Day trip to Rupit and Besalú

Besalú and Rupit are two notable medieval towns in Catalonia, offering a chance to explore their historic bridges and cobbled streets.

Description

The tour starts in the morning, beginning with a 1.5-hour journey to Rupit. Upon arrival, you'll have free time to explore the area at your own pace, including its cobbled streets and typical stone houses from the medieval period.

After visiting Rupit, the tour proceeds to the Santuario de la Mare de Déu del Far, located more than 1,000 metres above, where you can see the chapel and enjoy views of Gerona and the surrounding countryside.

Next, the tour takes you to Besalú, approximately 50 minutes from the sanctuary. The town is recognized for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including a notable 10th-century fortress. Important sites include the medieval bridge, the Jewish Mikveh, the church of San Pedro de Besalú, and the old Pilgrim's hospital. A traditional lunch is provided before returning to the starting points.

Meeting points

Pick-up will occur between 8:15 and 8:30 am at the following locations:

Calella

8:15 am at one of the following:

Calella Tourism Office (Carrer de Sant Jaume, 231)Toyca bus stop (Carrer de Tramuntana, 13)Bus stop N II Maxi Maresme (Carrer de Sant Jaume, 403)

Pineda de Mar

8:20 am at one of the following:

In front of the train station (RENFE)At the Taurus HotelAt the fuel station

Malgrat de Mar

8:30 am at one of the following:

Bus stop Av. Barcelona - (Av. Verge de Montserrat 1, behind Hotel Sorra Daurada)At the corner of Hotel Reymar Playa with Hotel Monteplaya (Pg. Marítim - Ausiàs March)

Santa Susanna

8:30 am at these points:

Hotel Indalo Park next to the promenade (Avinguda del Mar, 19).Tourism Office in front of the Renfe train station (Avinguda del Mar, s/n), offering daily pick-ups except Tuesdays.Hotel Santa Susana Resort (Crta, N-II, Km. 673).