С Rupit and Besalu: the legends of medieval Spain-Catalonia

Organizational Details

Prices for excursions to Rupit and Besalu depend on the chosen trip option.

The trip to Rupit and Besalu from Barcelona begins with a picturesque road. We will go to the nature reserve Garrotxa, where scores of volcanoes can be seen. It is they that created the unique landscape of the territory – forest grows on the on the hardened lava, small towns hide in fantastic valleys, here and there are streams, thermal springs and wonderful rocks.

The town of Besalu is like as living postcard. Among green hills there is a castle of the 10th century, a stone bridge built almost 1000 years ago, most beautiful Roman churches and ancient houses forming narrow streets and spacious squares. Each attraction of the town is unique, but even more impressive is their number on such a small area.

During the second part of the trip we will go to Rupit. It is mentioned as the town of witches in the legends, and even in the modern form it leaves a memorable impression of an old fairy tale. Built in the gorge 800 meters above sea level, it used to be a strong military fortification – the fortress, castle, stone bridges ideally fit into the mountain landscape formed by the volcanic lava.

Places of interest in Rupit are not only architecture, but a special way of life. One can try traditional dishes of Catalonia cuisine cooked from local natural products, buy tastiest cheeses and dried meat, and learn about table customs. At the end of the trip to Rupit, an unusual surprise is there for you.

La Garrotxa
A national nature reserve is a huge territory with a fantastic volcanic landscape and ancient towns.

Rupit
The medieval town in a mountainous area is shrouded in secrets and legends, which creates a special atmosphere here.

Besalu
Every house, street and bridge of the town can be included in the sightseeing list that is why the entire Besalu is declared a national monument of Spain.

Гора Монжуик
Ботанические сады, памятники архитектуры и спортивные объекты соседствуют на этой уникальной горе, а панорамные виды Барселоны дополняют набор впечатлений.