Holiday cottages in the Alpens

What can you do in Alpens and its Holiday cottages?

Alpens stands out for being at a height of 855 meters and surrounded by mountains. Walking through its streets you can see details of forging in many of its buildings made by master blacksmith Joan Prat. There are also outdoor sculptures around the town such as the Manelic sculpture or the blood donor sculpture.

The gastronomy of Alpens stands out for its quality. Walking through its streets you will see restaurants specializing in tapas and hot sandwiches as well as places serving traditional mountain cuisine. We recommend you try the pork feet in the casserole or the duck with pears.

Visit their churches

Alpens stands out for having churches of great architectural value. One of the best known is the church of Santa Maria d'Alpens. It has a baroque-neoclassical style and was modified in 1708. On the other hand, during the first Carline war it suffered a fire. Another very important building is the church of Sant Pere de Serrallonga. It dates from the 9th century and its plan is square. Although it was built in the 9th century, it has also been renovated. Its baroque images of Saint Peter and Saint Mary stand out.

Plan an excursion around the area

The natural surroundings of Alpens offer you the possibility of many outdoor activities. On the one hand, throughout the municipality you will find marked trails that cross forests where you can see many aromatic and healing plants such as thyme, lavender, etc. On the other hand, you can visit some of the springs in the Alps. The best known is the Font de la Llena, where many villagers take the opportunity to fetch water.