Holiday cottages in Campelles

What can I do in Campelles and its holiday cottages?

A tourist enclave of the first order. This is Campelles, a municipality in Ripollès, located near Ribes de Freser, surrounded by large mountains and the wild greenery of the Pyrenees.

The history of Campelles and its surroundings

Its history goes back to ancient times, with evidence of human settlements dating back to prehistory, as evidenced by the archaeological remains found in the area. During the medieval period, Campelles was a dependent manor of the County of Besalú. In those days, the town was made up of small agricultural holdings and some scattered houses around a parish church. In the 13th century, Campelles experienced a period of growth and economic development, thanks to the expansion of cattle breeding and the production of dairy products. During this time, several farmhouses and stately homes were built that are still preserved today.

What to do during your stay at a tourist accommodation in Campelles?

Get to know its architectural heritage

Are you spending a few days in the town of Campelles? Note the following essentials: The church of Sant Martí de Campelles , of medieval origin and located in the center of the town. The highlight is the midday wall lock, which retains part of the original Romanesque construction from 1035. Also worth a visit is the Montagut Baths, a large U-shaped construction for baths that mixes modernism with historicism and noucentism. Above the spa, at 1,200 meters above sea level, you will find the chapel of Sant Bartomeu de Baell , built between the 17th and 19th centuries.

Routes on foot and with BTT through Campelles

If what you want is to walk or cycle for a long time, Campelles offers numerous routes and excursions on foot or by mountain bike. The most competitive have their chance during the month of May, when the town hosts the Batega al Bac mountain race competition.