Holiday cottages in Darnius

What can I do in Darnius and its holiday cottages?

If you like water sports, you must go to Darnius. A small town known for the Boadella reservoir and for an important natural heritage, such as the Arnera, Muga and Ricardell river valleys and the Salines-Bassegoda mountain bike route that passes through the area.

The story of Darnius and its surroundings

Darnius appears mentioned for the first time in 983, under the Latin toponym of Darnicibus, belonging to the county of Besalú. Although in the term we find signs of Neolithic settlements, such as the dolmen of Mas Puig de Cabaneres or the menhir of Pedra Dreta . Taking advantage of the amount of oak groves in the area, an important cork industry developed in Darnius from the 19th century, which lasted well into the 20th century. In 1954, the Boadella marsh was built which, although it was originally supposed to be located in Boadella, technical reasons made it necessary to change its location, which finally happened in Darnius.

What to do during your stay at a tourist accommodation in Darnius

Enjoy its architectural and cultural heritage

Darnius has a few unmissable places: The parish church of Santa Maria, from the 13th century and the remains of the walls that are preserved near the temple, the hermitage of Sant Esteve del Llop, located about three kilometers away, or the castle of Mont-roig, at the top of the mountain of the same name. You can't miss the dolmen of Mas Puig de Caneres, the Pedra Dreta menhir and the monumental banana tree of Massot.

Practicing water sports in the Boadella swamp

The Boadella reservoir is home to a yacht club and various facilities for practicing sports such as wakeboarding, canoeing or water skiing, but you can also sail there by boat or canoe or simply enjoy the panorama and take good pictures there. If you are a fan of mountain biking, the Salines-Bassegoda route starts in Darnius, specifically in the marsh.