Holiday cottages in Garrigoles

What can I do in Garrigoles and its holiday cottages?

Garrigoles, a municipality of two small towns, between Baix and Alt Empordà, grown up around its two Romanesque churches, where tranquility and nature await you.

The history of Garrigoles and its surroundings

We find the towns of Olives and Garrigoles already mentioned in medieval times, in 1210, when reference is made to their passage from the county of Empúries, to the monastery of Santa Maria d'Amer. They are also mentioned in 1399, as belonging to the Barony of Verges, and in modern times, in 1698, as part of the royal mayorship of Verges.

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

Get to know its historical heritage

If you're staying in a holiday cottage in Garrigoles, it's worth getting closer to Les Olives and don't forget to visit its Romanesque church of Sant Vicenç and the 18th-century farmhouse of Can Ros . Also, if you like contemporary art, you have the Rodríguez Amat foundation gallery . In addition, in Garrigoles you will find the church of Sant Sadurní , a 12th century building with a single nave and semicircular apse.

Carry out hiking routes in the surroundings

You can take a pleasant walk around the town, leaving from Les Olives along the Ventalló road, enjoying the circular route towards the town of Garrigoles, while crossing a wooded area of pines and oaks, to return to Les Olives along the side of the road that connects the two towns.

Visit the ruins of Empúries and the surroundings of Garrigoles

Finally, you cannot fail to visit the Greco-Roman archaeological site of Empúries, which is only eighteen kilometers from Garrigoles. If you are more into walking, you can visit the Montgrí Natural Park , the Medes Islands and the Baix Ter. And don't forget to go to the beaches of the Costa Brava: those of l'Escala and those of l'Estartit.