Holiday cottages in Sant Joan les Fonts

What can I do in Sant Joan les Fonts and its holiday cottages?

Between the Bianya creek and the Fluvià river, to the south of an immense basalt cliff, we find Sant Joan les Fonts. A town located in the middle of Garrotxa, in the heart of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park which forms part of the Olot volcanic system.

The history of Sant Joan les Fonts and its surroundings

During the feudal period Sant Joan les Fonts, so called because of the large number of springs in the municipality, was part of the county of Besalú. The municipality was originally called Begudà and in the fifties it changed its name to Sant Joan les Fonts. The great demographic expansion of the town came during the 18th century, thanks to the first waves of migration that arrived in Catalonia.

What to do during your stay at a tourist accommodation in Sant Joan les Fonts

Get to know its architectural heritage

If you spend a few days in Sant Joan les Fonts, you cannot miss the following essentials: First, the monastery of Sant Joan . The Romanesque church, which is the only surviving part of the convent, has been declared a Monument of National Interest. On the old Roman road of Ànnia and built with volcanic stone, you will find the medieval bridge. Along the river you will also find the Juvinyà fortress , one of the oldest Romanesque buildings in Catalonia. It is also worth getting close to the Canadell tower , which was a strategic point of control and surveillance during the Carline wars, as it dominates the entire plain of the region, from Besalú to Castellar de la Muntanya.

Hiking in Sant Joan les Fonts

Sant Joan les Fonts is located in the heart of the Garrotxa volcanic area. A privileged location with great landscapes to explore on foot. One of the most popular routes is the Tres Colades route, which will allow you to get to know the most important basalt cliffs in the area. It is also worth going as far as Begudà and visiting its church.