Holiday cottages in Sant Martí Vell

What can I do in Sant Martí Vell and its holiday cottages?

North of Gavarres, near a small valley, we find the municipality of Sant Martí Vell. A small rural town crossed by the Rissec river and the Sant Martí stream, ideal for enjoying a few days of disconnection and nature.

The history of Sant Martí Vell and its surroundings

In the 10th century, during the time of the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula, Sant Martí Vell was founded as a fortified population center. The town grew up around a Romanesque church dedicated to Sant Martí de Tours, which dates from the 11th century and is still preserved today as one of the town's main historical monuments. During the Middle Ages, Sant Martí Vell was an important agricultural and commercial center in the region, with an economy based on agriculture, livestock and artisanal production. The presence of the church and a fortified castle indicates the strategic importance of the town in those times.

What to do during your stay at a Sant Martí Vell tourist accommodation?

Get to know its architectural heritage

If you spend a few days in Sant Martí Vell, you cannot miss the following must-sees: At the entrance, the church, a Romanesque temple restored in the 16th century. It contains late Gothic elements and a Renaissance-style frontispiece. The center of the village is formed around the church, with cobbled streets and a medieval air. A fantastic town for those looking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city. Incidentally, the sanctuary of Mare de Déu dels Àngels , one of the most visited and best-known centers of worship in the Girona regions, depends on the church.

Hiking through Sant Martí Vell

If what you want is to go on a good excursion, climb up to the Sanctuary of the Angels ! It is located at the top of Puig Alt, 484 meters high. It is a center of worship built in the 15th century on the basis of an old chapel. From the top you will have spectacular views of the region and the Pyrenees. If you want quieter routes, there are many paths for walking from the center of the town that go to neighboring towns such as Madremanya, Monells and La Bisbal d'Empordà.