Holiday cottages in Torroella de Montgrí

What can I do in Torroella de Montgrí and its holiday cottages?

Do you want to enjoy an extensive natural territory, unique marine reserves in Catalonia or fishing villages? Torroella de Montgrí, located at the foot of the Montgrí massif, in the middle of Baix Empordà, offers you a wide range of activities: natural, cultural and sporting.

The history of Torroella de Montgrí and its surroundings

The first human signs in Torroella can be found in the Paleolithic, as shown by the archaeological remains of the Caves of the Duke of Torroella and Ullà . There are also remains that demonstrate occupation of the territory during the Neolithic, Iberian and Roman times. The name of the town appears documented at the end of the 9th century. During the Middle Ages, the town saw the construction of the wall and its most iconic buildings, such as Montgrí Castle and the Sant Genís Church . It will not be until the 18th century, with the control of piracy, that towns such as Estartit grow, very important for trade in the area. The economic expansion of the municipality, already in the 19th century, will force the demolition of the walls and lay the foundations of the current Torroella, based on irrigated agriculture, livestock and a growing commercial and tourist sector.

What to do during your stay at a tourist accommodation in Torroella de Montgrí

Visit its architectural heritage

If you spend a few days in Torroella de Montgrí, you cannot fail to visit its old town, which is worth seeing, and stop at some of the unique buildings in the municipality, such as the palace of the count of Torroella, called the Mirador ( 9th-14th centuries), today rehabilitated as a luxury hotel, or the Mediterranean Museum , in Can Quintana, and the Vila Casas Foundation , in Palau Solterra. You should also visit the castle of Montgrí, built at the end of the 13th century, or the hermitage of Santa Caterina, from the end of the 14th. If you prefer the sea, towards L'Estartit there is a lack of people. You will find a perfect fishing village to enjoy the local gastronomy or visit, for example, one of the houses that reflect the fortunes made by some of its inhabitants, such as the Casa dels Americanos, built in 1875 by two brothers who had made their fortunes in 'other side of the Atlantic.

Stroll through the town and its surroundings

If you want to enjoy water activities, in L'Estartit you can swim on wonderful beaches. You can also choose to get closer to the Medes Islands, a completely privileged natural area, and practice diving sports. If you prefer to touch the ground, you can go on excursions to fully explore the wealth of the Massís del Montgrí, or discover the Gola, in the Baix Ter, by taking a leisurely walk or cycling.