Holiday cottages in Vilopriu

What can I do in Vilopriu and its holiday cottages?

In the small town of Vilopriu, located in Baix Empordà, between the regions of Gironès and Alt Empordà, you can enjoy a quiet and rural getaway, visit its architectural heritage or take the opportunity to enjoy the Costa Brava. A village made up of the towns of Gaüses, Valldevià and Pins, where you can go cycling and enjoy pleasant walks on beautiful country roads, away from the hustle and bustle of big cities.

The history of Vilopriu and its surroundings

The origins of the municipality can be traced, thanks to the archaeological remains, to the Roman period, although the town is documented, as Villaprivo , from the year 1279. Vilopriu, during the Middle Ages, belonged first in the barony of Verges and later in the house of Rocabertí.

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

Get to know its architectural heritage

There is a lot to visit, starting with the castle-palace of Vilopriu , a large complex that is currently the seat of the town hall. If you like churches, you can't miss the church of Sant Pere, built during the 17th and 18th centuries, and the Romanesque church of Sant Mateu de Valldevià , a small temple of Romanesque origin consisting of a single nave and a semicircular apse. You will also find interesting the houses with Gothic and Renaissance elements in Gaüses i Pins, such as the house of Can Mundet, the Mas Baró, Can Ferrer Pagès or Can Muní.

Stroll around the village

If you are adventurous, you can rent kayaks in the village of Colomers, located very close by, and do a section of the Ter, if the weather is good, of course. If you are more into archaeological remains, the Empúries site is fifteen kilometers away, and if what you want is to have a good dive, the beaches of the Costa Brava await you. The closest ones are those of l'Escala and those of Sant Pere Pescador.