Santa Pau, Medieval municipality in Garrotxa, Spain
Description
Santa Pau is a medieval municipality in Catalonia, defined by a main square framed by curved stone arcades. Narrow cobblestone streets lead from this center to a 13th-century castle, which forms the oldest structure in the settlement.
History
The municipality began in the 13th century when Baron Hugo de Santa Pau built a fortified settlement around the castle. This founding coincided with the Reconquista, a period of territorial reorganization in the region.
Culture
The annual Bean Fair celebrates the protected status of Santa Pau white beans and draws farmers and cooks from across the region. Local cooking revolves around these legumes, which play a starring role in many traditional dishes.
Practical
The municipality lies within the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, where a visitor center offers maps and guides. The hilly terrain with numerous walking trails makes comfortable shoes and time for exploration essential.
Did you know?
The soil here formed from ancient lava flows, giving local white beans a special mineral richness. This volcanic origin allows farmers to grow crops in exceptionally nutrient-rich ground.
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In rural Catalonia, medieval villages, monasteries and natural areas survive from earlier centuries. The region contains Roman villas, Gothic churches, castle ruins and waterfalls. These locations span from mountains to Mediterranean shores. The collection shows different sides of this landscape....
Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park
2.7 km
Santa Margarida Volcano
2.6 km
Croscat
3.1 km
Castell de Santa Pau
134 m
Ermita de Santa Margarida de Sacot
2.6 km
Sant Iscle de Colltort
4.6 km
Església parroquial de Santa Pau
178 m
Faberllull Olot
7.2 km
Sant Miquel Sacot
3.4 km
Castell de Colltort
3.6 km
Sant Julià del Mont
3.2 km
Rocanegra volcano
1.5 km
Volcà de Pujalós
4.2 km
Mas Ventós
6.9 km
Mare de Déu dels Arcs
1.2 km
Puigsallança
3.5 km
Pedra del Diable
2.2 km
Can Tià vulcano
3.4 km
Church La Trinitat de Batet, Olot
4.8 km
Sant Vicenç del Sallent
3.6 km
Santa Maria de Batet church
6 km
Church of Sant Cristòfol les Fonts
6.5 km
Sant Martí Vell de Santa Pau
1.1 km
Can Jordà
5.1 km
Plaça porticada de Santa Pau
185 m
House in plaça de Baix, 11
256 m
Vila Vella de Santa Pau
115 m
Font de la Salut
7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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