Santa Pau, Medieval municipality in Garrotxa, Spain
Santa Pau features curved stone arcades surrounding its main square, with narrow cobblestone streets leading to a 13th-century baronial castle.
The village gained prominence in the 13th century when Baron Hugo de Santa Pau established a fortified settlement around the castle during the Reconquista period.
The annual Bean Fair celebrates the protected geographical indication status of Santa Pau white beans, drawing farmers and culinary experts from across Catalonia.
The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park information center provides maps and guides for exploring over 40 volcanic cones surrounding the municipality.
Santa Pau's location within an extinct volcanic field allows farmers to cultivate beans in mineral-rich soil formed by ancient lava flows.
Location: Garrotxa
Capital city: Santa Pau
Elevation above the sea: 496 m
Shares border with: Sant Jaume de Llierca, Sant Ferriol, Mieres, Sant Aniol de Finestres, Sant Feliu de Pallerols, Les Preses, Olot, Sant Joan les Fonts
Website: http://santapau.cat
GPS coordinates: 42.14583,2.57222
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:39
In rural Catalonia, medieval villages, monasteries and natural areas stand preserved. The region features Roman villas, Gothic churches, castle ruins and waterfalls. These locations spread from mountains to Mediterranean coast.
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 kmReviews
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