Santa Maria del Collet

Santa Maria del Collet is a Romanesque church sitting on a hilltop in the Calonge plain with traditional architecture built from local stone and containing Gothic elements. The structure shows construction from different periods and was partly shaped by later renovations.

The church was first documented in 1238 and later developed into a Benedictine monastery based on older Roman settlements in the area. The site took its current form through the religious communities of the Middle Ages.

The building reflects medieval features left by the Benedictine and Cistercian communities that lived and worked here. It served as shelter and lodging for pilgrims traveling through the region.

The site sits on a hilltop and can be reached on foot but has limited parking nearby. Visitors should expect a natural unpaved approach and wear sturdy footwear for the terrain.

The site weathered pirate raids, disease outbreaks, and flooding yet maintained its role as a center of religious activity across the centuries. These hardships made it a symbol of persistence in the region.