In the historic centre of Espira-de-l'Agly stands a religious monumental complex centred around the Romanesque Église Sainte-Marie, which is protected as a historic monument. Inside the church are two twin apses.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Espira-de-l'Agly can plan their trip around this destination.
Culture
The Pont Romain in Espira-de-l'Agly is a relic from the 12th century, built on an ancient ruin. The Pont Romain can be reached via the road along the Agly in the direction of Cases de Pène.
On 12 July 1886, the holy water font in the church of Espira-de-l'Agly was placed under protection as an immovable historic monument.
Activities
Espira-de-l'Agly has a public pump track for bicycles, skateboards, roller skates and scooters. The facility is intended for BMX bikes and dirt bikes, skateboards, roller skates and scooters.
The Tour de Montpins begins in Espira-de-l'Agly and is a very easy 3.8 km circular route. It leads through Mediterranean woodland and a fragrant, hilly pine grove. Several viewpoints along the Tour de Montpins offer views over the Roussillon plain.
Wine and regional produce
The area around Espira-de-l'Agly includes at least 21 independent wineries. Domaine Piquemal offers wine tastings in its own cellar and is a 48-hectare family-run estate on the slopes of the Agly Valley in Espira-de-l'Agly.
The Domaine Mas Crémat winery in Espira-de-l'Agly is located in the “Côtes du Roussillon Villages” wine-growing region in the Agly Valley. Its vineyards are farmed organically and lie around a building dating back approximately one hundred years, on a black schist terroir.
Les Jardins du Pilo offers fresh figs from mid-August to the end of October and welcomes visitors to the farm by appointment. Its products include fig jam, whole figs, orange figs, walnut figs, apricot jam and fig vinegar.
