Discover Sant Quirze de Besora

Culture and History

The Pont de Sant Quirze de Besora is a medieval structure that crosses the Ter. The bridge was first documented in 1516; its exact construction date is unknown.

The remains of an ancient Iberian settlement and some medieval remains have been preserved on the Pla dels Ocells. Its layout can still largely be made out on a hill overlooking the Ter.

The Roure de la Coromina is a monumental oak tree in the municipality of Sant Quirze de Besora. The Generalitat de Catalunya has declared it a monumental tree. The oak stands along the path connecting Sant Quirze de Besora with the Parc del Castell de Montesquiu.

The Ermita de Montserrat is a small chapel associated with the Can Guixà textile factory and located behind a bamboo grove. The Ermita de Lourdes is also a small chapel; it is associated with the Can Trinxet or Can Tomàs textile factory. It also replicates the Chapel of Lourdes in France.

Local Traditions

Destil·leries Bosch was founded in 1892. It is known for its herbal liqueur and its Ratafia Bosch.

Nature

The protected Parc del Castell de Montesquiu includes parts of the municipality of Sant Quirze de Besora. It is characterised by dense, diverse forests and fertile pastures.

From the viewpoint on the banks of the Ter in Sant Quirze de Besora, a micro-landscape can be seen. Historical and industrial elements shape this micro-landscape.

Trails and Activities

There are several hiking trails in and around Sant Quirze de Besora. They pass through varied landscapes and dense forests and lead to viewpoints.

The Ruta de les Fonts is an urban route that allows visitors to discover the fountains of Sant Quirze de Besora and their surroundings.

The digital Gymkana about Ermessenda de Carcassona is an interactive family activity with puzzles and clues. The puzzles and clues lead through the entire municipality.

The section of the GR 3 from Vidrà to els Munts passes through Sant Quirze de Besora. There, the trail crosses the Ter via the bridge.

There is a riverside promenade along the Ter in the Parc Municipal, offering views of the river.

Anyone wishing to stay overnight in Sant Quirze de Besora may consider a holiday rental as a personal accommodation option; the specific choice remains dependent on their own preferences and individual planning of the stay, without implying any particular type of travel, a fixed daily schedule or a specific length of stay.

Other Places

You can access other places via the following direct links: Tona, Sant Agustí De Lluçanès, Sant Cugat Del Vallès, Mas Carbó, Òdena, Santa Eugènia De Berga, Cardedeu and Sant Pol De Mar.

Geographical Location

Sant Quirze de Besora is located on the Barcelona–Puigcerdà railway line of the Renfe railway network.

For the higher-level travel overview: Barcelona.