Holiday apartment in Bellcaire D'empordà – Nature, cycling routes and history

Bellcaire d'Empordà between the plain and natural surroundings

The hill of Bellcaire rises amid the Empordà plain and offers exceptional panoramic views. The areas of the former Lake Bellcaire have been part of the protected Montgrí, Illes Medes and Baix Ter Natural Park since 2010. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Bellcaire D'empordà can therefore orient their holiday planning around two landscape settings: the elevated village and the former lake.

Around Estany and through the Empordà

From Bellcaire d'Empordà, you can walk or cycle a circular route around the entire Estany de Bellcaire. The route focuses on the lake as a whole and can be tackled on foot or by bicycle, depending on your preferred daily rhythm. The “El condado de Empúries” cycling route passes through Bellcaire d'Empordà and connects the village in the order of Torroella de Montgrí, Ullà and Verges.

Traces from Late Antiquity to the village centre

A cultural and historical focal point is Sant Joan de Bedenga. The history of the site dates back to the Late Antique, Visigothic period of the 6th century AD. At Sant Joan de Bedenga, the successive construction phases and architectural styles can be traced. Restoration work and excavations in the 1980s created a system that allows the oldest architectural remains preserved beneath the floor to be observed.

In the centre of Bellcaire d'Empordà, Ca la Pepeta is also known as Mas Quintana. The farmhouse dates from the 16th century and was incorporated into the village centre. The Molí de Bellcaire originally dates from the Middle Ages; however, the part visible today reflects architectural alterations commissioned by the Marquès de Ciutadilla in the 18th century. The building histories therefore range from medieval origins to the 18th century.

Ancient sites, museums and beaches in the surrounding area

Ruïnes d'Empúries is a museum and ancient site in the area around Bellcaire d'Empordà. Ullastret is an ancient site in the area around Bellcaire d'Empordà; the Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - Ullastret is a museum there. These places are suitable as different cultural points of reference for days when you want to combine ancient history with museum visits.

Platja dels Riells, Platja del Rec del Molí, Platja del Portitxol and Cala Mongó are beaches in the area around Bellcaire d'Empordà. If you would like to include beach days alongside culture and cycling, these four beaches can serve as a separate part of your travel planning.

Choose a holiday apartment in Bellcaire D'empordà based on your holiday theme

When searching for a holiday apartment in Bellcaire D'empordà, your preferred holiday rhythm is a useful starting point. Beaches and natural surroundings add further landscape experiences to this selection.

Further destinations for travel planning

Beuda, Vilamacolum, Setcases, Sant Feliu de Buixalleu, Sant Martí D'empúries, Espolla, Pont De Molins and Agullana

For the higher-level travel overview: Girona.