Discover Mont-ras: Coastal Landscape and History

Mont-ras appeals to visitors who want to shape their stay around nature, history, walks and regional cuisine. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Mont-ras will find a variety of ways to enjoy a diverse holiday in the town and its surroundings: historic buildings, signposted trails, viewpoints, natural landscapes and gastronomic events. Depending on your travel plans, you can focus on peaceful discoveries, longer walks, coastal experiences or culinary events.

History in the Church, Tower and Mina Pepito

A prominent historical landmark is the present-day parish church of Sant Esteve. It was built in 1599 over an older church. Mont-ras’s history also includes the Torre Simona, a rectangular defensive tower made of carefully hewn granite blocks, dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. On Ruta 9, the trail leads to Mina Pepito. There, you can discover the history of mining and the extraction methods used at the beginning of the 20th century. This creates a cultural focus that can be easily combined with walks and impressions of the landscape, without limiting your stay to a single theme.

Walking Trails with Different Time Profiles

Several municipal walking trails with clear time indications are available for planning active days. The Pujada al Mirador passant per la Pedrera “Morena” takes 45 minutes. The municipal walking trail to the Mirador de Roques d’Ase takes one hour. The Anem “Al Crit” trail is listed as taking 1 hour and 45 minutes; at the same time, access to the beach is difficult. These differences help you compare shorter and longer outings. Ruta 9 through Mont-ras is signposted with information boards as well as PR and SL trail markings. This offers different ways to explore: a short walk, a longer route or a trail with a historical connection.

Views, Nature and Cala del Crit

The Roques d’Ase area and its viewpoint are located in the area of natural interest EIN “Castell-Cap Roig”. The Mirador de Roques d’Ase is situated on Puig Roques d’Ase at an altitude of 123 metres. The Pedrera Morena also offers a distinctive landscape feature: it contains a large natural pond in which animals such as ducks and fish have already been introduced. Cala del Crit lies in an area of high natural and scenic interest. It is approximately 150 metres long and consists mainly of pebbles and coarse sand. Old fishermen’s huts have also been preserved at Cala del Crit. Those who value nature observation, views and different coastal landscapes when choosing a holiday apartment will find several specific themes in Mont-ras to shape their days around.

Gastronomic Events Throughout the Year

Mont-ras hosts various gastronomic events and other activities throughout the year. These include gastronomic days dedicated to eating snails and snail dishes. In the second half of July, the restaurants in Mont-ras offer a gastronomic presentation and tasting. These events complement the trails and historic sites with a culinary perspective on your stay. This may be particularly interesting if you want accommodation to serve not only as a place to spend the night, but also as a starting point for individually planned days combining landscapes, culture and regional food.

Further Places for Planning Your Trip

For further travel planning, Regencós, Fontcoberta, Santa Coloma De Farnés, Sant Julià del Llor, Viladamat, Bellcaire D'empordà, Can Jordi and La Vall De Bianya may also be of interest.

For the overarching travel overview: Girona.