Discover Porqueres: Nature, Lake and Culture

Les Estunes is a woodland area situated on travertine deposits. Large fissures are part of this terrain. There are also caves and passageways. These geological formations lie within the woodland area designated as a geosite. Les Estunes is designated as a geosite. The area is also included in the PEIM. According to the information provided there, visitors can follow two forest paths in Les Estunes. Pujarnol is also located in the municipality. Pujarnol.

Nature and Water

The municipality of Porqueres encompasses a large part of the basin of Estany de Banyoles. Several smaller ponds also belong to the municipality. In addition to its large share of the lake basin, the municipality therefore also includes several smaller ponds. Platja d’Espolla is an intermittent lake. This body of water lies within the Banyoles groundwater system. Depending on the season, the lake may be full or empty. Triops cancriformes is the best-known aquatic species at Platja d’Espolla. This species is protected in Catalonia.

Depending on the season, Platja d’Espolla appears as a water-filled or dry body of water; both conditions are part of this intermittent lake. Its connection to the Banyoles groundwater system remains regardless of the water level.

Culture and History

The Dolmen de Porqueres is the only dolmen currently known in the municipality of Porqueres. The original burial mound of the Dolmen de Porqueres is still visible.

Bosc de Can Ginebreda covers 40,000 square metres. It features more than 100 erotic sculptures. The sculptures were created by the artist Xicu Cabanyes. Self-guided visits are available at Bosc de Can Ginebreda. Guided visits are also available. Workshops are also offered at Bosc de Can Ginebreda.

The restoration of the old Baixador de Mata and the reconstruction of a passenger carriage recall the railway connection with Girona. This railway connection operated from 1926 to 1956.

Estudi Taller Carles Fontserè includes areas for painting and archives. A library and a desk are also part of Estudi Taller Carles Fontserè. Estudi Taller Carles Fontserè also contains personal belongings, photographs and works.

Activities by the Lake

Walks are possible in the area around L’Estany. Observation, fishing and running are also among the activities available there.

The Volta a l’Estany de Banyoles is a route approximately 6.5 kilometres long. It starts at Centre BTT Porqueres. Most of its course follows the cycle path around the lake.

Market

Vegetables and fruit are sold at Porqueres’ weekly market. Artisanally produced sausages are also part of the market’s offering. Cheese is also sold there.

The weekly market therefore includes both vegetables and fruit as well as artisanally produced sausages and cheese.

For a stay in Porqueres, a holiday apartment may serve as a possible accommodation option if the town is chosen as the destination and the travel plans are arranged around the traveller’s own stay.

For the higher-level travel overview: Girona.

More Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Llagostera, Flaçà, Figueres, Anglès, Riumors, Molló, Navata.