San Felíu De Boada: Medieval Paths and Festivals

The medieval route from Palau-sator to Pals follows the GI-651, then heads south and passes through Sant Feliu de Boada. As a hiking route, this medieval route runs through the Parc Natural del Montgrí, les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter. Another route through the municipality of Palau-Sator follows the heritage information boards in Palau-Sator, Fontclara, Sant Feliu de Boada, and Sant Julià de Boada. The 11.2-kilometre route is described as a moderately difficult circular hike. The route description thus combines a fixed distance and a clearly stated difficulty level with a course through several villages and the nature park. The heritage information boards, on the other hand, provide access to four named stops within the municipality of Palau-Sator.

Another village page: Fontclara.

Culture

The Església de Sant Feliu de Boada is not adapted for people with reduced mobility. A particular detail of the village is the Llinda del burro, featuring an unusually humorous inscription and an engraved depiction of a donkey. Special time restrictions also apply when visiting the church: there are no regular opening hours for the public, and access is only possible during Mass. The Mass times must be requested in advance. Thus, both the building's accessibility and the time-limited access are separate pieces of information at the church.

The castle Castell de Pals is located near Sant Feliu de Boada. The Museu del Suro and the Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - Ullastret are also located nearby. The archaeological site of Ullastret is likewise situated near Sant Feliu de Boada. The destinations mentioned therefore include a castle, two museums, and an archaeological site. Their names refer to different cultural and historical points of interest in the area surrounding Sant Feliu de Boada.

Festivals

The Festa Major de Sant Feliu de Boada includes a Mass and an aperitif accompanied by musical performances. The festival programme includes children's entertainment, a Sardana performance, and a festive dance. The Festa Major always takes place on the last Sunday in July. The programme thus combines the religious part of the festival with musical performances, Sardana, and a festive dance, as well as the children's entertainment mentioned above. The fixed date places this event on the last Sunday in July.

Landscape

The summit of Quermany Petit is located near Sant Feliu de Boada. The beaches Platja de Sa Riera, Cala Moreta, and Platja de la Fonollera are also located in the surrounding area. In addition to the summit, the area described therefore includes three beaches identified by name. The landscape information thus mentions both an elevated terrain feature and coastal destinations.

Questions for your visit

How long and challenging is the medieval route? The route is 11.2 kilometres long, moderately difficult, and designed as a circular hike.

When is the Església de Sant Feliu de Boada accessible? There are no regular opening hours for the public. The church is accessible only during Mass; the times must be requested in advance.

When does the Festa Major take place? The Festa Major de Sant Feliu de Boada always takes place on the last Sunday in July.

To the overarching travel overview: Palau-Sator.