Vilanova de Bellpuig: Culture, Landscape and Events

The parish church of Sant Pere Apòstol is a noteworthy site in Vilanova de Bellpuig. The Gothic altarpiece Mare de Déu del Lliri dates from the 15th century. The Arcada gòtica de l'església de Sant Pere Apòstol is a Gothic religious heritage site in Vilanova de Bellpuig.

Culture and History

The historic town hall building, Antic edifici de l'Ajuntament, dates from the 17th century. At Ca l'Apotecari, a window in the right-hand part of the building bears the year 1792; the adjoining section of the building indicates an earlier construction chronology. The façade of Cal Palau in Vilanova de Bellpuig is considered one of the earliest examples of monumental civil architecture in Pla d'Urgell after the Guerra del Francès.

Landscape and Water

On the bank of the third irrigation channel of the Canal d'Urgell in the municipality of Vilanova de Bellpuig stands the Plàtan de les 7 branques. The tree is a hundred years old; its trunk circumference at the base is 7.5 metres, and it is 35 metres tall. The Alzina dels Fondets is a tree approximately 300 years old on the Camí de Les Pletes in Vilanova de Bellpuig. The Secans de Belianes-Preixana nature reserve is designated as a ZEPA, meaning a special protection area for birds, and extends partly across Vilanova de Bellpuig. The Tercera Sèquia Principal of the Canal d'Urgell is designated in Vilanova de Bellpuig as a resource for culture, nature and water. The Secans de Belianes-Preixana area is flat and predominantly agricultural; a dense network of roads and paths is accessible by every type of vehicle.

Events and Routes

You can mark your calendar for the Fira Cominart on the fourth Sunday in May; the fair offers products from the commercial, industrial and craft sectors. The Cursa de la Guineu takes place in June and is organised by Club Atletisme la Guineu. The Triatló takes place in August and is organised by Club Ciclista Guineus. The published route of the XVI CatiGat Bici-Tour Pla d'Urgell passes through Vilanova de Bellpuig. If a route by the water is the focus, the route from El Palau d'Anglesola to Vilanova de Bellpuig runs along the Canal d'Urgell. The final section of the Gravel centre: Pla d'Urgell route connects the route with Vilanova de Bellpuig and Golmés.

Crafts and Agriculture

Vilanova de Bellpuig has traditional wood-fired bread ovens. Vilanova de Bellpuig is home to one of the leading organic farming producers.

For a stay in Vilanova de Bellpuig, a holiday apartment may serve as a personal accommodation option, without implying any particular facilities, availability, location or accessibility; the travellers' individual plans, requirements and expectations for their stay in Vilanova de Bellpuig remain decisive.

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