Banyoles revolves around its lake: an Olympic venue in '92, today it's an oasis of tranquility with its own cultural agenda, nearby Romanesque villages, and a gastronomy blending mountain and garden produce.
Area highlights
- Banyoles LakeCatalonia's largest natural lake, an Olympic rowing venue surrounded by cypress trees.
- Rowing and Water SportsKayaking, paddle surfing and swimming in calm waters with a mountain backdrop.
- Romanesque Porqueres10th-century pre-Romanesque church beside the lake, a little-known architectural gem.
- Nearby Garrotxa GastronomyProximity to the Garrotxa region allows combining lake and volcanoes in a single trip.
Lake Banyoles is perfect at dawn, with no one around. Rent a rowing boat before 9am and you'll have the entire lake to yourself. Ca l'Arpa restaurant, by the lake, is a local gem.
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Hotel
Masia Can Pou
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Boutique hotel
Can Buch ECOHotel Boutique & SPA
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Casa Maui
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Hotel Rural La Sala de Camós
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Boutique hotel
Mas Falgarona
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Hotel Casa Marcial
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