The town of Sant Joan de les Abadesses returns to the Volta a Catalunya route 50 years after its last appearance in the cycling race, where it hosted a finish and a stage start. It was in 1973, in the 53rd edition of the race, when it hosted the end of sector B of the fourth stage, starting from Sant Antoni de Calonge. The victory went to the Italian Wladimiro Panizza, a double stage winner in the Giro d'Italia and one in the Tour de France.
- Comarca: Ripollès
- Habitants: 3.248 habitantes (2021, Idescat)
Discover a hidden treasure in the heart of Ripollès, where history and nature intertwine to create a unique and enriching experience.
From running or mountain biking through the Serra Cavallera, to magnificent road bike routes, to enjoying the most authentic gravel on natural mountain trails. The Iron and Coal Route, an old railway line, is ideal for family excursions.
If you want to experience our historical and heritage legacy, start your journey at the Abbey Palace, which offers a fascinating insight into the legend of Count Arnau and houses the Tourist Office. Right next door, continue to the first female monastery of Catalonia, a jewel of the Catalan Romanesque, founded in the ninth century by Guifré el Pelós and that houses pieces of medieval art of great value, in addition to its Gothic cloister.
Stroll through the "Old Bridge", the "Water Walk", the "Small Mill", the park of the Wall and the Vila Vella, a maze of parallel and perpendicular streets where you can see vestiges of the medieval wall that surrounded the town.
And you can not leave without tasting the local gastronomy: meats and sausages of proximity, and unique desserts such as coca de l'Abadessa. With this mix of culture, natural beauty and culinary delights, San Joan de les Abadesses is a destination not to be missed.
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