Porqueres

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Province: Girona | Shire: Pla de l'Estany | Inhabitants: 4.400 | Extension: 33,5 Km² | Altitude: 148 m

Porqueres is located on the western shore of Lake Banyoles, at an altitude of 182m.

Its parish church of Santa María is documented from 906, when it was under the possession of the monastery of San Juan de las Abadesas. Later it became part of the Sant Esteve de Banyoles monastery.

Porqueres suffered the consequences of the wars that took place at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th. In March 1795 -in the midst of the Great War-, the French attacked this region and ended up withdrawing due to the great resistance they encountered. On the other hand, during the French War, many inhabitants of Porqueres died in clashes with the enemy.

Nearby routes

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Ruta Salamina Soldiers (a 3.6 km)
A tour for golf players in Catalonia (a 10.3 km)
The Congost and the mountain dels Sants… (a 10.3 km)

Camino de Santiago: Sarrià de Ter,… (a 10.5 km)
Walking around the Volcano of la Banya… (a 11.7 km)
Roads of Monastery in Cervià de Ter… (a 11.7 km)
Route through the republican airfield… (a 12.1 km)
Ruta del Ter by Celrà, Bordils, Sant… (a 12.1 km)

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Women's Mountain Race in Sant Gregori

07/09/2025

The non-profit Sports Association and team CORRO X TU in collaboration with the Sant Gregori Town Hall organize a new edition of the Women's Mountain Race. The competitive aspect in this event is totally…

Medinyà Story Fair 2025

14/09/2025

A new edition of the Medinyà Story Fair is back! The Medinyà Story Fair (Sant Julià de Ramis) is a space dedicated to the world of stories and a meeting point for all those people…

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Staying in Banyoles has its rewards!

Staying in Banyoles has its rewards! Stay in Banyoles and enjoy a stay full of experiences, activities, cultural visits,…

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Banyoles Dolça (Sweet Banyoles)

Banyoles, known for its natural beauty and iconic lake, hides another treasure waiting to be discovered: the sweetness of…

Banyoles (a 2.3 Km)

Weather forecast

04-09-2025

Morning

Evening

Max 31º

Min 16º

05-09-2025

Morning

Evening

Max 28º

Min 15º

Source: Dades Obertes de la Generalitat de Catalunya

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