Porqueres

How to arrive

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.

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The Congost and the mountain dels Sants… (a 10.3 km)

Camino de Santiago: Sarrià de Ter,… (a 10.5 km)
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Route through the republican airfield… (a 12.1 km)
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What to do

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Events

Sant Mateu Festival in Sant Jaume de Llierca

20/09/2025

Sant Jaume de Llierca kicks off the Sant Mateu Festival, during which the town welcomes friends and family eager to enjoy traditional and popular activities. The events will begin in the Plaza Mayor with…

Autumn Festival in Sant Gregori

21/09/2025 ...

The Sant Gregori Autumn Festival is held in the municipality's churches and hermitages on a rotating basis between September and October. It's a festival dedicated to chamber and orchestral music that…

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Experiences

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)

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,…

Banyoles (a 2.3 Km)

Weather forecast

18-09-2025

Morning

Evening

Max 32º

Min 14º

19-09-2025

Morning

Evening

Max 30º

Min 14º

Source: Dades Obertes de la Generalitat de Catalunya

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