Discover Casavells: Culture, History and Routes

Casavells combines cultural and historical discoveries with varied routes through river landscapes, orchards, and fields. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in a place with specific historical points of interest and various options for active days, Casavells offers several starting points for planning your trip.

Cultural history between church, wall, and necropolis

An important cultural landmark is Sant Genís de Casavells. The single-nave Romanesque church has a semicircular apse and dates from the 12th or 13th century. Sant Genís de Casavells is also listed by the Ministry of Culture of the Generalitat de Catalunya as an inventoried cultural asset. The fortification wall of Casavells is classified as a medieval BCIN. Thus, sacred architecture and the medieval history of the town come together in Casavells.

The necropolis is also one of the town’s defining historical features. Archaeological work in November 2023 and 2024 made it possible to document five historic cemeteries in Casavells. Forty-four graves were identified in the necropolis. A late-medieval double grave is attributed to the “Lovers of Casavells.” This provides a particularly vivid way to access the past: the town’s cultural profile is shaped not only by individual buildings, but also by archaeological finds and stories passed down through generations.

Festivals and shared experiences

The Festa Major of Casavells and Matajudaica includes, among other things, a communal dinner and a concert in Casavells on Friday. If you would like to include local traditions and community events in your trip, this festival offers a distinct experience. Since the aforementioned events are tied to the Festa Major, you should plan your trip around the relevant event period.

Another way to experience Casavells actively is the Marxa Popular de Casavells. It is intended for walking and running and is primarily about enjoying the experience together. This gives you a different idea for a day than a purely cultural and historical tour: you can focus on exercise and travelling together, without getting to know the town solely through its historical heritage.

Routes for different preferences

The routes from Casavells run along rivers, over the volcanic Puig Rodó, and through orchards and fields. These different landscape elements give active days their own distinct character. The local route list also includes a 72 km cycling route from Casavells via Santa Pellaia, Sant Andreu de Salou, and els Àngels back to Casavells, with an elevation gain of 1,050 m. Those planning a longer bike tour with several named stages will find a specific route here.

As a contrast, the 34 km flat route “Casavells- Arrossars i cap a casa” is also listed. The difference between the longer route with an elevation gain of 1,050 m and the flat 34 km route helps you determine the type of activity you want as early as when planning your trip. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether cultural discoveries, walking together, or extended cycling tours should be the focus.

Guidance for choosing your accommodation

To reach Casavells, take the C-252 country road from La Bisbal d’Empordà to Figueres and Portbou. Casavells is 1.8 km from the beginning of this road, on the country road from Girona to Palamós. This information supports general travel planning; you should incorporate the specific destinations of your excursions into your daily itinerary independently of this.

Casavells is therefore suitable as a destination for a range of interests: you can focus on Romanesque architecture and medieval history, explore the archaeological heritage, take a festival programme into account, or experience the landscape on a walking or cycling route. A holiday apartment in Casavells is particularly well suited to your search if you would like to combine these different travel ideas independently.

For the general travel overview: Corçà.