Lake Banyoles, Girona

Name: Lake Banyoles
Address: Paseo de la Draga, Girona, 17820, Spain
Telephone: +34 972 58 34 70

#5 among attractions in Girona

Lake, Body of water, Park

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Facts and practical information

Lake of Banyoles is a natural lake located in the comarca "Pla de l'Estany", Province of Girona, in northeastern Catalonia, Spain. It is named after the nearby town of Banyoles, to which it belongs entirely. On the western shore it borders with the town of Porqueres. The lake is approximately 2,100 m by 750 m with an average depth of 15 m that in several points gets down to 46.4 metres. It is located in a natural tectonic depression. ()

Local name: Lago de Bañolas Area: 0.39 mi²Length: 6890 ftWidth: 2461 ftMaximum depth: 205 ftElevation: 564 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°7'34"N, 2°45'19"E

Address

Paseo de la DragaGirona 17820 Spain

Contact

+34 972 58 34 70

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Day trips

Lake Banyoles – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sant Pere, Sant Esteve, Puigsou, Puig Sesarques.

5.8 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery, Romanesque architecture
Sant Pere, Besalú
147 min walk • Sant Pere de Besalú is a Benedictine monastery in Besalú, Garrotxa, Catalonia, Spain. The building was renovated in 1160.
0.8 miSE
Church, Monastery, Baroque architecture
Sant Esteve, Banyoles
22 min walk • Sant Esteve de Banyoles is a Benedictine monastery in Banyoles, Pla de l'Estany, Catalonia, Spain. It was declared as a Bé Cultural d'Interès Nacional landmark in 1973. The monastery was founded before 812.
5.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Puigsou
131 min walk • Puigsou is a mountain in Catalonia, Spain. At an elevation of 991 metres above sea level, it is the highest point in the comarca of Gironès.
4.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Puig Sesarques
124 min walk • Puig Sesarques is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 880 metres above sea level.
~1370 ftE
42°7'33"N • 2°45'37"E
La Draga, Banyoles
7 min walk • Park
1.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Factoria d'Arts Escèniques, Banyoles
40 min walk • Factoria d’Arts Escèniques is a cultural building focused in teaching, producing and playing performing arts. It is located in Baldiri Reixach, 403 de Banyoles, Pla de l'Estany.
2.7 miS
Village
Camós
68 min walk • One of the highlights of Camós is the stunning Church of Sant Vicenç, a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture dating back to the 11th century. Visitors can marvel at the intricate details of the church's facade and step inside to admire its ornate interior.
3.8 miNE
Village
Esponellà
98 min walk • Esponellà is a village in the province of Girona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 16 square kilometres and the population in 2014 was 458.
4.9 miNE
Village
Crespià
125 min walk • Crespià is a village in the province of Girona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 11.4 square kilometres and the population in 2014 was 245.