Sant Roc d'Amer

#895 among destinations in Spain

Nature, Cliff, Natural attraction

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Sant Roc, also known as Sant Roc d'Amer, Sant Roc de la Barroca and Grony, is a mountain of the Catalan Transversal Range, Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 591 metres above sea level. It is part of the range that separates the Llémena River and the Brugent river valleys and is located at the confluence of the Garrotxa, el Gironès and la Selva comarques. This mountain has a striking appearance and is quite visible from the road between Bonmatí and Sant Martí de Llémena. The steep cliffs on the southern and northeastern sides of the mountain are known as Cingles de Sant Roc. ()

Elevation: 1939 ftCoordinates: 42°1'7"N, 2°39'14"E

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Sant Roc d'Amer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Maria, Puigsou, Pasteral Reservoir, Sant Gregori.

2.7 miW
Monastery
Santa Maria
70 min walk • Santa Maria d'Amer is a Benedictine monastery in Amer, Selva, Catalonia, Spain.
4.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Puigsou
105 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.
3.6 miSW
Dam
Pasteral Reservoir
92 min walk • Pasteral Reservoir is a reservoir located on the Ter river, on the border between La Cellera de Ter and Amer, Catalonia, Spain. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 233 hm³ and the dam has a structural height of 33 m and a crest length of 150 m.
5.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sant Gregori
144 min walk • Sant Gregori is a mountain of the Guilleries Massif, Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 1,090.8 metres above sea level.
4.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Puig Sesarques
119 min walk • Puig Sesarques is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 880 metres above sea level.
5.6 miSE
Village
Bescanó
143 min walk • Bescanó is a small town in the province of Girona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 45.86 square kilometres and the population in 2014 was 4874.
4.4 miS
Locality
Anglès
111 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is the medieval Sant Esteve church, a beautiful example of Catalan Gothic architecture. Visitors can explore the church's interior, which features intricate stone carvings and stunning stained glass windows.
3.5 miS
Locality
Sant Julià del Llor i Bonmatí
90 min walk • Sant Julià del Llor i Bonmatí is a municipality in the comarca of la Selva in Catalonia, Spain.
7.3 miNE
Village
Camós
187 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.
7.9 miSE
Village
Aiguaviva
201 min walk • Aiguaviva is a village in the province of Girona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 13.92 square kilometres and the population in 2014 was 783.