In Bàscara, riverside scenery, historic buildings and local traditions come together. The town sits on a cliff on the south bank of the Fluvià; numerous springs and small natural areas are part of its landscape. When planning your trip, you can therefore focus on different aspects of the town: its nature, its preserved buildings or its annual festivals.
The Fluvià and nature
The Fluvià has shaped a landscape of cliffs, springs and natural caves around Bàscara. Together with the small natural areas, it offers a varied setting for outdoor exploration. Those who enjoy exploring landforms will find a different focus here from the town’s historic buildings.
The riverside woodlands also shape Bàscara’s natural environment. They are home to many bird species and are suitable for birdwatching and photography. Two different interests are thus brought together: the landscape shaped by the river and the birdlife along its banks. You can plan your time according to whether you would rather explore landforms or watch and photograph birds.
Walls and historic buildings
A significant part of Bàscara’s walled enclosure has been preserved. The two sections of the wall are connected by the so-called Torre de la Presó. The wall walk that led from the eastern wall to the tower has also been preserved, although it has been renovated. Both the connection between the sections of the wall and the wall walk are therefore part of the town’s architectural history.
The remains of the bishop’s castle have also been preserved. The church of Sant Iscle de Bàscara stands in the upper part of the town, at the edge of the cliff above the Fluvià. Its location creates a direct spatial link between the building and the river. Together with the sections of the wall and the castle, the church offers another point of reference if you are interested in Bàscara’s architectural history.
The market and annual festivals
The weekly market takes place every Sunday in Plaça Major. Another occasion is the Mercat dels Tortells, held on the Sunday before Palm Sunday. The festival is dedicated to tortells, which are made with marzipan, cream, fruit or pine nuts. Traditionally, godparents give tortells to their godchildren. The market and this festival each have their own place in the calendar and a different connection to local life.
Another recurring tradition is the Pessebre Vivent de Bàscara. It has been staged every year since Christmas 1973 in the old town and along the banks of the Fluvià. The two performance locations connect the festival with the town’s layout and the riverside landscape. If you want to plan your trip around a particular performance, check its date before making arrangements.
More activities and routes
The Parc de la Resclosa is also located on the banks of the Fluvià. It has an area for equestrian performances. If you want to include this in your plans, check the performance dates. In addition, one of the two sections of the Camí de Sant Jaume through Catalonia passes through Bàscara. This adds a connection to this pilgrimage route to the town’s buildings and natural attractions.
Discover more destinations: Calabuig, Orriols, Anglès, Sant Martí Del Clot, Salitja, Fornells De La Selva, Torroella De Montgri, Beuda.
For the broader travel overview: Girona.
