Brunyola offers several distinct travel interests: Gothic and ecclesiastical architecture, events related to hazelnuts, and a named route connecting it with other towns. To plan your visit, you can first decide whether to focus on the buildings, the Fira de l’Avellana or a route linking several towns. The Fira takes place on the first weekend of October; the Vinya del Rector, which is set up for youth groups, is also listed as an accommodation option.

Buildings and their different historical periods

Castell de Brunyola is a Gothic building from the late 14th and early 15th centuries. The Església de Sant Fruitós has a different historical reference point: it has been documented under the name Sant Fruitós de Mont-rodon since 1098. The present-day building, by contrast, dates from the 16th century and was later altered. The early mention and the date of the present-day building therefore describe different periods in the church’s history.

The Ermita de Sant Romà also has its own architectural character. It is a small, well-preserved building with a single nave and a horseshoe-shaped apse. While the Gothic style is the main feature of the Castell, the Església is distinguished by its early documentary mention and later construction period. In the case of the Ermita, the main features are its size and form. A single-nave building has one nave; the horseshoe-shaped apse describes the shape of the apse’s end. Those interested in historic architecture can therefore take different building styles and historical periods into account when choosing what to visit.

Hazelnut fair and event history

The Fira de l’Avellana takes place on the first weekend of October. Visitors can buy, taste and shell hazelnuts there. The Fira also features music and crafts over its two days. The event thus combines its focus on hazelnuts with hands-on activities and a cultural programme. If you want to plan your trip around the Fira, the first weekend of October is the key date; check the latest event details before setting off.

Another cultural highlight is the Pessebre Vivent de Brunyola. It began in 1981 and has grown over time to include more than 200 participants and 26 scenes. Its origins and later development are two separate historical reference points: 1981 marks its beginning, while the number of participants and scenes describes how it has grown. Unlike the Fira, which is associated with its October date and hazelnut activities, the Pessebre can be understood through its origins and development.

Route and accommodation

The El camí dels Avellaners route connects Santa Coloma de Farners, Brunyola and Anglès. This offers a different approach to planning a trip than choosing individual buildings or events: you can focus on Brunyola itself or take the route linking the three named towns into account. Your choice depends on whether you want to plan your stay mainly around Brunyola’s attractions or this route.

Vinya del Rector is a campsite set up for youth groups. It has showers and toilets, and reservations are required. If you are planning a trip for a youth group, make sure to factor in the reservation requirement. If you are looking for accommodation for your trip, Brunyola’s architectural history, the Fira dates and the route can help you decide what to focus on.

For the broader travel overview: Girona.