Campdorà lies between the River Ter and the foothills of the Gavarres Massif. When planning your trip, you can choose between two distinct focuses: green trails and the history of the area. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can first consider whether you would rather spend your time on routes or on the church, castle and the former use of the riverbank.

Plan your routes and journey

A completed green trail connection links Pont Major with Campdorà. The route from Pont Major cemetery to Campdorà is 4,230 metres long and runs parallel to the Ter. Check the current conditions of the connection before your visit.

The Anella Verda route circles Campdorà Hill and ends at the town’s agricultural land. Allow around two hours for the route in one direction. This means you can consider a 4,230-metre connection and a roughly two-hour one-way route as separate planning options.

From Girona, the drive follows the C-255 towards Celrà, la Bisbal and Palamós. After a straight stretch of about one kilometre at Pla de Campdorà, a narrow paved road climbs to Campdorà; the straight stretch itself covers around 750 metres. Check road conditions before setting out, as they may change.

The Church and Castle of Campdorà

A historical record mentions Sant Jaume de Campdorà as early as 1066. The Romanesque church dates from the 12th century and has been substantially altered. The early mention and the dating of the church building therefore refer to different historical points.

The Castle of Campdorà also reflects several historical periods. Only a few remains survive from a 12th-century fortification. In 1493, the castle was adapted for the use of firearms. Joan Campmany received a charter from King Ferdinand the Catholic to develop Campdorà into a proper castle. The town’s history thus focuses both on the older fortification and on a specific later reconstruction.

Font Picant and the history of the riverbank

Font Picant del Congost is in Campdorà and was restored in 2016. Another historical reference leads to the riverbank beside the Gorgs of the Ter: this area was known as “les delícies del Congost.” In the past, many visitors used the riverbank for festivities and traditional meals called “feixines.”

The Campdorà spa is also part of the area’s history as a visitor destination. From the beginning of the 20th century until the Spanish Civil War, it made the area a popular place to visit. Together with the historical references to Sant Jaume and the castle, it offers a cultural theme distinct from the trails and the location between the Ter and the foothills of the Gavarres.

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For the broader travel overview: Girona.