Campllong offers a variety of points of interest: architectural history around the church of Sant Quirze and Santa Julita, insights into rural work, and green routes for walking and cycling. This lets you tailor your stay to your interests. For architecture, there are the church and the adjacent fortified house; for rural life, the Museu del camp; and for a walk, the four-kilometre “Resseguint la riera Seca” route.
Church and fortified house
The church of Sant Quirze and Santa Julita has been documented since the 13th century. Gothic and Baroque elements were added over the centuries. The date and the later additions reflect different historical periods: alongside the early documented reference is the church’s design, which changed over the centuries.
Right next to the church is Torre Llupiana, a Gothic fortified house. The names Torre de Llupià and La Torres also refer to this building. Together, the two structures offer different ways to explore Campllong’s architecture: a church with Gothic and Baroque elements, and a Gothic-style fortified house beside it.
Rural work and country life
The Museu del camp preserves and passes on the history of work in the countryside and rural life. Its focus gives the agricultural surroundings a cultural dimension: the emphasis is not only on cultivated land, but also on the work and way of life of the countryside.
You must contact the Museu d’eines antigues del camp i d’oficis tradicionals in advance before visiting. Be sure to include this step in your plans. Can Tarrossa is also among the farmhouses recommended for a visit.
Most of the municipality of Campllong is covered by extensive cultivated areas. This shapes the town’s rural character and complements the museums’ focus on country life. Together, the landscape and culture offer two different perspectives on agricultural work: the land within the municipality and its importance to rural life.
Green routes and a short walk
Campllong has green routes for walking and cycling. Both are part of the local outdoor offering. One specific walking option is “Resseguint la riera Seca”: this short walk is four kilometres long, runs around Campllong and offers the chance to enjoy nature along the famous Riera Seca.
The general choice of routes and the named walk answer different planning questions. On the green routes, you can choose between walking and cycling; “Resseguint la riera Seca” is a specific walking route with a stated length. If you’d like to add a manageable walk to your stay, this gives you a clearly defined option without suggesting a walking time.
Festivals and music
The Fira de Campllong takes place every year on the first weekend after Easter. It includes various events and stalls selling handmade products. Its aim is to introduce visitors to agricultural work and rural life. As the date is tied to Easter, check the exact event dates when planning your trip.
Musicant has a different cultural focus: the festival, held in Campllong, is dedicated to selected music from the region. While the Fira focuses on agricultural work and rural life, Musicant puts music centre stage. The two events therefore offer different themes to consider when planning your trip.
Discover more destinations: Castelló D’empúries, Ribes De Freser, Joanetes, Sant Andreu Salou, Sant Feliu de Buixalleu, Camprodon, Mollet de Peralada, Ripoll.
For the main travel overview: Girona.
