Flaçà combines a medieval old town with buildings from several centuries and walking routes to the Ter. The river runs through the town; in the old town, three large entrances provide clear points of orientation. Cultural history and landscape therefore offer two distinct ways of looking at Flaçà, which you can weigh according to your interests.

Old Town and Architectural History

The old town retains a medieval layout and can be accessed through three large entrances, including two vaulted passageways. Both its historic layout and its entrances shape the townscape. Looking at the individual buildings adds different styles, dedications and dates to this spatial perspective.

The church of Sant Cebrià houses an altarpiece with ten columns. Its gilded capitals are decorated with volutes and acanthus leaves. Construction of the present-day church began on 15 November 1784; its completion is said to have probably taken place in 1824. The altarpiece’s design and the church’s construction period thus represent two distinct aspects of cultural history.

The Ermita de Sant Fermí was built in the second half of the 16th century; the year 1579 is inscribed on the lintel above the entrance. Can Vinyals houses a chapel dedicated to the Mare de Déu del Carme, built by Josep de Vinyals in 1718. Can Vinyals also has a large round tower dating from the late 19th century. The chapel and tower therefore mark different periods. Casa Balle, also known as Can Llausàs, is a small palazzo in the Plateresque style. The Salvador Torras factory colony is also one of Flaçà’s attractions.

In chronological terms, the building phases mentioned range from the 16th-century Ermita, through the 1718 chapel and the church construction that began in 1784, to the round tower of the late 19th century. The church’s probable completion in 1824 falls within this sequence. The buildings can therefore be viewed across several centuries, while their styles, dedications and architectural details offer different points of interest.

Walking Routes and Getting There

The Ter runs through Flaçà. Walking routes follow streams lined with poplar avenues to the river. Another route description leads to the Font del Monadell: the municipal road starts at the petrol station. The routes offer different ways to find your bearings: the streams and the Ter are the points of reference for the stream walks, while the Font del Monadell route is defined by its starting point. If you want to plan outings around a river landscape or a named destination, these routes offer different approaches.

For getting there, an hourly bus service connects Flaçà with the coast and Girona. The Renfe station sells train tickets and provides station services. Check timetables and station services before travelling to make sure this information fits your travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Calonge, Santa Cristina De Aro, Ger, La Cellera De Ter, Sant Julià De Ramis, Pals, Salt, La Pera

For the broader travel overview: Girona.