Llambilles brings together traces of the Carrilet railway and a landscape that shifts from cultivated plains to the wooded hills of the MassĂs de les Gavarres. Churches and other buildings also reveal traces of different periods. As you plan your trip, you can make a clear choice: would you rather explore railway and architectural history, or focus on trails through the countryside and forest?
Following the Carrilet railway
The Via Verda on the Llambilles plain is used by cyclists and walkers. It follows the former Carrilet railway line from Quart to CassĂ de la Selva. The historic Carrilet line extended further: it connected Sant Feliu de GuĂxols with Girona and opened on 29 June 1892. The EstaciĂł del Carrilet de Llambilles preserves a local trace of this narrow-gauge railway. This makes it possible to distinguish two different aspects of the railway: the present-day use of a former section of the line and the memory of the railway’s past.
The Passejant per Llambilles route crosses cultivated countryside and continues to the remote Ermita de Sant Cristòfol del Bosc. Alongside the former railway line, it brings a different landscape into focus. The municipality also includes wooded areas of the MassĂs de les Gavarres: hills with pines and cork oaks contrast with the cultivated plain.
Churches and architectural history
The parish church of Llambilles is dedicated to Sant Cristòfol. Its present-day building is Gothic with Baroque elements, and was built on a Romanesque foundation. Its Baroque character is especially evident on the façade: the portal is formed by voussoir stones, with a rose window above. The combination of different architectural styles and the older foundation make the church a notable point of interest for anyone interested in architectural history.
The Capella de la Mare de Déu de la Pietat in Erols dates back to the 12th century. Its original stone altar was uncovered during restoration work. The Ermita de Sant Cristòfol del Bosc is also a Romanesque church. Its rectangular ground plan and slightly pointed semicircular apse give it a different architectural character from the parish church. Since reopening for worship on 1 November 1981, the Ermita has been used for religious services.
Landscapes and other local traces
The Sant Cristòfol del Bosc route illustrates the types of woodland found in the Gavarres: holm oak, cork oak, pine and chestnut forests, as well as riverside woodland. There is a recreational area with picnic tables along this route. The Passejant per Llambilles route, by contrast, offers a different focus: it crosses cultivated countryside and leads to the remote Ermita. The two routes thus offer different perspectives on the area, from the Gavarres’ woodland types to Llambilles’ cultivated landscape.
La Torre is listed in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia. This rural complex comprises an old farmhouse with several outbuildings and an eclectic extension from the previous century. The extension has a rectangular ground plan, a tower and a large hall on the upper floor. The Roca de les 30 Creus offers a very different local point of interest: a medium-sized stone in the forest, carved with more than thirty crosses.
The Festa Major is also part of the local scene. Events include the Llambijocs, the Llambitast and the Inèdit Festival. Alongside railway and architectural history, Llambilles thus offers named festival activities to choose from during a stay. Those interested in culture can explore specific historical and architectural themes; those who would rather include the countryside can take their cue from the different routes and the contrast between the plain and the wooded hills.
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