Serinyà lies in the north of the Pla de l’Estany comarca, right on the border with the Garrotxa comarca. The town is in the lower reaches of the Ser River, where it meets the Fluvià. Walking trails, prehistoric traces and the architecture of Sant Andreu offer different perspectives on the town and its surroundings.
Prehistoric traces and Sant Andreu
The Parc de les Coves Prehistòriques de Serinyà has a permanent exhibition that reconstructs the daily life of the great hunters of the Upper Palaeolithic. It also displays reproductions of some of the remains found in the caves. The park is temporarily closed for renovation work. Check its status again before your trip, as the situation may change.
The Església parroquial de Sant Andreu also offers distinctive architectural details. It was built with travertine ashlar from Espolla and sandstone blocks. Sant Andreu de Serinyà has a single nave, covered by a pointed barrel vault. The semicircular apse is topped by a quarter-sphere vault. The church thus offers a way to observe both the building materials used and the shape of its interior.
Exploring Serinyà on foot
The Conèixer Serinyà a peu project includes circular walks that start and finish in the town hall square and are also intended for occasional visitors. One of the routes described, Prop del nucli de Serinyà (fonts, glaç i coves), follows woodland paths and passes through shaded areas. Along the way are several springs, a well-preserved ice house and a mill. There is also the remarkable Bora Gran d’en Carreres rock shelter, where Upper Palaeolithic remains have been found. The route therefore links landscape features with traces from different periods, and each stop offers a distinct experience.
Those wishing to compare other landscapes can choose two more circular walks. Sant Galderic follows flat woodland paths across the open Pla de Martís plain and offers panoramic views. The Pla de Martís i Fluvià circular walk focuses on riverside landscapes and birdwatching. It runs close to the confluence of the Ser and Fluvià and along the edge of the Fares Island wildlife reserve. The two route descriptions have different emphases: one on the open plain and its views, the other on the river landscape and birdlife.
More ways to get out and about
For a different kind of activity, there are Rutes amb cavalls. The experience begins with an introduction to riding in the arena, followed by a horseback ride. The routes are designed for riders of varying experience, from beginners to advanced. Its two-part format sets this activity apart from the circular walking routes described above.
Another option when choosing a route is the easy BTT Ruta 10: Ruta de Serinyà i l’Estany de Banyoles. It starts at Casa dels Enginyers, heads towards Serinyà past the Arqueoparc Coves de Serinyà, circles Estany de Banyoles and then climbs to Pla de Martís. Its itinerary therefore links several named places and landscapes. When choosing between the BTT route and the circular walks described above, the difference in activity type is a helpful point of reference.
Discover more destinations: Pals, Torroella De Montgri, Terrades, Forallac, Torrent, Sant Pere Pescador, La Jonquera, Biure.
For an overview of the wider region: Girona.
