El Prat (The Meadow)
Known locally as the ‘El Prat’ square in reference to the area’s original name, El Prat del Molí (Mill’s Meadow).
On 6 December 1118, Count Ramon Berenguer III granted the town the right to hold a market, which is still held every Sunday, and, on 31 July 1251, King Jaume I authorised the organisation of a fair to mark the Saint John feast day celebrations, although the date was subsequently changed in 1321 by Jaume II for it to take place on the feast day of Saint Michael.
Since then, the market has sold all kinds of local products from around the Camprodon Valley, although the construction of the Ripoll (1892) and Olot (1927) roads, as well as the railway line connecting Barcelona and Puigcerdà (1922), meant that products from further afield could also be sold.
The essentials
No visit to Camprodon is complete without a trip to the following must-see places; the most important, emblematic and significant sites in Camprodon.
History and architecture
Camprodon boasts a rich history, with an extensive collection of architectural works to be discovered. We highly recommend a tour of the architectural points of interest that chart the town's development through the ages right up to the present day in order to discover the unique identity of this small, interesting, welcoming, Pyrenean town... Explore all of the town’s hidden gems!
Landscape and environment
The Camprodon landscape is the ultimate expression of nature that, while preserving its roots and, together with its characteristic rural tranquillity, make it an idyllic place for walking in the heart of nature. Drink in the purity of its spring water fountains, the tranquillity and calm of rambling through the countryside and everything that the Valley has to offer.
Culture and traditions
Camprodon is one of the most popular rural tourist destinations in the Catalan Pyrenees and, as such, offers visitors a wealth of activities and local traditions that have been instrumental in turning the municipality into the excellent base for exploring the region that it is today.
Family time
Discovering the local heritage on offer in Camprodon as a family or with a group of friends is a wonderful way to learn about the evolution and importance of our municipality. As a border territory, the Valley formed the backdrop to numerous events with great historical significance during the war and, as such, we have created a series of excursions, routes and visits to take you back in time to discover the Valley's past!
Sports
Camprodon is an ideal destination for sports enthusiasts, offering a multitude of activities to be enjoyed, with hiking, cycling, skiing, mountain activities, cultural activities and horse riding as just some of the options to choose from. It offers a wide range of activities to enjoy nature and sport in a beautiful setting. Wonder at the landscape from a mountain summit, connect with nature as you hike through the countryside, or experience the adrenaline of cycling or skiing and discover the real Camprodon!
Gastronomy
No trip to Camprodon would be complete without tasting some of its local gourmet products. Sample the Valley’s cured meats and sausages, cheeses, veal and colt meat, Birba biscuits and Trumfa potatoes and be taken on a gastronomic journey through our lands. Camprodon and its Valley are especially famed for high quality, traditional dining.
The towns
The Vila de Camprodon is the municipal capital and is surrounded by other urban centres and neighbourhoods with their own distinctive personalities and characteristics. Fall in love with the picture-postcard village of Beget, wander among the ruins of Rocabruna, enjoy the nature and fauna of Cavallera and explore the history of Salarsa as you discover the towns and villages of our municipality. Specifically, the Vila de Camprodon comprises the Estabanell Colony, the neighbourhood of Cavallera, the grand houses of Mariner, Sitjar and Resclusanys, the neighbourhood of Freixenet, the residential area of Font Rubí, and in the Alta Garrotxa region, the villages of Rocabruna and Beget. Bolós, Bestraçà, Font Rubí and Creixenturri also form part of the municipality.
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