Estamariu
Estamariu is a municipality that is located in the north eastern part of the Alt Urgell.Hasta 1983 Estimariu was called. It appears that the origin of the name comes from the Basque Stamariz.
Estamariu Township includes the valley of the river of the Sands and the lower valley Bescaran River. It is limited by various landforms among which are the river Segre, the Coll de Jou and its river, the river Bescaran, l saw Banat, Arcavell the hill, the hill of Arques, the hill of the Guard, the Sierra of Peçaborrosa, Cucuty rock the, Estimariu, Stamariz.
On the outskirts of town, heading Bescaran is the Romanesque church of Sant Vicenç which maintains a strong influence of the forms and structures Lombard basilica. After the collapse of the roof, this church is undergoing restoration. Within the municipality of Estamariu are also the remains of the ancient monastery of Sant Vicenç de Pinsent, whose church was built taking advantage of a cave.
Estamariu has been a predominantly rural town based on agriculture, such as legumes, wine or oil, and the breeding of cattle and pigs and wool removal.
Estamariu Township celebrates the Snail Festival of San Vincente in the month of January, the Santa Cecilia Snail Festival in August and the festival.
Nearby routes
See all routes »- Romanic path in the Alt Urgell
- The Vigatans' Covenant (a 5.3 km)
- The battles of 1714 (a 5.3 km)
- Trying the 1714 food (a 5.3 km)
- Sports tourist destinations of Catalonia (a 5.3 km)
What to do
Andorra la Vella (Parròquia)
(a 14.9 Km)Andorra la Vella is the main parish, the smallest and the one…
Espai Columba - Art medieval andorrà
Santa Coloma d'Andorra (a 13.5 Km)The Espai Columba is a cultural facility whose mission is to preserve…
Parc dels Búnquers de Martinet i Montellà
Montellà i Martinet (a 13.5 Km)The memory space and Interpretation Center of the Park of the Bunkers…
Església de Sant Serni de Nagol
Nagol (a 10.7 Km)Small in size but of great historical value, the church of Sant…
Where to eat
Bar Restaurant El Jardí
Sant Llorenç de Morunys (a 27 Km)The Bar-Restaurant El Jardí de Sant Llorenç de Morunys offers traditional cuisine…
Where to sleep
Hotelet d'Estamariu
EstamariuEnjoy a small rural hotel, surrounded by nature, silence and calm, designed…
Cal Mateuet
Lles de Cerdanya (a 13.5 Km)The Cal Mateuet rural house is located in Cerdanya, in Travesseres, a…
Càmping Gran Sol
Montferrer i Castellbò (a 8.2 Km)Camping ideally located for nature lovers, adventure sports, visits the Romanesque, the…
El Racó de Cal Maró / Molí del Pau
Montferrer i Castellbò (a 13.8 Km)An old barn from 1840 and a mill restored as an Independent…
Events
Experiences
Eco-snorkeling in the Medes Islands with Medaqua
Medaqua activitats aquàtiques (Torroella de Montgrí - L'Estartit)
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