Porqueres

Province: Girona | Shire: Pla de l'Estany | Inhabitants: 4.400 | Extension: 33,5 Km2 | Altitude: 148 m

Porqueres is located on the western shore of Lake Banyoles, at an altitude of 182m.

Its parish church of Santa María is documented from 906, when it was under the possession of the monastery of San Juan de las Abadesas. Later it became part of the Sant Esteve de Banyoles monastery.

Porqueres suffered the consequences of the wars that took place at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th. In March 1795 -in the midst of the Great War-, the French attacked this region and ended up withdrawing due to the great resistance they encountered. On the other hand, during the French War, many inhabitants of Porqueres died in clashes with the enemy.

 

What to do

Turisme Pla de l'Estany

Read more

Fang Aventura

Sant Miquel de Campmajor (a 7.6 Km)

Read more

Turisme Gironès

(a 13.6 Km)

Read more

Where to sleep

Can Xargay

Porqueres

Read more

Allotjament Rural Casa Bàscara

Bàscara (a 12.4 Km)

Read more

Mas Torrencito

Vilademuls (a 11.4 Km)

Read more

Càmping Besalú

Besalú (a 12.6 Km)

Read more

Events

Sant Gregori Bread and Chocolate Fair

16/11/2025

Read more

Estanyol Popular March in Bescanó

16/11/2025

Read more

Experiences

Banyoles Dolça (Sweet Banyoles)

Banyoles (a 2.3 Km)

Read more

Weather forecast

08-11-2025
Morning Weather forecast Morning
Evening Weather forecast Evening
Max 16º
Min 7º
09-11-2025
Morning Weather forecast Morning
Evening Weather forecast Evening
Max 15º
Min 4º
Source: Dades Obertes de la Generalitat de Catalunya

News

Discover Authentic Catalonia in November!

Read more

The best places for olive oil tasting in Catalonia

Read more

Subscribe to our newsletters!

You will receive our monthly newsletter with new routes, promotions, sweepstakes, etc.. on your email!