Sant Gregori

Sant Gregori is the first village you enter the Llémena Valley, just seven kilometers from Girona, and is the largest, in both area and population, of the four municipalities it encompasses. Currently, the boundaries of the municipality unite seven villages—the municipal magazine is called “Set de ú” (seven of one). These villages are Sant Gregori, the seat of the Town Hall, Taialà, Domeny, Ginestar, Cartellà, Sant Medir, and Constantins.

The Llémena stream crosses the area taking a northwest to southwest direction, leaving, to the west, a more mountainous area that reaches the Sant Grau mountain range (449 m.) And, to the east, a wide territory of lower altitude (100 m.) and flatter, which has agricultural uses and is called Pla de Sant Gregori.

The multitude of villages within the municipality of Sant Gregori constitutes a mosaic of bucolic and diverse landscapes, with a high presence of cultivated fields drained by the water of the streams and Mediterranean forests.

A landscape crisscrossed by a network of paths that invite us to explore the rich cultural heritage of the valley, a wide range of gastronomic offerings complemented by rural tourism accommodations, as well as a wide array of celebrations and festivities throughout the year.

Main attractions of Sant Gregori:

• The Sant Grau mountain (449m).
• The historic core of the church neighborhood (9th century).
• The Casal de los Margarit (Castle of Sant Gregori).
• The Sanctuary of Santa Afra (XVIII).
• The natural springs of Can Verdaguer, El Raig and Can Coromines spring.
• Cork nativity scene of Can Roseta (an open-air nativity scene that reproduces the main monuments of Catalonia in cork).
• Thalasia's Corner (Collection of seashells from around the world).
• Mountain Bike Center.
• Orientation itinerary and geocaching itinerary.
• Hiking routes.
• Kayaking activities on the Ter River and horse riding outings.

Markets and festivals:

• Weekly market on Sundays.
• Autumn Festival (October).
• Sant Gregori Bread and Chocolate Fair (November).
• Showcase of family and small-format shows (November).
• Sant Grau Meeting (October 12).
• Sant Gregori Meeting (second Sunday of March).
• Meeting of Saint Afra (May 5).

The Llémena Valley

The Llémena Valley is one of the best-preserved natural areas in the province of Girona, just a stone's throw from the city of Girona. Straddling two regions, Gironès and Garrotxa, and covering an area of 184 km², the valley takes its name from the Llémena stream, an emblematic feature and symbol of territorial cohesion, which flows through the valley from its headwaters to its confluence with the Ter River near Sant Gregori. Life in the surrounding municipalities— Canet d'Adri, Sant Aniol de Finestres, Sant Gregori, andSant Martí de Llémena —revolves around the stream, where small villages, traditional settlements, and unique houses are scattered amidst stunning scenery. The combination of cultivated fields, diverse forests, cliffs, and the presence of water creates a harmonious landscape shaped by nature and the traditional uses of its resources. This geographical location, as well as the beauty of its surroundings, provides the ideal conditions to enjoy a wide variety of recreational, cultural, sporting and gastronomic activities for all audiences.

Scattered along the Llémena Valley, from west to east, are six volcanoes: Puig de les Medes, Puig Moner, Granollers de Rocacorba, Puig de la Banya de Boc, Clot del Omer, and Puig d'Adri. These volcanic features are part of the Catalan Volcanic Field, which was active from approximately 14 million years ago until just 10,000 years ago.

The Llémena Valley has three areas included in the Plan for Areas of Natural Interest (PEIN): Rocacorba Mountain, the volcanic hill of La Banya del Boc, and the Finestres mountain range, which belongs to the Garrotxa volcanic zone. In addition, the Puig d'Adri volcano, the Clot del Omer volcanoes, and Puig de la Banya del Boc are included in the inventory of areas of geological interest.

Every year in May, the Llémena Valley celebrates the Remença Festival, an event that commemorates the historical events of the Remença revolts that took place in the Llémena Valley during the Middle Ages between the local farmers and the feudal lords. Theatrical performances, folk dances, and traditional tableaux, along with the tasting of Remença dishes, are the main activities of this inter-municipal event that brings together the valley's population.

Sant Gregori Town Hall