Banyoles, Catalonia
Província de Girona · Catalonia · Spain · 19,615 residents
Banyoles is a small town in Província de Girona, Catalonia, Spain, home to around 19,615 people. There are 10 notable places to see in and around town, including Lake of Banyoles and Darder Museum. The nearest airport is Girona (GRO), about 21 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Lake of Banyoles, Darder Museum and Sant Esteve de Banyoles.
- Easy to reach: Girona (GRO) is 15 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Banyoles
Ranked by how well known they are.
1protected area
2museum
3monastery
4archaeological site
5museum
7castle
9castle
Coves de Serinyà
archaeological site · 3 miles from the centre
Cova de l'Arbreda
archaeological site · 3 miles from the centre
Castell de Teià
castle · 3 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Banyoles
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Banyoles can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Banyoles are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Banyoles and the villages around it is a hire car from Girona (GRO), about 21 min away.
Best time to visit Banyoles
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Girona (GRO)15 miles, about 21 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Barcelona (BCN)67 miles, about 1 h 35 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Reus (REU)106 miles, about 2 h 31 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 13 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Barcelona (60 miles).
Banyoles is good for
Around Banyoles
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Banyoles worth visiting?
Yes. Banyoles is known for Lake of Banyoles, Darder Museum and Sant Esteve de Banyoles. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Banyoles from the UK?
Fly to Girona (GRO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 21 min by road. Barcelona (BCN) is an alternative, 67 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 13 min.
Is Banyoles good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Banyoles?
Lloret de Mar (29 miles), Girona (10 miles), Roses (23 miles) and Calella (35 miles) are all within an hour or so.