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The bustling town of Banyoles possesses buildings dating from the 12th century, and grew around a much earlier Benedictine monastery. The town is famous for the pre-Neanderthal Banyoles jaw, a replica of which is in the Museu Archeològic Comarcal Banyoles. This is the oldest remains of a Catalonian.  The
buildings make Banyoles appear to be a somewhat drab town on first
impressions, but the town is lively, interesting and entertaining. The
activity is focussed around the shops, restaurants, bars and galleries
of the porticoed Plaça Major. In addition to the Archeological
Museum, the Natural History Museum is also worth a visit. Many meals
offered here tend to be well flavoured with Garlic.There is a wide choice of sports for the more energetic with Banyoles having been named as Catalonia's Primary Sports Location. Activities available include Rowing, Canoeing, Cycling, Horse riding, Archery, Climbing, Orienteering and general Activity Centres. The town is most famous for it's large lake, Estany de Banyoles, which is 2 kilometers from the centre and was the rowing venue for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.  With a length of two kilometres and a perimeter of six kilometers, it is a centre for rowing, hiking, rambling and swimming. Boats are available for hire on the eastern side of the lake. Around the perimeter of the lake there are seven large ponds, including Can Sisó, the water of which inexplicably turns red in winter. Another attraction, three kilometers north of Banyoles is the Caves - Coves de Sarinyà. Excavations here have revealed over 30,000 objects. Evidence of habitation dating back a hundred thousand years have been discovered, together with remains of elephants, lions and panthers. Cave dwellers would trek to France to return with more suitable material, as the local flints were brittle Nearest Airports are:
Banyoles Links: Location & town map of Banyoles: ViaMichelin.com Ajuntamnet of Banyoles: ajBanyoles.org Sport in Banyoles: Banyoles-agenda.com Cultural Information: BanyolesCultura.net Catalonia Tourist Office: GenCat.net |
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