Discover Castellfollit del Boix

You can get to know Castellfollit del Boix through its churches, castle walls, a geological route and a local bean fair. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in the municipality, these themes can help structure your trip planning: they range from Romanesque architecture and archaeological traces to landscapes and regional food culture. This can help you decide whether to focus your plans primarily on architectural history, the views or the date of an event. For specific visits, confirm the route locally and check the dates of any fair.

Romanesque churches and the area’s earlier history

Sant Pere de Castellfollit del Boix is a medieval church in the Romanesque style, first mentioned in the 11th century. Its Romanesque features include three apses and a portal. During restoration work in the altar area in 1985, a necropolis with more than seven cist graves was uncovered beneath the altar. This brings together two distinct aspects: the church’s architectural form and an archaeological find at a specific location beneath the altar.

The original church of Sant Miquel de Grevalosa dates to around the 9th century. It stands on the ridge of the Serra de Grevalosa, southeast of the church of Santa Cecília and within the former territory of Grevalosa Castle. The date refers to the original church and is approximate. In comparison, the Romanesque architectural features and the discovery beneath the altar are the main points of interest at Sant Pere; at Sant Miquel, the approximate date and its setting in the Serra de Grevalosa are the key reference points.

Castle walls and landscape

Two walls remain from Castell de Castellfollit Castle. They stand on a natural rock foundation and are approximately five metres high. The castle is located on a ridge, from where the view extends across almost the entire Bages region. The walls and the view offer different points of interest: the walls represent the surviving built remains, while the location opens up views of the Bages landscape.

To find your way, follow the path behind the cemetery of Sant Pere church to the right until you reach an old reservoir; then continue along the access route on the left. Confirm the route locally before relying on these directions. Another way to explore the area thematically is to follow a route around Castellfollit del Boix, one of the geological routes in Central Catalonia. It passes through Cal Miqueló. Check local trail conditions before travelling.

Mongeta beans and event dates

The Fira de la Mongeta de Castellfollit del Boix focuses on Mongeta de Castellfollit del Boix beans. The fair is jointly organised by the seven producers in the local association and the Ajuntament de Castellfollit del Boix.

A description from 2020 gives October as the month of the Fira gastronòmica de la mongeta. Even so, check the date of the specific edition when planning your trip. This keeps the historical reference to October distinct from the date of a particular edition of the event.

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