Discover Llofriu
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The old town of Llofriu grew up around the church of Sant Fruitós. The present-day church of Sant Fruitós de Llofriu was built in the mid-18th century. Some of the surviving houses date from the 17th and 18th centuries, though most were built in the 19th century. The town’s history thus brings together buildings from different periods within a compact area.
Old Town and Cultural History
Can Bassa is a building erected in 1889 in a popular neoclassical style, now known as the Centre Cultural Bassa-Rocas. The Centre is also a stop on the Ruta dels Indians in Palafrugell. The building therefore offers two distinct historical perspectives: its own architectural history and its place as a stop on the route.
The Ruta dels americanos also starts in Llofriu. It passes through Palafrugell and Calella and ends at the Santuari de Sant SebastiĂ . Its route makes Llofriu the starting point for a trail connecting several places. If you are interested in this route, you can consider its starting point, the places along the way and its endpoint as part of a single itinerary.
In the Footsteps of Josep Pla
The Ruta Josep Pla a Llofriu explores the writer’s connection to the town through his literature, his autobiographical reality and the fictional portrayal in El campanaret. The section in Llofriu starts in the old town and ends at the Cementiri de Llofriu cemetery, where Josep Pla’s grave is located. The route thus leads from the town’s history to a specific place of literary remembrance.
The cemetery was inaugurated in 1895. It has a largely rural character and is modest in size; it is also the burial place Josep Pla chose. In front of his grave is a double burial niche. On its rear side, facing Mas Pla, two excerpts from El quadern gris can be read. Mas Pla is the family’s ancestral farmhouse and agricultural estate. The farmhouse dates from the 17th or 18th century and was extensively renovated in the 19th century.
Trails and Landscape
Different distances are listed for the trails around Llofriu. The CamĂ vell de SobirĂ connects Llofriu with the Les Gavarres massif and is one kilometre long. The CamĂ de les Poues also connects the town with Les Gavarres, continues to Fonteta and is 1.6 kilometres long. It was also the former route connecting Llofriu to Peralta.
The CamĂ de Llofriu a Fitor crosses the Torrent de les Murtes, passes Can Po and crosses the Riera Grossa. It then continues along the right bank until it leaves the municipal area; the route is listed as 1.2 kilometres long. Conditions on these trails may change, so check the trail conditions before setting out.
The Font de la Teula lies below Puig de Pedra Blanca. At the site, where there is a small clearing, you’ll find benches and a stone table. A trail from the Cementiri de Llofriu leads there and can be travelled on foot or by bicycle; it heads towards Dolmen de la Vinya Gran and Puig d’en Torroella. This gives you a specific starting point and several named destinations to help guide your way.
A Festival Celebrating Cork Stripping
At the Festa de la Pela del Suro de Llofriu, you can experience cork stripping. The festival also includes entertainment, cultural and gastronomic activities; the specific programme may vary. If you would like to include the Festa in your travel plans, check the event dates in advance.
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