Ortells: Bergantes, Trails and Architectural History

Ortells lies on the Bergantes River. This gives trip planning a clear connection to the landscape, trails and historic buildings. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip with Ortells as your destination, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on: a walk around the town, a section of the PR-CV 217, or architectural history. These themes offer different points of reference to help you decide whether Ortells fits your travel plans.

Trails along the Bergantes and through town

Near Ortells, the PR-CV 217 hiking trail descends from the road to the Bergantes River. This section crosses the river on a wooden bridge, follows a path alongside the river and passes an old mill. Thus, a specific river crossing and a riverside path are both part of the route, along with the old mill. Here, then, the Bergantes is not only the destination of the descent but also a landmark for the rest of the route.

A walk around Ortells begins at the Verge dels Dolors chapel. It is Baroque, making it a clear architectural landmark for visitors. The walk around town and the PR-CV 217 offer different highlights: the first starts at a chapel in town, while the second descends to the Bergantes and crosses a wooden bridge. If you are weighing up both interests, you can decide whether to give more weight in your travel plans to the town walk or the riverside trail.

Local history and buildings

The Palace of the Brusca and Counts of Creixell stands opposite Ortells's Plaza Mayor. The Brusca and the Counts of Creixell were the lords of Ortells; the palace is currently privately owned. Historical lordship and present-day ownership are different details: the first describes a historical role, while the second refers to the palace's current ownership status. Its location opposite the Plaza Mayor makes it a clear feature of the townscape.

The parish church of Ortells is dedicated to the Virgen de la Asunción, San Blai and Santa María Magdalena. Together with the Baroque chapel, it offers another perspective on the town's religious history and sacred architecture. The chapel is most readily identified by its Baroque style, while the parish church is notable for its three dedications. Visitors interested in architecture and religious history can therefore explore two distinct aspects: the architectural style on the one hand, and the named dedications on the other.

Choose Ortells to suit your trip

Those looking to combine their stay with hiking will find a clearly described section of the PR-CV 217 along the Bergantes. Those more interested in local history and buildings can consider the walk starting at the chapel, the palace opposite the Plaza Mayor and the parish church as different points of interest. This makes it possible to weigh up the riverside trail and local history according to your interests before including Ortells as a destination in your wider plans.

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