Tourism

Banyoles is neither on the coast nor in the mountains; it doesn’t aspire to be like Girona, the provincial capital; it doesn’t envy the attractions of neighbouring regions. The people of Banyoles know that they hold the jewel in the crown, the Lake, but they also know that their town is much more than this magnet that draws sportspeople, strollers, tourists and families by the hundreds to row, walk, run and swim in the Lake. If you want proof, you only have to look at the long list of sports professionals who have chosen our town to live here all year round, and also those who visit it to take part in the many sports events that are organised during the year.

Tourism
Tourism
Tourism

Documentation

Passport
Passport
A passport is required, unless you are a citizen of the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein, for which your national identity document will suffice.
Passport validity
Passport validity
If you come with a passport, this document must be valid for up to three months after the planned date of departure and must have been issued within ten years prior to the date of entry.
Minors
Minors
Minors who are not accompanied by one of their parents must have the permission of their guardians.
Tourist visa
Tourist visa
Tourists of certain nationalities (see the list) need a visa, although it is not necessary if you have a residence permit or a long-term visa issued by a state in the Schengen area.
Issuance of the visa
Issuance of the visa
The tourist visa is issued by the embassies or consulates of Spain, or by any member of the Schengen area, in the country of origin. The maximum stay as a tourist is 90 days.
documents information
All these conditions may vary, so we recommend that you contact the relevant authorities or consult the website before starting your journey.

Where to stay

 

Accommodations for the World Rowing Masters Regatta 2025 in Banyoles can be booked. Make your reservation online through the booking platform. There you will find all the accommodation available for the indicated dates and you can make your reservation online.

 

Please find information about camping sites and the best local charming houses on our website as well. For personalized trips, tailored to your needs, contact  worldrowing@bcdme.es.

 

For inquiries regard the city, the Tourist Information of the city of Banyoles is available.

The Tourist Information Office is housed inside a very iconic building, a fishery, one of several unique structures that we only find at the lake Estany de Banyoles.

In addition to offering information and personalised attention, it is a unique opportunity to visit the inside of one of these constructions.

Contact details 
Passeig Darder - Pesquera núm. 10
Tel. (0034) 972 583 470
Whatsapp (0034) 690 853 395
turisme@ajbanyoles.org

 

Tourist packages

Book your ACTIVITIES in Banyoles and EXPERIENCES in the surrounding area: You have activity packages to explore some of the most incredible and famous destinations in Catalonia.

What to visit in Banyoles

Banyoles is a water city of medieval origin. The town's history and life have always centered around its lake. The influence of l'Estany extends beyond the twenty fisheries that surround it, the 5 streams that leave it and flow into the city, the Neolithic site of La Draga and the Estunes forest. Buildings of great historical value, such as the monastery of Sant Esteve, the church of Santa Maria dels Turers, the Llotja del Tint, the Pia Almoina, the Gothic-style wall and the 13th-century Plaza Mayor, are part of its center historical and combine to make it one of the most unique and desirable cities to live in in Catalonia.


Beyond the historical and natural heritage, Banyoles also has a rich sporting tradition. Most citizens practice some sport and many of the people who come to Banyoles do so to practice one, either as professionals or as amateurs. From being the rowing venue of the 1992 Olympic Games, or rowing and triathlon World Cups to the popular Travessia de l'Estany or the Catalan BTT International Cup, each year the city hosts more than fifty sporting events as well as training, which attract numerous athletes, some of whom end up falling in love with the city and can do nothing but stay there to live. And we are not only talking about the Lake, qualified by the International Rowing Federation as the best regatta field in the world, but also about the sports facilities and the natural environment, which offer an exceptional space to train in other disciplines such as triathlon, mountain biking or running.

What to visit in Banyoles
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