Santa Coloma de Farners

Discover Santa Coloma de Farners

Santa Coloma de Farners is the capital of the region and a municipality that combines urban vitality, heritage and a close relationship with the natural environment. Located at the foot of Les Guilleries Area of Natural Interest, Santa Coloma lies between the mountain forests and the cultivated fields of the plain, which clearly define the municipality’s landscape.

One of the most unique features of Santa Coloma is the great presence of springs, among which the popular Font de Sant Salvador stands out. Some of these springs are thermal, making the town a leading thermal destination, with waters used both for therapeutic spas and leisure spaces. And, to complete this natural richness, we also find the well-known fonts picants.

From Santa Coloma, you can also climb up to the Castle and Hermitage of Farners, an excursion that combines nature, heritage and privileged views. In addition, the town invites you to discover the world of ratafia, one of the most emblematic liqueurs of Catalonia and an element deeply rooted in the identity of Santa Coloma. Unbeatable, or you can delve into the world of ratafia, as this very characteristic Catalan liqueur forms part of the essence of Santa Coloma.

Enselva't. Castell de Farners i Ermita de la mare de Déu de Farners.
Enselva't. Castell de Farners i Ermita de la mare de Déu de Farners.
Go wild. Farners Castle.
Go wild. Sant Salvador Park. (Santa Coloma de Farners)
Enselva't. Parc de Sant Salvador. (Santa Coloma de Farners)
Enselva't. Església de Santa Coloma de Farners.

Walking routes

Sant Pere Vell – El Far Tower Route

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Water Route (section 1)

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Santa Coloma de Farners - Riudarenes: In the company of the Waters

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Route to the Hermitage of Farners

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Water route (section 2)

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Bike routes

MTB – Northern Loop in la Selva

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Heritage

Sant Salvador Park

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Monastery of Sant Pere Cercada

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Xifra House

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Hermitage of Our Lady of Farners

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Church of Santa Coloma de Farners

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Farners Castle

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Essences

Domini Màgic Poetry Festival

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The Pilgrim

  • Essence
  • Tossa de Mar

Santa Coloma local festival

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Sardana gathering in Santa Coloma de Farners

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Weekly market of Santa Coloma de Farners

  • Essence
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Rafael Anglada Theatre Festival

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Ratafia festival

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Sweets and cakes

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Ratafia Herb Market

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Traditional ratafia

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Outstanding proposals

Farners Castle

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Monastery of Sant Pere Cercada

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Church of Santa Coloma de Farners

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Route to the Hermitage of Farners

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Ratafia festival

  • Essence
  • Santa Coloma de Farners

Traditional ratafia

  • Essence
  • Santa Coloma de Farners

The Pilgrim

  • Essence
  • Tossa de Mar

Water Route (section 1)

  • Route
  • Local trails
  • Santa Coloma de Farners

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