Spain travel guide
What to see in Banyoles
A town beside the largest lake in Catalonia, the 1992 Olympic rowing venue, with a medieval old town.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
Banyoles highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Lake
The largest in Catalonia.
- Lakeside walk
With wooden fishing huts.
- Old town
An arcaded square.
- Monastery of Sant Esteve
Next to the old town.
- Garrotxa
Volcanoes nearby.
Day trips from Banyoles
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Banyoles
Any time of year is good to travel to Banyoles: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.
Frequently asked questions about Banyoles
What to see in Banyoles?
Lake, Lakeside walk, Old town, Monastery of Sant Esteve and Garrotxa.
What to see in Banyoles in one day?
Don’t miss Lake, Lakeside walk, Old town, Monastery of Sant Esteve and Garrotxa. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Banyoles?
Any time of year is good to travel to Banyoles: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
What day trips can you take from Banyoles?
Girona.
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More in Catalonia
- What to see in Catalonia
- Spain guide
- Barcelona
- Girona
- Tarragona
- Sitges
- Figueres
- Lleida
- Cadaqués
- Tossa de Mar
- Besalú
- Calella de Palafrugell
- Aran Valley
- Tortosa
- Montserrat
- Cambrils
- Salou
- Lloret de Mar
- Pals
- Ebro Delta
- Rupit
- Begur
- Cardona
- Peratallada
- Vic
- Empúries
- Camprodon
- Castellfollit de la Roca
- Olot
- Vall de Boí
- Montblanc
- Poblet
- Siurana
- Montseny
- Sant Pere de Rodes
- Vall de Núria
- Cap de Creus
- Ripoll
- Miravet
Guide reviewed 20 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.