Routes in the environs

Cassà to Can Vilallonga (Secret of the Greenways)

This itinerary will bring you from Cassà de la Selva to the public estate of Can Vilallonga to discover its rich heritage linked to the use of water.
Difficulty
Easy
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The estate is made up of a large medieval farmhouse and the lands and woods that were once part of it. In addition, there is a remarkable water works, which includes an old mill, several locks, ponds and especially several aqueducts that transported the water to the farm. To get there, we cross through the cork forests so typical of the Gavarres massif that have shaped the region’s economy and society. We also retrace the Vilallonga creek and discover the typical wildlife and flora, in addition to learning about the important role that water has played in this farm.

It is an itinerary of some length but quite easy to do. From Can Vilallonga you will have the opportunity to follow other itineraries and trails that delve deeper into the Gavarres.

 

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