Discover the charm of Guils de Cerdanya

Come and discover the municipality of Guils de Cerdanya!

Guils de Cerdanya is a municipality located in the province of Gerona in the extreme north of Catalonia. Although historically it has been an agricultural and stockbreeding settlement, nowadays it is the tourism sector that leads the local economy. It is undoubtedly an excellent place to have a second home, and here's why.

The towns that make up the municipality of Guils de Cerdanya are the following: Saneja, Sant Martí d'Aravó, Sant Martí de Cerdanya y Guils village. Its landscapes are truly beautifuland although it is a modest place in industrial terms, its nature, geography and architecture have some gems that will captivate visitors.

Activities and tourism in Guils de Cerdanya

The village of Guils has experienced in recent years a significant increase in real estate activity, mainly due to tourism and the purchase of second homes. Why second homes? Because during the winter, the Nordic ski resort of Guils Fontanera to enjoy this sport. In addition, it is an ideal place to enjoy the mountain, which is full of mushrooms during the autumn months. This same mountain, which covers more than 1200 hectares of forest areais available for public enjoyment all year round.

From the entrance to the village of Guils, if you take the right, you will find an asphalted forest track that leads to Guils Fontanera, a set of Nordic ski slopes that represents the most important tourist attraction in the area. With more than 34 km of slopes, the options include levels of difficulty: green, blue, red and black. Skiers can choose the circuit that suits them best, all of them with beautiful views beautiful views of the mountains and the cerdanya valley.

If you don't have any equipment, don't worry, in Fontanera you can rent equipment for both classic and skating. You can also rent snowshoes and bicycles. Never skied before? No problem, the resort has a team of highly trained instructors. This is an excellent opportunity for your children to learn how to ski or, if you already know how, to improve their skills. In addition, the resort offers an excellent gastronomic service at its bar-restaurant, where you can enjoy a delicious typical Cerdanya dish.

The hiking is another of the most popular activities in the municipality. The most outstanding route is the Puigpedrós, which starts in Guils and crosses Puig Farinós and the Refugi d'Engorgs until it reaches the Malniu Refuge. The lake of Malniu, located in the Puigpedrós massif, is one of the natural jewels of this municipality, which it shares with its neighbouring municipality Meranges. This lake, surrounded by pines and large granite stones, offers a unique visual spectacle. It is also the starting point of the lake route, a mountain trail that runs for about 3 km in length.

Sant Martí d'Aravó: history and Beauty

The settlement of Sant Martí d'Aravó is a must for those who want to learn about the history of the region. Here you will find the beautiful bridge of Sant Martí, which spans the querol river. It is believed that its base was built in Roman times, but its main reconstruction took place between the years 1326 and 1328. In this nucleus you can also find the hermitage of Sant Martí whose construction dates back to the 10th century.

Housing developments in Guils de Cerdanya

In Sant Martí de Cerdanya you can find the housing development of second homes known as Puigcerdà Residencial. This residential complex offers cosy and beautiful houses, which have large gardens and swimming pool. In addition, there are other nearby urbanisations, such as Roc Foradat in Saneja and the Old Golf Neighbourhood. In Roc Foradat, you will find villas that become earthly paradises during family holidays. In the Golf District or the area of the old golf course, it is possible to find majestic houses and plots of land from which you can enjoy the most breathtaking views of Cerdanya.

Now you understand why the municipality of Guils de Cerdanya is an excellent option to buy a second home. Don't miss the opportunity to discover its hidden wonders. Also, Guils is close to activities such as alpine ski slopes at La Molina and Masella, golf courses and the shopping area of Puigcerdà.

Contact with Engel & Völkers Cerdanya at Puigcerdà and invest in your peace of mind to enjoy the best holidays and retreats: this is your moment, we have your home!