Llabià brings together a small hilltop settlement, historic buildings and clearly defined routes. The village layout, Sant Romà and various viewpoints give the place a cultural and scenic setting. The routes to Llabià and along one of its main streets also provide their own points of reference.
Village layout and historic details
The small hilltop settlement is laid out along two main streets: carrer major and carrer del Mar. Most of the houses have been restored while preserving their historic appearance. Several doorways and windows from the 16th and 17th centuries are still intact. The streets show how the village is laid out, while the doorways and windows draw attention to individual older architectural features. The village’s historic character can therefore be seen both in its overall form and in specific architectural details. The architectural elements mentioned span two centuries, while the restorations concern the overall appearance of the houses.
Sant Romà and the history of the village
The church of Sant Romà de Llabià stands at the highest point of the village. A 1182 document from the Augustinian collegiate church of Santa Maria d’Ullà lists Sant Romà among the parish churches whose ownership was confirmed to the priory. Thus, in addition to the church’s position in the village, there is a medieval connection between the parish church and the priory. The topography also shapes the village’s setting: Llabià stands on a hill almost entirely surrounded by the plain. From there, wide-ranging views extend across much of the comarca.
Two viewpoints, two landscapes
From Llabià, panoramic views stretch across the plain of Ullastret. At Puig de la Font Pasquala, by contrast, the view takes in the entire Baix Ter plain, from the Montgrí Massif to Cap de Begur; the Medes Islands are also visible. The viewpoints therefore have different geographical reference points: the view from the village is of the plain of Ullastret, while the panorama from the Puig encompasses Baix Ter, including the named endpoints and islands.
Paths to Llabià and through the village
One path follows the GR-92 northwest to Puig de la Font Pasquala and, after descending, continues towards Llabià. The route description thus links a compass direction, a named viewpoint and the direction taken after the descent. Since waymarking conditions can change, check the current route markings before setting out.
Stage 6 of the Ruta dels Indiketes leads directly to Llabià and then climbs carrer major. Along this street, you can see original sculptures made from oxidised iron and recycled materials, donated by the sculptor Josep Coll. The two route references differ: the GR-92 focuses on the Puig and the direction after the descent, while Stage 6 focuses on arrival in the village and the route along carrer major. Each route description can therefore be understood in relation to a specific landscape or village feature.
Llabià Festa Major
The Llabià Festa Major is celebrated on 26 May and includes a Sardana performance. If you plan to include the festival in your trip, check the date in advance.
Getting to Llabià
A short road branches off near Serra de Daró from the local road between Canapost and Serra de Daró and leads to Llabià. Other routes lead to the village from Gualta and from the road between Parlavà and Torroella de Montgrí. These roads and places provide specific reference points for getting there. Since road conditions can change, check the latest situation before setting out.
For the broader travel overview: Fontanilles.
