An old path through cork oak forests and the town centre clustered around Sant Briç offer two distinct starting points for a stay in Tapis: landscape and history. There is also a route with views of the Massís de Les Salines and a feast day in November. For planning a hike, the Camí vell de Maçanet a Tapis provides specific distance and duration information.

Hiking trails and landscape

The Camí vell de Maçanet a Tapis preserves an old path that runs through cork oak forests. The hiking trail is five kilometres long, climbs 300 metres and takes approximately one hour and 20 minutes. Its difficulty is moderate to easy. As trail conditions can vary, these details are a guide for planning your hike. Allow for breaks and other activities as well as walking time when planning your day.

Another route, Tapis–Sant Pere Vilars–El Fau, starts in Tapis and reaches the Sant Pere Vilars chapel after 4.5 kilometres. The 4.5 kilometres refer to the distance to the chapel; the Camí vell hiking trail is listed as five kilometres long. The Camí vell also has information on elevation gain, approximate walking time and difficulty. This can help you decide whether to focus your hike on the route to the chapel or on a trail with several specific planning details.

The Vuelta a Tapis leads to a ridge with views of the Massís de Les Salines. On clear days, the sea can be seen from there. The route also leads to La Gorga del Sabarrès; whether swimming is possible depends on conditions, which vary seasonally. The ridge and sea views offer different landscape features from the old path through the cork oak forests.

Fresh water flows in abundance year-round at Font Fresca. Beside the spring are a picnic table, a lime tree and a large chestnut tree. The table and the two trees are as much a part of the described spot as the spring itself.

Townscape and history

In the inhabited town centre, the houses cluster around the church of Sant Briç. The church is first mentioned in a document from 954, in which Wifredo de Besalú transferred Sant Briç to the monastery of Sant Pere de Camprodon. Also in 954, Guifré II de Besalú transferred an allod in Tapis to the monastery so that the sanctuary of Les Salines could be built there. These two historical details refer to different things: one to the church of Sant Briç, the other to an allod and the purpose of building the sanctuary of Les Salines.

Annual festivals

The Festa major in the district of Tapis takes place on the feast day of its patron saint, Sant Briç, on 13 November. If you would like to combine your trip with the local festival, check the event dates in advance. The date gives you a specific point of reference for planning, while the rest of your stay can be centred on the hiking trails, landscape or townscape.

Tapis as a destination for your stay

When looking for a hotel for a stay in Tapis, you can first decide what you would like your visit to focus on: a hike with stated walking time and elevation gain, views from the ridge, or the history surrounding Sant Briç.

For the general travel overview: Macanet De Cabrenys.