VilajuĂŻga combines winemaking and hiking trails with Romanesque and megalithic heritage. The routes have different focuses: the Ruta del Vi leads to places connected with winemaking, while the Ruta MegalĂtica passes through a megalithic complex. For the hikes, too, it is worth looking closely at the route format and estimated duration.
Winemaking and landscapes
Vineyards and olive groves still dominate the western part of the municipality of VilajuĂŻga. Winemaking is not only a feature of this landscape but also a traditional agricultural activity in the town and throughout the EmpordĂ region. The Ruta del Vi leads to several places in VilajuĂŻga connected with wine production or making, giving the route a concrete link to local agriculture.
At Celler Espelt, the Ruta del Vi includes vineyards and facilities for making and ageing wine. A tasting of various wines produced there is planned afterward. Check in advance whether tastings are available during your visit. Vilajuïga’s mineral water is also part of the town’s history: in July 1904, it was recognised as mineral medicinal water.
Choose hiking trails by route format and duration
The Ruta del Vi is an easy 3.31-kilometre circular route with an estimated duration of 1.5 to 2 hours. The equally easy route to Castell de Quermançó is shorter, at 2.25 kilometres; it is not a circular route and is estimated to take 1 to 1.5 hours. The two trails therefore differ both in route format and in estimated time.
Another option is the family-friendly circular route around Puig Castellar. It starts and ends at the information point for Cap de Creus Natural Park in VilajuĂŻga. These trails offer different ways to hike: a circular route linked to wine, a non-circular route and a family-friendly loop. The right choice depends on the kind of route you have in mind.
Megalithic and Romanesque heritage
The Ruta MegalĂtica passes through the megalithic complex of Coma d’Infern. Dating from between the 4th and 2nd millennia BC, it includes a remarkable group of megalithic tombs. One megalith is the largest in the municipality of VilajuĂŻga; its location in a hollow, at a non-dominant site, is unusual.
The Església de Sant Feliu also offers a glimpse into the town’s older architectural history. The Romanesque church is included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia. Based on its features, it may date from the mid-11th century. The wording is deliberately cautious: this is a possible date, not an exact year.
A road from VilajuĂŻga provides easy access to the restored Romanesque monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes. The monastery was built between the 10th and 12th centuries. It adds a nearby historic site to the local themes, without being presented as one of the circular routes in VilajuĂŻga.
Plan your journey and accommodation
On 10 July 2026, Adif reported that Rodalies lines R11 and RG1 serve VilajuĂŻga station. Check the timetable before travelling. This lets you plan your journey around the available services, while the hiking trails offer their own options for your time in the area, with different route formats.
If you are looking for a hotel in Vilajuiga, you can start by choosing your focus: winemaking and the Ruta del Vi, one of the hikes described here, or the megalithic and Romanesque heritage. Information about route format and estimated duration can help you compare the hiking options, while the different cultural themes offer further points of interest for your stay.
Discover more destinations: Sant Pere Pescador, Toses, Tortellá, Castell-Platja d’Aro, Gerona, Santa Cristina De Aro, Fontcoberta, La Vajol.
See the overview of destinations in the wider area: Girona.
