Juvinyà medieval castle

This information centre provides visitors information on the main attractions and places of interest in Sant Joan les Fonts and La Garrotxa.

Fortified house (14th century), defense tower (12th century).

Medieval and modern canals.

Model of the flour mill that once occupied this buiding.

Audiovisual display of Sant Joan les Fonts and La Garrotxa.

Access: Vehicle access is possible (with the exception of coaches, which should park near the Plaça Major) to just outside Estada Juvinyà. Located around 5 km from Olot, head towards La Canya and then Sant Joan les Fonts; on entering Sant Joan les Fonts turn left at the first set of traffic lights.

Located overlooking the river Fluvià, its main defence tower stands out with its Catalan flag atop.

It currently houses the headquarters of the Francesc Caula municipal library, and the opening hours are:

Monday and Tuesday from 16.30 to 19.30 h

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

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