Vilobí d'Onyar

The place Vilobí d' Onyar belongs to the comarca of Selva, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. The municipality comprises the three villages Salitja, Sant Dalmai and Viloví. The latter is the administrative center of the municipality.

Vilobí d' Onyar bordered to the north by the river Onyar. The place is dominated by agriculture. The historic center is located around the Església de Sant Esteve.

Geography

The place Vilobí d' Onyar located south of Girona and its airport ( GRO) on the road GI -533. The hills of Sant Llop on the edge of volcano crater La Crosa form the highest point of the municipality with 203 meters. The landscape is mostly flat. The comarca of Selva ( Catalan for " jungle " ) is covered with pine and oak forests.

History

The earliest archaeological findings date back to the Stone Age. 882 Vilobí the place is first mentioned in writing as Villa Albini.

Economy

Fertile soil with good irrigation by the River Onyar provide a good basis for agriculture as a major economic factor. Since the Girona airport its operation has started at the end of the 60s, the service sector has become another important pillar.

Traffic

The roads GI -533, GIV- 5341 to connect Vilobí d' Onyar with Girona, Girona airport, the A-2 motorway, national road N -II. So the place has a good connection to the Costa Brava, Barcelona, ​​Girona and abroad.

Attractions

Can roscada ( Vilobí ) - Today's library and former coaching inn dates back to the 18th century

Santa Margarida ( Vilobí ) - Romanesque chapel from the 13th century

Ermita de Sant Llop (Sant Dalmai ) - Romanesque chapel on the hills of the crater rim

Església Sant Esteve - Church in the center of the 11th century