Are you looking for things to see in Ponts to start planning your getaway to Lleida?
Forgetting the routine and connecting with nature doesn’t have to be a difficult task. You don’t even have to wait for a vacation; you just need to choose a free weekend, pick the people you want to accompany you, and organize your quick getaway.
But where?
This is a question many people ask, and our recommendation is to head to the mountains, where the air is purer and worries become minuscule compared to the high peaks.
Next, we will explain what to see in Ponts, a small town located in a strategic place that offers many charms to its visitors.
Ponts, the pearl of La Noguera
Before explaining what to see in Ponts, we want to give you some context and let you know exactly where this town is located and why it deserves your visit.
Ponts is a town that belongs to the comarca of La Noguera and is located at a strategic crossroads of ancient roads between Artesa, La Seu d’Urgell, Calaf, and Andorra. It is a town with a magnificent historical heritage, including Calle Mayor and the Church of Sant Pere. Added to this is a great vitality, with very traditional popular festivals: the Festa del Ranxo or the Festa del Roser.
Additionally, Ponts has numerous cultural initiatives that will explain the history of this town that has passed through the hands of Iberians, Romans, Goths, Saracens, etc.
What to see and visit in Ponts?
Now, let’s get to the point to explain what to see in Ponts and what are the main highlights of this town, so you can enjoy it in all its essence.
Sant Pere de Ponts
Sant Pere de Ponts is a Romanesque church from the 11th century located on the mountain of Sant Pere, where you can also find the ruins of the Castle of Ponts. This religious building consists of a single nave: in the north part, there are three apses ending with an eight-sided tower with two rows of windows. The Church of Sant Pere de Ponts was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1931.
Ranxo de Ponts
The Ranxo de Ponts may not be one of the places to see in Ponts, but rather an experience to enjoy with all your senses. This is one of the most emblematic festivals of the comarca, as it is a gastronomic fair of medieval origins, where the poor received a ranxo (Catalan stew) the day before Carnival.
Currently, the festival consists of large pots cooking slowly with ingredients such as chickpeas, butifarra, beans, meat of all kinds, potatoes, etc. The preparation of this communal meal is accompanied by various performances and entertainment events for all audiences.
Baronía de Rialb
Baronía de Rialb is a town very close to Ponts that is worth visiting on your getaway. It is located around the Rialb River and is surrounded by the most impressive mountains and valleys of the Catalan Pyrenees. You can take a walk through this beautiful town and enter some of its craft shops, where you can find the most typical products of the area.
Francesc Boncompte Museum
The Francesc Boncompte Museum is one of the most original museums in the province of Lleida. In this space, a large collection of white and fire weapons from all eras is gathered. This curious collection began to take shape in the 1950s when Mr. Boncompte started restoring weapons.
Apart from the war section, which is the most important and extensive, other interesting sections include: old motorcycles, instruments of various trades, old toys, and other objects.
Mas de n’Olives
Mas de n’Olives is a house located in Ponts where a rock with prehistoric engravings was found. The rock measures 9 meters by 7.20, and more than 80 figures have been identified representing various scenes of the daily life of the inhabitants of the area.
Take a hike
Ponts is a town with a lot of charm, but its greatest attraction is the nature that surrounds it, which you can visit freely. We recommend packing your hiking boots and daring to try some of these interesting routes:
- From Ponts to Mas Castell via the Creu del Samarra (11.92km)
- From Ponts to Agramunt via the GR-3 (22.94km)
- From Ponts to Santa Maria dels Arquells via Sant Pere (12.62km)
- From Ponts to the Fluvial Park via El Pantà de Rialb (18.67km)
- From La Baronia de Rialb to Ponts (9.63km)
Now that you know what to see in Ponts, you are ready to grab a pencil and paper and start planning your getaway with family, friends, or your partner. If you are looking for the best place to stay and completely disconnect during your free days, we recommend booking your stay at Casa dels Peixos, an accommodation surrounded by an incomparable natural environment and with all the comforts you will need during your stay.