¡An experience with history!
On one of the peaks of the Rodes mountain range we find the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, the castle of Verdara or the remains of the megalithic culture. It was built in the 10th century, and until the 14th century it was the main spiritual centre of the county of Empúries. It consists of the church, the bell tower, the cloister, the sacristies, the living quarters and the abbot's palace. It is built under the remains of the castle of Verdara (13th century), which gave it protection. From the monastery there is a magnificent view of Llançà, Port de la Selva and to the north of Cap de Creus.
Also close to the monastery are the ruins of the medieval village of Santa Cruz de Roda, of which only the pre-Romanesque church, dedicated to Saint Helena, remains standing. The monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes represents Catalan Romanesque architecture from the 10th century, although it underwent several subsequent modifications. In 1930 it was declared a national monument, being considered one of the most important cultural assets of the province of Girona. It can be visited throughout the year with guided tours.
The building is built with terraces to adapt to the terrain, which is very uneven due to the mountain on which it is located. The monastery is located within the Cap de Creus Natural Park, created in the 20th century (on March 12, 1998).
