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Llo

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pyrénées-Orientales

Charming little village in the Pyrenees-Orientales, in Occitan region Llo takes place a hundred kilometers from Perpignan, in the heart of the district of Prades. Border of Spain, it is located not far from Saillagousse, and Estavar Nahuja.

Inhabited since Neolithic times, as evidenced by the field of urns found on site, the territory of Llo experienced many occupations over the centuries and with time forging its multicultural character. The town owes its fame to its thermal waters that still attract many visitors eager to enjoy their benefits.

Ideally located for exploring the wonders of Cerdanyà commune Llo also has an interesting architectural and historical heritage that testifies to the richness of its past.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLlo
Postcode66800
Latitude42.4556250 (N 42° 27’ 20”)
Longitude2.0625700 (E 2° 3’ 45”)
AltitudeFrom 1319m to 2840m
Surface area28.44 km²
Population170 inhabitants
Density5 inhabitants/km²
PrefecturePerpignan (92 km, 1:32)
Insee code66100
IntercommunalityCC Pyrénées Cerdagne
DepartmentPyrénées-Orientales
TerritoriesLanguedoc-Roussillon, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Saillagouse2.6 km (5 min)
Err4.7 km (8 min)
Eyne5.1 km (8 min)
Sainte-Léocadie7 km (10 min)
Estavar7.1 km (12 min)
Bolquère9.5 km (14 min)
Puigmal9.5 km (12 min)
La Cabanasse10 km (15 min)
Nahuja11 km (16 min)
Osséja11.2 km (15 min)
Mont-Louis11.3 km (16 min)
Saint-Pierre-dels-Forcats11.3 km (19 min)
Bourg-Madame11.6 km (14 min)
Palau-de-Cerdagne11.6 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Strolling through the streets of Llo, do not fail to be seduced by its rich medieval heritage. The program of your walk, the old feudal castle installed height, the tower del Vacaro accessible via a small footpath or the San Feliu chapel. Difficult access for installed on top of Lladre, it nevertheless offers an incredible panorama of the surroundings. A via ferrata trail allows access safely.

Do not miss either the St. Fruitful Church, a beautiful example of Catalan Romanesque architecture today classified historic monument. Built in stone in the twelfth century, it also reveals some elements of rubble and a western facade topped with a bell tower with three windows reminiscent of the Holy Roman Church Caldegas. Magnificent, the apse has a beautiful frieze topped gear teeth carved corbels.

Need to unwind and relax? The hottest Llo baths are the perfect place to find appeasement with the benefits of sulphurous hot springs.

The town also has various hiking trails of all levels accessible around the village to enjoy the local flora and fauna and rich heritage.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

The main festival is held annually in May 15

The second Sunday of October, it is possible to enjoy the entertainment of the local party.

A Christmas market is proposed in December.

Photos

Rocky peak with its watchtower
Rocky peak with its watchtower
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Weather

Friday 13 december
Min. -3°C - Max. 2°C
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Saturday 14 december
Min. -4°C - Max. 1°C
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Sunday 15 december
Min. -3°C - Max. 2°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Electric fat-bike ride on snow in Font Romeu
Sports sensations79 € Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (5.6 km)
Electric mountain bike ride in Font Romeu
Sports sensations79 € Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (5.6 km)
Dry Canyon of Fontanelles from Font Romeu
Sports sensations56 € La Cabanasse (7.5 km)
Guided snowshoe hike from Mont-Louis, Font Romeu
Nature and the great outdoors26 € La Cabanasse (7.5 km)
Winter hot spring canyon of Thuès-les-Bains, Pyrenees
Sports sensations65 € La Cabanasse (7.7 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Around the ramparts of Mont-Louis
HikeEasy40 minLa Cabanasse (7.6 km)
The Carança Gorges
HikeAthletic3:30Thuès-Entre-Valls (15.1 km)
The Lakes of Nohèdes
HikeAthletic7:30Nohèdes (26 km)
Madrès Peak
HikeIntermediate3:00Roquefort-de-Sault (33 km)
Along the Bohère Canal
HikeIntermediate2:30Prades (35 km)

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