Sant Martí Sarroca: Romanesque Heritage, Karst and Wine Country

Sant Martí Sarroca combines significant Romanesque heritage with a landscape shaped by karst and winegrowing. You can plan your trip around different interests: the monumental complex with its castle and church, the natural landscape of Les Valls, historic paths or events around Sa Roca. If you are looking for a hotel, these themes can help you match your interests to the time of year you plan to travel.

Karst Landscape and Winegrowing

Les Valls lies between the hill of turó de la Roca and the adjacent mountain. Its limestone karst terrain features rock faces, karst caves, rock shelters and even a perforated rock formation. Sant Martí Sarroca also has a significant group of natural freshwater springs. Dry-stone walls and huts shape the agricultural wine-growing landscape. The area can therefore be viewed from two perspectives: as karst terrain and as a wine-growing cultural landscape.

Romanesque Heritage and Planning Your Visit

The monumental complex of Sant Martí comprises Castell dels Santmartí castle and the church of Santa Maria. It is an outstanding example of Catalan Romanesque architecture; both buildings are classified as Cultural Assets of National Interest (BCIN). The castle’s visitor arrangements are important for planning your trip: Castell dels Santmartí is closed until further notice, and occasional themed visits are announced. So don’t plan a castle visit as an activity that is always available; check whether a themed visit has been announced.

Historic Paths and Landscape Experiences

A network of historic paths in Sant Martí Sarroca links old village centres and remote farmhouses. The paths are used for recreation and to experience the landscape. Examples include the old road to Vilafranca, the paths from les Cases Noves to els Hostalets and La Bleda, and the paths of Conilleres, Ferriol and els Hostalets. There are various historic routes to choose from, linking village centres and remote farmhouses with opportunities to experience the landscape.

The outdoor visit experience at Sa Roca complements a visit to the natural landscape of Camí de Les Valls via the old castle path. The outdoor visit and the nature theme offer different focuses. If you plan your trip around your interests, you can distinguish this experience from the historic paths linking old village centres and remote farmhouses.

Events Around Sa Roca

Sarroca Medieval takes place every year in October around Sa Roca; the exact dates may vary from one edition to another. Check the dates for the relevant year if you want to plan your trip around the event. Another example of the region’s wine and gastronomy is SarrocaTast: the third edition took place on 13 June 2026 as an enogastronomic evening featuring tastings of offerings from the municipality’s wineries and restaurants. The event was once again held at Sant Martí Sarroca Castle.

The two events take place at different times of year: SarrocaTast was held in June 2026, while Sarroca Medieval takes place every October. The specific dates of the October event may vary from one edition to another; bear this in mind when planning your stay.

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