Vilanova De Bellpuig: Culture, Landscape and Events

Vilanova de Bellpuig offers several clear points of reference for planning a trip: historic buildings, notable trees, the Secans de Belianes-Preixana area and events throughout the year. If you’re looking for a hotel, consider whether culture, landscape or an event is the reason for your stay. Compare the local details with your interests, then plan your main focus accordingly.

Buildings from different eras

The parish church of Sant Pere Apòstol is a noteworthy place in Vilanova de Bellpuig. It is associated with the Gothic altarpiece Mare de Déu del Lliri, dating from the 15th century. The Gothic Arcada gòtica de l'església de Sant Pere Apòstol is also a religious cultural heritage site in the town. The church, altarpiece and arcade thus offer different starting points for exploring the area’s cultural history.

Other architectural details mark different periods: the historic town hall building Antic edifici de l'Ajuntament dates from the 17th century. At Ca l'Apotecari, a window in the right-hand part of the building bears the year 1792; the adjoining section has an earlier construction history. The façade of Cal Palau is considered one of the earliest examples of monumental civil architecture in Pla d'Urgell after the Guerra del Francès. Taken together, these details point not to a single building history, but to several different periods and types of buildings.

Trees and landscape in the municipality

The Plàtan de les 7 branques stands within the municipality, on the bank of the third irrigation channel of the Canal d'Urgell. The centuries-old tree measures 7.5 metres in circumference at its base and is 35 metres tall. These two measurements describe different aspects of its size. Another named tree is the Alzina dels Fondets, on the Camí de Les Pletes; its age is estimated at around 300 years. The two trees can therefore be distinguished by their respective characteristics without conflating their locations.

The surrounding landscape is also described in specific terms. The Secans de Belianes-Preixana protected natural area is designated as a ZEPA, or special protection area for birds, and extends partly into Vilanova de Bellpuig. The area is flat and predominantly agricultural, with a dense network of roads accessible to all types of vehicles. In Vilanova de Bellpuig, the Tercera Sèquia Principal of the Canal d'Urgell is designated as a resource for culture, nature and water. These details offer different points of reference for exploring the landscape, agriculture and water.

Routes and cycling events

A route from El Palau d'Anglesola to Vilanova de Bellpuig follows the Canal d'Urgell. The final section of the Gravel centre: Pla d'Urgell route connects the route with Vilanova de Bellpuig and Golmés. The published route for the 2026 edition of the XVI CatiGat Bici-Tour Pla d'Urgell passed through Vilanova de Bellpuig. These descriptions differ in whether they refer to a route along the canal, the course of a final route section or a specific event edition.

Events and local highlights

The Fira Cominart takes place on the fourth Sunday in May and features products from the retail, industrial and craft sectors. Check the current programme separately if you want to plan your trip specifically around the fair. The Cursa de la Guineu takes place in June and is organised by Club Atletisme la Guineu; the Triatló is held in August and organised by Club Ciclista Guineus. This makes it possible to distinguish the events by month and organiser.

Traditional wood-fired bread ovens are also part of the local character. Vilanova de Bellpuig is also home to an organic farmer who is considered one of the most significant producers in the area. Alongside the buildings and landscape, production and agriculture are therefore other distinct themes to consider when planning your trip. Discover more destinations: Sant Llorenç De Morunys, La Pobla De Segur, Brics, Ciutadilla, Araós, Cortscastell, Os De Balaguer, Isil.

For the broader travel overview: Lleida.