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Vilanova de Sau

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Vilanova de Sau is a town in the comarca of the Osona in Catalonia, eastern Spain. It is situated in the valley called Sau. The Ter river runs through the valley, now dammed into Pantà de Sau, a reservoir which is in the municipal territory of Vilanova de Sau, and is a tourist attraction and base for water sports and hiking. The reservoir houses the submerged Church of Sant Romà.

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The municipality is linked to Vic and the C-25 (Eix transversal, Girona-Lleida) by the N-141 road.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Vilanova de Sau
Province
Barcelona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
325
Altitude
558 m
Mayor
Joan Riera Comellas
Area (IGN)
60.2 km²
District
Osona
Postcode
08519
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The essentials for getting around Vilanova de Sau without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 41.9475° N, 2.3849° E

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
08519
Altitude
558 m
Population (INE 2025)
325 inhabitants
District
Osona
Province / region
Barcelona · Cataluña
Official website
vilanovadesau.cat

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Vilanova de Sau's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Vilanova de Sau

6 registered places to stay

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