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View of Vilanova de SauFrancesc Ojeda · CC BY 3.0

Vilanova de Sau

Village

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.

Text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

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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Where to sleep in Vilanova de Sau

6 registered places to stay

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What to see

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    La iglesia de San Andrés de Bancells es un edificio religioso de la población de Vilanova de Sau en la comarca catalana de Osona de la provincia de Barcelona.

    IglesiaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

    Iglesia de San Andrés de Bancells
    Albarcoc · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    2.

    La iglesia de Santa María de Vallclara es un edificio religioso de la población de Vilanova de Sau en la comarca catalana de Osona de la provincia de Barcelona.

    IglesiaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

    Iglesia de Santa María de Vallclara
    Mikipons · CC BY-SA 3.0 es
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    3.

    Casa fortificada de estilo arte románico.

    Casa fortificadaBien de interés cultural

    Casal del Pi (Edificio fortificado)
    Bestiasonica ( talk ) · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    4.

    Castillo de estilo popular.

    CastilloBien de interés cultural

    Castillo del Puig de la Forca
    Antoni Grifol · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Iglesia de estilo románica, del siglo XI.

    IglesiaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

    Sant Romà de Sau
    Josep Bracons from Barcelona, Catalonia · CC BY-SA 2.0
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    6.

    Masía de estilo popular, del siglo XIX.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

    Collsabena
    Antoni Gallardo i Garriga · Public domain
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    7.

    Masía de estilo popular, del siglo XVI.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

    El Company
    Antoni Gallardo i Garriga · Public domain
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    8.

    Iglesia de estilo ecléctico, del siglo XVIII.

    IglesiaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

    Església de Sant Pere de Castanyadell
    Anonymous Unknown author · Public domain
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    9.

    Masía de estilo popular, del siglo XVIII.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

    Malafogassa
    jordi domènech · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    10.

    Masía de estilo popular, del siglo XVI.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

    Mas Morgadès
    Josep Garrut i Sala · Public domain
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    Masía de estilo popular, del siglo XIX.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

    Panissers
    Antoni Gallardo i Garriga · Public domain
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    12.

    Oratorio de estilo popular.

    OratorioBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

    Pedronet de la Mare de Déu dels Cingles
    Josep Maria Viñolas Esteva · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    13.

    Puente de estilo gótica, del siglo XV.

    PuenteBien Cultural de Interés Local

    Pont de Malafogassa
    Mikipons · CC BY-SA 3.0 es
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    14.

    Iglesia de estilo románica.

    IglesiaBien Cultural de Interés Local

    Santa Maria de Vilanova de Sau
    Quelet · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    15.

    Casa rectoral de estilo popular, del siglo XVIII.

    Casa rectoralBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

    Rectoria de Sant Andreu de Bancells
    Albarcoc · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    16.

    Casa fortificada de estilo popular.

    Casa fortificadaBien de interés cultural

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    17.

    Masía de estilo popular.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

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    18.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

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    19.

    Masía de estilo popular, del siglo XVIII.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

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    20.

    Masía de estilo popular.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

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    21.

    Masía de estilo popular, del siglo XVI.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

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    22.

    Masía de estilo popular.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

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    23.

    Masía de estilo popular, del siglo XVIII.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

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    24.

    Masía de estilo popular.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

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    25.

    Masía de estilo popular.

    MasíaBien cultural parte del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña

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    26.

    Muralla

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    27.

    Iglesia

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    28.

    Mirador

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    29.

    Mirador

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    30.

    Ruinas

Monuments from Wikidata; summaries from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited to their authors.

What to do

5 plans to experience Vilanova de Sau on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

3 activities

Hiking: Camí de Sant Jaume (Sant Pere de Rodes - Montserrat)

Hiking: GR 151 · Camí Oliba

Hiking: GR 178 · Ruta d'en Serrallonga

More routes on WikilocHiking routes on Google Maps

Bike

2 activities

MTB: La Riba - El Bruguer - La Riba

MTB: Ruta d'enllaç Vilanova de Sau - Rupit

Cycling routes on Google Maps

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Vilanova de Sau

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • Reservoirs and lakesPantà de Sau · 1.8 km away, in Masies de Roda (Les) · 2 within 15 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingSant Feliuet de Savassona · 3.8 km away, in Tavèrnoles · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Horse ridingHípic Club GT · 7.9 km away, in FolguerolesGetting there
  • GolfTaradell Club de Golf · 12.8 km away, in Taradell · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Via ferratasVariant al pont de la Via Ferrata de les Baumes Corcades · 22 km away, in Centelles · 10 within 25 kmGetting there