Today we visit one of the most privileged scenic viewpoints int the north Ampurdan. We are talking about Mas Ventós, an esplanade surrounded by fields with a recreational area that will delight children and where we will enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Roses Bay.

Views from the Mas Ventós scenic viewpoint, in Palau-Saverdera, Girona, Costa Brava, Spain

Mas Ventós is in the same access road that leads to the Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes. Therefore, if you travel to this wonderful medieval building you’ll pass by in front of this scenic viewpoint. It is an idyllic place to rest. Located amid the mountains of Rodes (also called the Verdera Mountains), in Cap de Creus, is a place of absolute calm.

The beautiful landscape allows us to reach from Castelló d’Empúries until the Castle of Sant Salvador, even reaching the summit of the Canigó mountain. The viewpoint is shaped like a half circle and his vision is completely open, without any artificial or natural barrier that prevent us from looking at the landscape in all its glory.

Map to recognize places from the Mirador de Más Ventós, near Roses, Costa Brava, Spain

The Natural Park of Aiguamolls de l’Empordà, Empuriabrava and Roses village the are other points easily recognizable from this place, some 460 meters above sea level.

But this corner has also a curious and interesting environment. Its name comes from the old farmhouse next to him, inserted into a playground and picnic zone. A perfect place to spend a few hours with the family next to a building of uncertain date but in any case before the XVIIIth century. It was remodeled by its owners, the Dukes of Medinacelli in 1878 and remained occupied until the middle of last century. Today it is possible to recognize inside the oven.

Ancient farmhouse Mas Ventós still stays next to the viewpoint esplanade

And that’s not all. For those who like to walk, Mas Ventós is the beginning of a beautiful route, low difficulty and of about 1 hour duration, always with views to the sea, leading to Sant Onofre Hermitage, bright white little church situated on a rock, dating back at least 1362. Every second Saturday in May a pilgrimage is organised towards it, which brings together local resident of Palau-Saverdera and other visitors. From this chapel you get another beautiful view of the Empordà.

Foot trail that leads to the Sant Onofre Hermitage from Mas Ventós viewpoint

This wonderful place inspired Jaume Bonaterra i Dabau (1898-1985) the composition of one of the most popular sardanas (the typical catalan dance and music) in the repertoire: “Sota el Mas Ventós” (“Under Mas Ventós”).

Sant Onofre Hermitage, on a rock