Hotel Fonda Siqués

Avda.Lluis Companys,6 (Besalú) 17850

Compulsory stop for those travellers who want to sample traditional dinning. The current dining room used to be the stables, and still preserves the original drinking trough and manger, and next to it were the hauliers' dining room, the village café and the gentlemen's dining room, which was right next to the kitchen to provide suitable service.

Much of the menu is based on 'volcanic gastronomy' using locally grown products nourished by volcanic soil. Open the all year and from:

Breakfast: 08:45 to 11:00
Lunch: 13:00 to 16:00
Dinners: 20:30 to 22:00

The swimming pool is located in the upper part of the Inn's grounds, in the part called the Turell. You get there via the gardens along a dry river bed going uphill and ending up at some steps. There is a cold-drinks machine, parasols and sun loungers. Due to its high-up position you can get a bird's eye view of Besalú, la Mare de Déu del Mont and the Sagrat Cor.

The Fonda Siquès has an unattended open-air car park for its hotel and restaurant customers right next to the road; with a capacity for about twenty cars and very near the historic centre and Roman bridge.

Please note that the pool is currently closed until further notice.

Located in one of Europe's most important volcanic areas are the towns Besalú, Santa Pau and Olot.

Besalú is one of Catalonia's prettiest and most visited inland towns. Bisuldunum is a fortress between two rivers: the Fluvià and the Capellades.
In 1966 it was declared a "National Hitorical and Artistic Monument" due to its great architectural value. The whole town is an example of Romanesque art and well worth a visit.

The Girona province offers much to see and do from interesting cities and towns of historical interest, to a day out on one of the Costa Brava's picturesque beaches.

For nature lovers the whole region boasts stunning scenery and lovely footpaths ideal for long enjoyable walks.

Hotel Fonda Siqués offers pet-friendly accommodation in Besalú. The hotel has an outdoor pool and views of the mountains, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Rooms have a TV. The rooms have a private bathroom. There is babysitting service at the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. Girona is 26 km from Hotel Fonda Siqués, while Roses is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava Airport, 34 km from the property.

The hotel has 26 rooms. Each room is uniquely decorated and has its own individual character and great views over the mountains.

The rooms on the first floor already existed when the hotel opened as an Inn. Although smaller than those on the second floor, they still preserve the characteristic look of the beginning of the 20th century, but with the comforts a 21st century-customer needs.

All rooms are en suite and are equipped with heating, telephone, and TV.

Some of the rooms have air conditioning.

By plane:
Airport Girona-Costa Brava a 39 km.

From Girona Airport there is a bus service to Girona's train station (route Airport-Girona). Journey 25 minutes. One an hour runs from airport between 5:30 to 0:30. .

There are also taxi's and car hire from Avis, Europe-Rent a car, Europcar and Hertz.

By Train: RENFE station until Girona. Consult departures and arrivals on the web site of RENFE.

By Bus: TEISA services, from Girona to Besalú. Regular service from Girona-Banyoles-Olot.
Time table from Girona to Besalú from Monday to Friday 7:15 a 21:15 every 2 hours. Saturdays from 9:15 to 21:15, every 2 hours. Sundays and Bank Holidays at 11:15, 17:15,

By Car, from Barcelona to Besalú:
-Take exit from Barcelona for the C-17/C-58 towards AP7 Girona - França
-Continue onto the C-33, first toll in Mollet
Continue over the E-15 / AP7, pick-up the toll ticket in La Roca del Vallès
-Take exit 6 signposted Girona Norte, Banyoles, Olot (also a toll)
-Follow signs Banyoles, Olot-Ripoll
-Continue on the C-66, and when you are close to Banyoles, continue on the C-66, once you get in Besalú, take the Av. President Companys, the Hotel is located on the right hand side.

Hotel has outdoor and private free parking.