Natural heritage

An important part of the identity of Anglès is its natural environment, characterised by the stream bed of the River and its proximity to the Guilleries mountains.

The River Ter

All the way from its source in Ulldeter (2,400 m altitude) to its mouth at La Gola de Ter (Torroella de Montgrí-l’Estartit), the River Ter is known for the variety and richness of the landscapes it generates, which can be explained by the variable climate and orography along its course (the longest in the Pyrenees-Mediterranean hydrographic network).

Anglès occupies a small part of the Ter Valley and is surrounded by riparian forests made up of alders, willows, silver poplars and black poplars. The town is bordered by the river in the north, which provides it with a fertile mosaic of agroforestry land and a wealth of river-related cultural heritage.

One outstanding piece of this heritage is the rope ferry used to cross from one side of the river to the other, thus connecting Anglès and Sant Julià de Llor. These vessels were common before reservoirs were built and remained in use until the 1970s. The boat was propelled manually across the river, with the help of a rope and a system of wheels, axles and gears.

Today, Anglès has a rope ferry named Remei, built by the Calella de Palafrugell Lateen Sailing Friends Association, which serves to inform about the history of the municipality’s relationship with the river.

In addition, the characteristics of the River Ter’s water make it an ideal habitat for river trout. This has led to the area becoming one of the leading spots for catch-and-release fishing.

You can click the links to discover the river and other information of interest:

https://naturalocal.net/es/destinos/barcelona/ruta-del-ter-peu-610

https://naturalocal.net/es/destinos/girona/ruta-del-ter-peu-710