The first note goes back to 889/890 AD when King Eudes (Odo of France) gave to Wicfried Villa Mulinnensis – village of mills, later developed into Monells.

The village was built inside the walls of castle Castillo Bizconde de Bas, firstly mentioned in 1.102 AD of which only part of walls and towers are left. Both remains of Romanesque style.

Houses preserved until now were built a bit later in excellent Gothic with impressive system of arches and other Gothic elements like windows and decorations. The outstanding piece is for sure horseshoe arched balcony on main square.

The whole system of construction of houses has stayed untouched till now, so it´s excellent example of Medieval Organic Architecture.

The same year 1.102 AD is important date for Monells as the village became place of the Mercado Semanal, the place of market every week which brought richness for long time.

Monuments

• Carrer dels Arcs (Street of Arches) – arched street connecting main entrance with square
• Carrer de Vilanova (Vilanova Street) – largest street along the castle wall with houses dating the 13th century
• Plaza Jaume I (Jaume the I Square) – impressive hearth of the village and place of medieval market
• Plaza de Oli (Oli Square) – tiny square hidden in between some houses
• Iglesia de St. Genís (St. Genís Church) – originally Romanesque piece later rebuilt in Baroque style

Entertainment

To visit and stay couple of hours or days in the village with this special heritage and atmosphere, it´s the entertainment by itself, it´s a journey back to Middle Age while enjoying excellent present gastronomy.

• Fiesta Pequena de San Bruguet – Small Fest of St. Bruguet (January) – it´s a fest of farming while tractors, animals and tools of farmers meet in the center
• Fiesta Mayor de Sant Genís – Major Festival of St. Genís (August) – music, dance, concerts and others to enjoy summer

Bars & Restaurants

• El Roura Blanche – relaxing site with medieval atmosphere cooking lovely local dishes, the breakfast finally became long Gluttony
• Arcs de Monells Hotel – beautiful restaurant in a beautiful medieval building

Accommodation

• Arcs de Monells Hotel – lovely charming place with long history being antique hospital from 14th century
• Hotel Monells Summum – another superb option to stay overnight with lovely decor and pleasant atmosphere