About Parque Neolítico de la Draga
Comment by Bravissima about Parque Neolítico de la Draga:
The Neolithic Park of La Draga in Banyoles is a fascinating site that allows visitors to explore how the first agricultural communities lived over 7,000 years ago. This archaeological site, located by the lake, features reconstructed huts and interactive workshops perfect for families and history lovers.
Highlights of the park include:
- Very informative and engaging guided tours.
- Hands-on activities where children can learn about life in the Neolithic.
- An impressive natural setting, including the beautiful lake of Banyoles.
- Well-maintained facilities with easy access for school groups.
- An educational experience that combines fun and learning.
Visitors have praised the excellent treatment from staff, clear explanations, and the interactive approach that brings history to life. It is undoubtedly a recommended place for all ages.
Parque Neolítico de la Draga: Reviews
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The Neolithic Park of La Draga, in Banyoles, is a site next to the lake that shows how the first agricultural communities lived more than 7,000 years ago. It has reconstructed huts and interactive workshops, ideal for families and history lovers.
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I am not sure if the representation is very faithful, but it perfectly fulfills the function of catching attention.
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A very interesting place from the outside, you don't expect how cool it is
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The tour around Lake Banyoles is truly superb, a beautiful walk, the Neolithic park was closed.
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Spectacular. Xantal transported us to the early Neolithic marvelously.
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Only open on Saturdays and Sundays with prior reservation. It is pending a visit, seems interesting.
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Highly recommended. A treasure full of curiosities about our roots. Thank you Mar for explaining it so well and clearly.
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The guided tours are excellent at the level of the Neolithic Park of La Draga. I highly recommend going there, great treasures in Catalonia.
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It's a very complete place to go with children, have a picnic, stroll, we liked it a lot.
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Very interesting to go with students. Varied activities and very good explanation from the monitor, who managed to keep the children listening attentively. In addition, there were other schools and we did not cross paths with them. Everything is very well set up. Afterwards, we had lunch in the park next door, where the kids could play. I definitely recommend this outing.
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We passed by. We didn't go in because there was a school trip. The cabins can be seen.
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A place to learn about an ancient culture. Where do we come from? Who were our ancestors? Guided tours.
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Park where they explain how the ancient Neolithic populations lived in what is now the lake of Banyoles ...very interesting. Photos and review in January 2024.
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One of the best excursions (visits) you can do with students. I love it!!
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Very recommendable the workshops they hold. The explanation was interesting and the children were able to grind wheat, throw spears, and see how fire was made in the Neolithic. Tickets are purchased online in advance.
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Interesting
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5000 years....wow
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. We were on vacation in the area and saw that they were holding an activity for children (if not it's not open, what a shame), so we bought tickets for the activity. When we arrived at the activity the guide told us that it was scheduled in Catalan (on the website where I bought the tickets, it didn't specify anything about the language, to be honest) but both she and the rest of the participants said there was no problem doing it in Spanish, something to be grateful to the rest of the group for, since if anyone had refused...
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Fantastic visit to learn about the Neolithic in the area. Very engaging and understandable explanations, both for the little ones and for the adults or the knowledgeable, led by the archaeologist Anna.
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Very interesting Neolithic settlement for both children and adults, the guided tour is worth it where you see what life was really like in the Neolithic.
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Beautiful and culturally interesting, also because it is close to Lake Banyoles. The downside is that it is not always open (at least on the holiday when I went). I consider it small, they could make it larger.
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Interesting, nice space to be in Banyoles.
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Highly recommendable, both for children and adults, good explanation of how people lived in the past
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Positive experience: Parking gratuit, divers activé nautique,
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A highly recommended visit! Today we visited with two 5th grade groups (52 students) from La Presentación school in Arenys de Mar, it has been a fantastic visit led by a very professional group, all the workshops were well organized and enriching, they were very motivated during the 3 hours, they learned a lot and enjoyed it! Congratulations on the work you do, this is the second year we come and we will return, thank you!
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We did a private visit and although it is more expensive than a group one, it is totally recommended if you like prehistory. Advisable for older people as you can go at your own pace.
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Nice walk with the little ones
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Fantastic experience: איזה מקום שלוה ורוגע. פעילות ספורט עירונית. מה עוד אפשר לבקש.
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Correct, it's not too big but with the guided tour it becomes manageable.
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We took a guided tour with Oriol and it was very interesting. Very well explained and engaging, you could tell he is passionate about his work. When we reopen the archaeological museum after the renovations, I plan to return. Thank you very much for everything.
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Perfect for spending a day with family or friends
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Neolithic settlement reproduction. School excursions
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Highly recommended to visit with family or with school or institute.
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Very good
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Good explanation from the guide
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I loved it, nice place for picnics and for kids to play oooohhhh
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Very instructive and informative
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Perfect for both adults and children. Very interesting explanations! We went to the kids' workshop today and we had a great time!
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It's a pity I couldn't visit it, well next time
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At the end of September, they were under renovation, scheduled visits.
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A lake so clear it looks like a mirror, it's very beautiful.
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A very rewarding visit. The reproductions of huts make you feel like you are in the Neolithic. Interesting visit for adults and children.
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Very beautiful park. Very well maintained and suitable for walking. Unfortunately, you can't swim in the lake.
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An error prevented me from visiting it, I hope next time I only took photos from the outside.
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Pretty
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To raise awareness of the antiquity of human footprints in the area. Essential for schools. Very good recreation of the settlement and conservation of the found remains.
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Neolithic site of great importance due to the good level of preservation of the materials found thanks to being submerged. I recommend the visit.
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Area for sports and picnic
Public toilets
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Book before you go, it's worth seeing where we come from
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Divine
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It is quiet to visit and very interesting
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Well put together and fun explanations.
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Cool
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A very interesting place
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Very good place, very good service.
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Good place to visit
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Nature Space
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It's not bad, there's something sunken down there.
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Great tourist attraction of Banyoles
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Interesting
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Great
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Curious to see it
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It is a very interesting place, very clear explanations.
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Perfect getaway
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It is a perfect area for rest and entertainment to spend the day. The pity is to see how there is such a significant misuse of water in the fountains. I believe that we need to raise awareness among people about the responsible use of the fountains. We must preserve the riches of nature for the future of our generations. We may still be in time.....
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Magnificent experience for children and parents. Highly recommend visiting it.
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If you want to know who the first banyolins were and how they lived, this place will explain it to you.
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Learn about the history of the place, how people lived in that era with the help and explanations of some fantastic archaeologists.
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Very clear and interesting explanations.
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For its history
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Fantastic recreation space: you can walk, practice sports, sit down and relax... Congratulations, banyolinas and banyolines!
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We went on the guided tour of the park on Sunday. You need to contact them in advance via email to reserve a spot. Duration approximately 1h30'. Very interesting to learn about the archaeological work being done and to understand what life was like in the Neolithic and how they adapted to the environment. The reconstructions of the huts are especially attractive. For children, the visit is not too burdensome.
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Very interesting.
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Fantastic experience: Great experience for the children especially!
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This Neolithic settlement is located in the center of the eastern edge of Lake Banyoles, on a peninsula that juts into it, leaving it surrounded by water to the north and west. It was discovered over 20 years ago. It is an archaeological site considered one of the oldest agricultural and livestock settlements in the northeastern peninsula. It is located in the municipality of Banyoles, about 40 km from the Mediterranean coast and another 40 km south of the Pyrenees. I recommend visiting this Neolithic settlement and walking around the lake on one of its routes. You should also visit the historic center of Banyoles.
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Banyoles Lake, in the L'Estany region of Girona, is the largest natural lake in Catalonia with a perimeter of 9130 meters and an area of 112 ha. Rowing competitions were held there during the Barcelona 92 Olympics.
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Understanding that our Neolithic ancestors were capable of surviving with the technology they created themselves is to open the mind with respect. We are absolutely dependent on others to subsist. A must-visit with children.
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A curious place in the middle of the Banyoles lake park. If you like history, you can't miss it, as it turns out to be quite an interesting lesson and also an entertaining stop.
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Very beautiful and interesting
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Very nice
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It looks cool! But you need to make a reservation in advance and it's not very well signposted anywhere. I would recommend calling before going so that nobody has the same experience.
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Fantastic! An unmissable visit from the Neolithic period. Well explained, good materials: huts and tools, and for the kids a great experience! I recommend it.
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Very nice
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A very good place to see everything that existed in the Neolithic
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Very good opportunity to work on prehistory
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Very interesting and educational... I have learned many things from that time....
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In this place they explain prehistory, it's really cool, they teach you how to throw something that is used to capture or kill animals. On Thursday, May 31, we went, we entered Neolithic houses, that is, prehistoric houses, but one of them is not prehistoric because it has wood at the entrance and bars for the old people to hold on or something like that, and they taught us how they made fire in prehistoric times and we made something I don't know what it's called in Spanish, a 'respatllador de pells' and they did it with a glue but not the kind we have now, it looks like soup broth but it is different.
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We couldn't enter. It is necessary to ask about schedules and arrange a visit.
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Very beautiful landscape
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Magical place
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Very good reconstruction work of the settlement, which makes you feel transported to another time. It is also interesting to visit the archaeological museum of Girona to see some of the restored pieces from this site.
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Excellent thematic part about Prehistory. A must-visit and compulsory. Located in a very beautiful natural environment, next to Lake Banyoles. The guided activity is very interesting and entertaining. For schools, it is an activity that immerses in the daily life of our ancestors. The lighting of the fire is a magical and sublime moment, not to forget. The prices are very reasonable. You must make a reservation in advance to attend. Well, don’t miss it and for children, it’s unforgettable. Afterwards, you can enjoy the magical lake of Banyoles.
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At the Banyoles lake.
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Very interesting visit. Ten out of ten monitors.
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park located by the lakeside very well maintained
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Very interesting
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Visit to the Neolithic site of La Draga with the institute. The activities and workshops like the monitors were great!!
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Fantastic morning getting to know the Neolithic village of Banyoles. Thanks to the Arqueolitic team for your thorough and interesting explanations. Highly recommended for children of any age.
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We loved it.
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Very nice place. Rest, tranquility and peace. A beautiful weekend. I recommend it
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Unique space, the experience with the children has been limitless! The cabins, tools, the mill, the tool and fire workshop! 100% recommendable
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Recreation by UAB
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You can see replicas of tools, houses, and everything is explained in a very didactic way.
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You can see replicas of tools, housing, and everything is explained in a very educational way.
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Extraordinary site with unique characteristics, great for Neolithic enthusiasts due to its abundant material.
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A perfect afternoon by the shores of Banyoles lake.
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Unique place
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It is very good for learning about our history and the guides explain the different activities very well. The views over the pond are awesome.
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Fantastic place, good restaurants to eat and take a walk along the path that borders the entire pond.
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Very beautiful
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Fascinating Neolithic park run by the archaeology team of UAB. Archaeology and heritage. A place of extraordinary preservation conditions. The site of La Draga corresponds to one of the first communities in the northeastern peninsula. Its relevance lies in being: One of the ancient Neolithic sites of the peninsula, its conservation and being outdoors.
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Recovering history....
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