Why stay here?
A Catalan masia-style Parador above the Sau reservoir, pairing quiet Osona scenery with Romanesque sites and access toward central Catalonia.
Why it stands out
The reservoir and rural setting provide one of Catalonia’s strongest landscape-first Parador stays.
How long to stay
Two nights works well if you want walking, Vic or the Romanesque sites rather than simply an overnight view.
Best route role
Use Vic-Sau between Barcelona/Costa Brava and Cardona or the Pyrenees.
A Parador shaped like a Catalan country house
Vic-Sau follows the traditional masia or Catalan country-house style rather than occupying a monumental historic building.
Its gardens, terraces and comfortable interiors are arranged to make the reservoir and Guilleries landscape the visual focus.
Reservoir views in the Osona countryside
The Sau reservoir sits below, while Vic, the monastery of Sant Pere de Casserres, Rupit and the broader Romanesque landscape make this a rewarding rural-Catalonia base.
More about the stay
The Parador is in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the Osona area, with the Guillerías mountains in the background and the Sau reservoir at its feet.
The peaceful scenery is ideal for outdoor and adventure sports and for visiting very old Romanesque churches.
This is the closest Parador to Barcelona (82 km. by motorway). With the Parador just a step away, one can visit this cosmopolitan city and return every day.
The Parador reflects the traditional style of the Catalan masía or country house, with its well-tended garden, rooms with terrace and a magnificent swimming pool with exceptional views, and spacious, comfortable lounges.
Is Parador de Vic – Sau right for your trip?
Travelers who want rural Catalonia and reservoir scenery.
Visitors interested in Romanesque architecture and smaller towns.
Road-trippers moving between the coast, central Catalonia and the Pyrenees.
Place this Parador in Catalonia
Catalonia stretches from the Costa Brava to the Pyrenees, giving Parador travelers an unusually broad mix of coast, mountain valleys and historic inland towns.
Explore all Paradores in Catalonia →Routes that include this Parador
Start here. Then fan out.
Use the local map for geographic context, then compare the nearby Paradores below before deciding where the route should go next.
What to see nearby
- Vic (14 km.)
Roman temple.
Cathedral of Sant Pere. - Romanesque tour.
Santa María de Corcó (16 km.)
Rupit (32 km.) - Barcelona (79 km.)
- Montserrat (75 km.)
Monastery of Casserres (3 km.)
Catalan Romanesque monastery.
It can be reached on foot on a path from the Parador. - La Garrotxa park, volcanic landscape.
Nature reserve. - Ripoll (43 km.)
- Romanesque monuments.
Activities and ways to spend your time
- Golf
- Horse Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Mountain Biking
- Rambling
- Riding
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water sports
Regional flavor
The famous cold cuts of the area, accompanied by coca de Mosen (local bread) with tomato, escudella i carn d'olla (similar to a stew, soup as a starter and meat and vegetables as the main dish), butifarra de Vic (blood sausage), seafood and mountain dishes such as Catalonia country chicken with crayfish, Catalan and oven-baked cod.
And to finish, there is a fabulous selection of desserts, including the traditional caramelised pa de Pesic sponge cake.
Before you build the stay into your route
Use the map for context
The Atlas map shows where this property sits relative to other Paradores. Actual road distance and driving time can differ substantially from straight-line distance.
Check the dates you need
Check live availability for your dates before fixing the surrounding route.
Allow time for the destination
Use the regional guide, nearby places and Journey links as planning context rather than treating the Parador only as a place to sleep between long driving days.
Planning a stay at Parador de Vic – Sau
Does the Parador de Vic-Sau overlook the reservoir?
Yes. Views over the Sau reservoir and surrounding Osona landscape are a defining part of the property.
Is Vic-Sau a historic building?
It is a regional-style property designed like a Catalan masia rather than a converted castle or monastery.
How many nights should I stay?
Two nights is a good plan if you want Vic, Sant Pere de Casserres or the surrounding countryside.
Does Parador de Vic – Sau fit into a Parador road trip?
Yes. Paradores Atlas currently connects this property with Pyrenees & Mountain Spain. Use the Journey page for the suggested stop order, pacing and alternatives.
Can I book Parador de Vic – Sau through Paradores Atlas?
Paradores Atlas does not take the reservation itself. The Check availability link opens the verified external property availability page in a new tab, where booking and payment are completed.
