Molí d'en Calvet

Molí d'en Calvet is a historic water mill in Pont de Molins, a small town in the Alt Empordà district of Girona province, Catalonia. The building stands on the right bank of the Muga River, in a stretch of countryside dotted with old mills and stone bridges.

Where is Molí d'en Calvet located?

The mill sits west of the center of Pont de Molins, close to the Mas Calvet farmhouse. Its coordinates are roughly 42.318°N, 2.905°E. Pont de Molins itself lies in the Alt Empordà region, a short drive from Figueres, in the northeastern corner of Catalonia.

What is the history behind the mill?

Documents referring to a mill on this spot, sometimes called Molí d'en Romaguera, go back to the 14th century, although the structure standing today dates from the 18th century, after the original building was rebuilt. The mill kept grinding grain using the Muga's water power right up until 1960, serving the surrounding farms and villages. Once milling stopped, the building was left largely intact, and it now stands as a physical record of the valley's old water-powered economy.

What else is worth seeing nearby?

Right next to the mill is the Pont del Molí d'en Calvet, a bridge listed in Catalonia's architectural heritage inventory. No longer open to traffic, it has two low, flattened arches built from roughly hewn stone bound with lime mortar. Its most distinctive feature is the paved deck on top, laid with the same stone and shaped with slopes and edging so that rainwater drains off cleanly.

A short walk away, Hotel Molí occupies a different, 17th-century mill that was converted into a restaurant and hotel in the late 20th century. It's a separate building, but it shows how many of the old mills along the Muga have found a second life welcoming visitors.

How do you get to Molí d'en Calvet?

Pont de Molins sits on the roads linking Figueres with the Pyrenean foothills, making it a convenient base for exploring Alt Empordà. The mill and its bridge can be reached on foot, and the riverside setting suits a short walk along the Muga, with longer hiking routes continuing into the nearby hills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Molí d'en Calvet? It's a historic water mill dating from the 18th century, standing on the right bank of the Muga River in Pont de Molins, also known locally as Molí d'en Romaguera.

Is the mill still in operation? No. It worked until 1960 and has stood idle since, preserved as a heritage building rather than an active mill.

Is there anything else to see close by? Yes — the stone Pont del Molí d'en Calvet bridge stands right beside it, and a short distance away Hotel Molí occupies another former mill, this one from the 17th century.

How do I reach Molí d'en Calvet? It lies west of the center of Pont de Molins, near the Mas Calvet farmhouse, in the Alt Empordà district of Girona province.