The Middle Ages in Catalonia comprise a stage as extensive as it is diverse. Following the traditional canons, the Middle Ages began in 417 with the disappearance of the Western Roman Empire and ended in 1492 with the discovery of America.
The political vacuum left by the Roman Empire was filled, in the Iberian Peninsula by the Visigoth kingdom. It was then that Barcino, the current Barcelona, became an episcopal see and acquired a certain notoriety. But the Arab invasion of the peninsula was a period of about 100 years of Muslim rule, until Charlemagne organized campaigns to conquer Girona and Barcelona.
A series of counties of obedience to the Carolingian Empire began to be established , but in time they dissociated themselves from the Franks and became de facto independent. From that moment on, the Catalan counties progressively achieved their own legal personality, associated with a specific geographical context. From the 11th to 12th centuries, the era of splendor in medieval Catalonia began and the centuries of maximum territorial expansion throughout the Mediterranean.
Catalonia progressively reaches its own legal personality. It is the period in which Catalan was born as a language differentiated from Latin and from the other Romance languages, while enjoying its maximum splendor as a literary and official language, both in Catalan counties and the Crown of Aragon.
Currently from end to end of Catalonia we find good examples of this historical period, military, civil, religious buildings or medieval works of art, among many others.
Related routes
Medieval castles in the vicinity of Montgrí
Bellcaire d'Empordà, Torroella de Montgrí - L'Estartit, VergesCastle-hare and Roc de Rumbau in Peramola
PeramolaThe Medieval architecture of the Empordà
Forallac, La Bisbal d'Empordà, Palau-Sator ...The Jewish Girona
GironaRoute through the Torres de Fals in Fonollosa
FonollosaRibera del Río Foix to Penyafort
Santa Margarida i els MonjosThe legend of Count Arnau
Campdevànol, Gombrèn, Sant Joan de les AbadessesPath of the natural parks
Aiguafreda, Canet de Mar, Gelida ...Route of the Iberians Ausetans
El Brull, Folgueroles, Roda de TerRoute of the castles in Catalonia
Cardona, Figueres, Foradada ...Castells branded itinerary
Castellet i la Gornal, Olèrdola, Santa Margarida i els MonjosLand of Tramuntana
Albons, Bellcaire d'Empordà, La Tallada d'Empordà ...Road to the Roset Castle in Vilada
ViladaRoute through the stone villages of Girona
Besalú, Girona, Madremanya ...Circular route of the Water Museum of Lleida and the suburb of the Gold Cup
LleidaLa Segarra, land of castles
Els Plans de Sió, Torà, Torrefeta i FlorejacsMonumental route through the historic center of Castelló d'Empúries
Castelló d'EmpúriesRoute of the medieval bridges of the Vall de Cardós
Vall de CardósRoute of Tarraco, The footprint of Rome
Altafulla, Constantí, Roda de Berà ...Route through the small villages of Alt Freser
Ribes de FreserRuta Medieval in Bages
Cardona, Manresa, Sant Fruitós de Bages ...Route through Vilanova, Miralpeix Castle and Sant Pere de Ribes
Sant Pere de Ribes, Sitges, Vilanova i la GeltrúMedieval route through Monblanc by Sant Jordi
MontblancRoute of the Castles of Sió
Cervera, Els Plans de Sió, Montornès de Segarra ...From San Ramon to Cervera, crossing the southern Segarra
Cervera, Les Oluges, Sant RamonOn a route through the medieval castles of the Gaià River
Aiguamúrcia, Altafulla, El Catllar ...Route through the historic center of Gironella
GironellaRoute around the Montgrí Castle
Torroella de Montgrí - L'EstartitRoute for Bellver de Cerdanya
Bellver de CerdanyaWalking by Tivissa
TivissaCondal Pyrenees: a tour of the medieval Catalan identity
Berga, Besalú, Cardona ...Featured
Turisme Baix Llobregat
Abrera, Begues, Castelldefels, Castellví de Rosanes, Cervelló, Collbató, Corbera de Llobregat, Cornellà de Llobregat, El Papiol, El Prat de Llobregat, Esparreguera, Esplugues de Llobregat, Gavà, La Palma de Cervelló, Martorell, Molins de Rei, Olesa de Montserrat, Pallejà, Sant Andreu de la Barca, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Sant Climent de Llobregat, Sant Esteve Sesrovires, Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Sant Joan Despí, Sant Just Desvern, Sant Vicenç dels Horts, Santa Coloma de Cervelló, Torrelles de Llobregat, Vallirana, ViladecansRuta Templera i Hospitalera
L'Espluga de FrancolíCanònica de Santa Maria de Vilabertran
VilabertranEspai Moja. Catalunya: Patrimoni viu
BarcelonaMón Sant Benet
Sant Fruitós de BagesMuseu de les Aigües
Cornellà de LlobregatMonestir de Sant Cugat
Sant Cugat del VallèsDescobreix Tarraco, L'empremta de Roma
TarragonaEvents
Medieval fair, the celebration of the salt of Cardona
From 1 to 2 June 2020Cardona celebrates a new edition of the Medieval Fair and Festival of Salt with many activities that will move the ducal villa in medieval times. The Fair full of stops the historic center of Cardona that will become a medieval market with…
Medieval Fair and Firacem of New Martorell
From 8 to 9 June 2020With the aim of boosting purchases and making local commerce visible, the New Martorell merchants' association organizes the Trade Fair in the street and the Medieval Fair, with commercial stops, bird shows, gastronomy, motor, children's games…
Fair of the Abbot of Navarcles
1 September 2020A thousand years ago the monastery of Sant Benet de Bages was founded and Navarcles has always lived in its shadow. For centuries, the monastery was the spiritual and feudal lord of the Navarclins. The Fair of the Abbot celebrates this close…
Medieval Piera
1 August 2021 …Halfway between Montserrat and the Penedès, it became a key part of the domains of the viscounts of Barcelona who promoted the occupation of up to six castles. With the passage of time, but, wedged between the baronies of Conca d'Òdena,…
Lloret de Mar Medieval Fair
From 13 to 14 November 2021During the Medieval Fair, Lloret de Mar is transformed and returns to medieval times, offering visitors a unique experience. Its historic center is filled with cottages, artisans, and merchants, creating a medieval atmosphere that will captivate…
Guimerà Medieval Market
From 13 to 14 August 2022On July 18, 1294, King Jaime II granted the old town of Guimerà the right to hold the weekly market. With this right, the first men of Guimerà would make their town grow, being a meeting point, exchange of merchandise and contracts.…
Three Tombs Festival and Medieval Fair in Anglesola
From 24 to 26 March 2023Do not miss the celebration of the Three Tombs and Medieval Fair of Anglesola ! Weekend dedicated to the horse world. Different fairs are held, such as the horse and mule fair, the purebred horse livestock fair, the equestrian equipment fair,…
Mercadal del Comte Guifré in Ripoll
From 9 to 11 August 2024The Mercadal del Comte Guifré in Ripoll is an annual event in which citizens have the opportunity to travel back in time to medieval times. As usual, the historic center of the town will be the epicenter of the celebration with the assembly…
Sancti Felicis. Medieval fair of Sant Feliu de Llobregat
28 August 20251,022 years. August 28th marks the anniversary of the first written reference to the name Sant Feliu de Llobregat. The new edition of Sancti Felicis is here! The Calaix de Sastre association is once again celebrating the most anticipated medieval…
Medieval Market of Viladecans
From 21 to 23 November 2025A new edition of the Viladecans Medieval Market is coming with new activity proposals! If you want to know what medieval lifestyle was like in the 21st century, you can't miss it! For three days, the Old Quarter and Doctor Reig Street are filled…
Route through the medieval town of Torre-ramona in Subirats
8 November …The medieval town of Torre-ramona, one of the most unknown historical centers of the Penedès, formed by a monumental complex, with the Romanesque church of Sant Joan Sesrovires, is the fortified palace of Gothic-Renaissance style that…
Festa de la Llum and Feria de l'Aixada
From 6 February to 15 MarchLike every year, Manresa celebrates the "Festa de la Llum y la Feria de l'Aixada". The Festa de la Llum remembers the mystery according to which, about 650 years ago, a light coming from Montserrat entered the church of Carmen. In this way,…
"The Cabrera vescomtat revolt" in Arbúcies
From 14 to 15 MarchThe viscounty of Cabrera has revolted against the troops of King Pere el Ceremoniós, who have occupied the Arbúcies valley and want to conquer the castle of Montsoriu. Farmers, artisans, soldiers, nobles... Live and participate…
Tree Festival in Viladrau
From 21 to 22 MarchViladrau celebrates the Tree Festival once again! Perhaps many people do not know it, but the Tree Festival is a Catalan initiative that is more than 100 years old. Faced with the alarming deforestation that Catalonia was suffering at the end…
Alternative Fair in l'Ametlla de Mar
From 27 to 29 MarchDuring the weekend the Alternative Fair, a market for natural and artisanal products, will take place in l'Ametlla de Mar. The Bon Repós Park, the former location of the market, and its nearby streets, will host the attractive and original…
Cubelles Medieval Fair
From 3 to 5 AprilCubelles transforms into a grand medieval stage from April 3rd to 5th! Everything is ready for the 13th Cubelles Medieval Fair, which will take place from April 3rd to 5th in the old town. For three days, the town will be filled with markets,…
Hostalric Medieval Fair
From 3 to 5 AprilAt Hostalric Easter is a Medieval Fair! This event means that, year after year, during Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, Hostalric becomes a medieval village with a large market, characters and activities typical of that time of…
Creixell Medieval Market
From 4 to 5 AprilIn the historic center of Creixell, a new edition of the Medieval Market will take place, coinciding with Easter! The Medieval Market will run continuously from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.. This event will be held along the main streets of the…
XXVII Medieval Market of Calonge
From 4 to 5 AprilThe Calonge Medieval Market transforms the town's streets into a medieval setting each year, with the castle as the central point of the celebration. Over the weekend, the town is filled with stalls, costumed characters, and activities that…
'Setmana Medieval' at Montblanc 2026
From 17 to 19 April …'Setmana Medieval' of Sant Jordi de Montblanc! Every spring, Montblanc transforms into an authentic medieval village with the celebration of the Setmana Medieval de Sant Jordi, one of the most emblematic festivals in Catalonia. For several…
Fair "Lliga't a la terra" in Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana
18 AprilA new edition of the "Lliga't a la terra" (Come to the Land) Fair is coming to Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana! This year's farmers' fair will be held at the La Fábrica Civic and Cultural Center. The event, which will take place…
Medieval Market of Palau-solità i Plegamans
From 18 to 19 AprilThe Medieval Market of Palau-solità i Plegamans is back for another year! The Medieval Market of Palau-solità i Plegamans is an annual celebration that transforms this town in the Vallès Occidental region into an authentic…
Santpedor en Flor
From 1 to 3 MayThe flower takes center stage at Santpedor en Flor! Santpedor en Flor will transform the streets of the old town this weekend with a wide variety of artistic offerings, exhibitions, and workshops inspired by meteorological phenomena. The historic…
Meeting of Medieval Recreation Groups in Ciutadilla
From 1 to 3 MayBetween two valleys, Corb and Boixeró, is the majestic town of Ciutadilla. With more than a thousand years of history and a thousand more to come, since 2003 it has recreated the daily life of what was once the medieval era. At the meeting…
Llançà Medieval Fair
16 MayLlançà will take a trip back in time with a new edition of "Llançà Medieval, a Journey Through Time," an event that will transform the town's old quarter into an authentic medieval setting filled with entertainment,…
May 22, International Day for Biological Diversity
22 MayThe International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated every year on May 22, commemorating the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992. The day aims to raise awareness and knowledge about biodiversity, as well as to…
Cambrils Multisectoral Fair
From 5 to 7 JuneA new edition of the Cambrils Multisector Fair is here! The main objective of the Fair is to stimulate the creation of economic and business activity in the area, in addition to bringing together a series of socio-cultural elements in the street…
Medieval Market in Almenar
From 13 to 14 JuneEvery second weekend in June the Almenar Medieval Market takes place! In 1997, the 850th anniversary of the granting of the Carta Pobla (Town Charter) to the residents of Almenar was commemorated with the holding of the first Medieval Market…
Roman sunsets in Guissona
From 13 to 16 JulySince 2003, during the third week of July, the sunsets in the town of Guissona are filled with cultural activities. The Roman Sunsets is a program of cultural and recreational events, focused on Roman times, which take place during the week…
Guissona Roman Market
From 17 to 18 JulyGuissona takes a leap back in time to relive the town's Roman past! The origins The ancient city of Iesso is identified with the archaeological site preserved under the town of Guissona and in the surrounding fields. The foundation of the Roman…
Medieval Market at Castell d'Aro
From 22 to 23 AugustCastell d'Aro travels back to the Middle Ages with the Medieval Market! The old town of Castell d'Aro will be transformed into a grand medieval stage with a new edition of the Medieval Market, an event that invites you to stroll, discover and…
Medieval Market in Calafell
From 28 to 30 AugustThe Calafell Medieval Market returns for another year, an unmissable event that transports visitors back to the Middle Ages. Held near Calafell Castle, this unique event offers a captivating experience filled with magical and surprising stories.…
King Jaume I's celebration in Salou
From 2 to 6 SeptemberSalou and its inhabitants celebrate every year the feat of King Jaume I: the conquest of Mallorca. This festival is a unique opportunity to commemorate the events that took place in Salou's natural harbor, events that date back to 1229. During…
Medieval Market in Hospitalet de l'Infant
From 4 to 6 SeptemberL'Hospitalet de l'Infant transforms itself to transport visitors and locals to another era with its Medieval Market, an event that fills the town's historic center with atmosphere, music, shows, and activities for all ages. This year's celebration…
Festival of the Templars of Puig-reig
From 4 to 6 SeptemberGet to know the Templar past of Puig-reig with the Templar Festival! The Templars of Puig-reig became an important rural order of the Order of the Temple and that is why we say that Puig-reig is "the headquarters of the Templars in the Heart…
Medieval Festival Land of Troubadours of Castelló d'Empúries
From 11 to 13 SeptemberThe Tierra de Trovadores Festival in Castelló d'Empúries is one of the first historically themed cultural festivals in Catalonia and represents the most important cultural and festive event in the town during the year. This festival…
Aloja - Banyoles Medieval Fantasy Fair
From 25 to 27 SeptemberA new edition of Aloja, Banyoles ' Medieval Fantasy Fair, is coming! Aloja is Banyoles' medieval and fantasy fair. With a strong focus on children, Aloja aims to showcase the city's medieval origins and its long and legendary history, featuring…
Harpia, Medieval Balaguer
From 25 to 27 SeptemberBalaguer returns to its medieval past through the Harpia Fair, Balaguer Medieval. In this medieval festival you can find stalls selling artisan products, street shows, musical performances, displays of ancient crafts, the medieval market or…
Sentmenat Medieval Fair
From 26 to 27 SeptemberThe Sentmenat Medieval Fair is back for another year! Throughout the weekend, this space will be transformed into a stage inspired by the Middle Ages, with activities, shows and proposals designed for audiences of all ages. The fair will combine…
La Pitavola del Comapedrosa, Andorra
From 3 to 4 OctoberThe Comapedrosa Natural Park commemorates the date of its creation with this annual event that takes place in Arinsal, the main gateway to the park. The event wants to reach all lovers of the mountain and the traditions that surround it to…
European Heritage Days in Santpedor
10 OctoberSantpedor joins the European Heritage Days with an event that invites visitors to travel back in time through documents, writing, and the flavors of the Middle Ages. The activity will take place on Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00…
European Heritage Days in Sant Celoni
From 10 to 11 OctoberThe architectural heritage of Sant Celoni takes center stage during the European Heritage Days with a guided tour dedicated to one of the names linked to the urban transformation of the municipality: the architect Josep Domènech Mansana.…
Guided tour: Medieval Peralada
14 November …Peralada is one of the most important medieval towns in the Empordà region. Its historical and cultural legacy is evident in the town's charming streets. Through a tour of the town's most emblematic places, you will learn what life was…
October 24th, International Day Against Climate Change
24 OctoberOctober 24th is a key date for us. Climate change is not a distant threat or someone else's problem. It's here, it's now, and it affects us all. Episodes of extreme drought, more aggressive fires, and relentless heat waves are clear symptoms…
Medieval Vilamagore in Sant Pere de Vilamajor
From 7 to 8 NovemberGo through and delve into the Vilamagore of the 12th century when in the town of Sant Pere de Vilamajor there was a county palace that was the envy of the neighboring towns, an obligatory stop between Barcelona and Girona, on the way to France,…
Súria Medieval Crafts Fair
From 14 to 15 NovemberThe Súria Medieval Trades Fair will be held in Poble Vell, one of the best-preserved old towns in Catalonia. Its narrow streets, covered porches, vaulted ceilings, and stone facades, surrounding the architectural complex formed by its…
Castrum Fidelis Medieval Fair in Castelldefels
From 5 to 8 DecemberExperience the Castrum Fidelis Medieval Fair, an event that will transport you to the ancient name of the city of Castelldefels! This medieval-inspired fair is held in conjunction with the traditional Winter Festival, and becomes a true adventure…
Medieval Market of Vic
From 5 to 8 DecemberAs every December, Vic takes another trip back in time! However, this 2026 it does so in a very special way: the Vic Medieval Market celebrates 30 years of history, three decades transforming the historic center into a large village full of…