What to do in Vallès Occidental (Barcelona): Activities and places to visit

At the foot of Cavall Bernat de Montserrat

Marganell, Monistrol de Montserrat (a 16.5 Km)

It might seem that the least known and often wildest part of Montserrat is the westernmost area, between Can Maçana and Sant Jerònim. But between…

Montserrat, symbol of Catalonia

Collbató, El Bruc, Monistrol de Montserrat (a 16.5 Km)

Montserrat is much more than a mountain in the interior of Catalonia, it is a must-see symbol for all those who wish to delve deeper into the country, it is a natural…

Mediterranean Trail

Calafell, Lloret de Mar, Montcada i Reixac, Sant Vicenç dels Horts ... (a 16.6 Km)

The GR-92 or Path of the Mediterranean (162 km and +) crosses from north to south -or from south to north, as preferred- all of Catalonia, almost always doing it…

The Baix Llobregat, a trip through history

El Papiol, Gavà, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Sant Climent de Llobregat ... (a 16.6 Km)

The route offers you this month femTurisme lies south of the Baix Llobregat, a region full of historical heritage, natural and monumental, but often absorbed and…

Trying the 1714 food

Barcelona, Cardona, Cervera, Els Prats de Rei ... (a 17.6 Km)

The 1714 was a year that marked the Catalan region: culture, traditions, people and also gastronomy. This was important because it was the fuel that gave strength…

San Sebastián cultural walk in Bigues i Riells

Bigues i Riells del Fai (a 18.3 Km)

For San Sebastián, in Bigues i Riells a town vote is celebrated and it is traditional to go up from the Market Square in the Church. For some time now, this…

The Coasts of Batlles in Riells del Fai

Bigues i Riells del Fai (a 18.3 Km)

The Costas de en Batlles are the coasts of the Cingles de Bertí in the Llobregat torrent valley, in the municipality of Bigues i Riells, in the Vallès…

Tubs among vineyards in the Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort

El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort (a 18.9 Km)

Hundred and fifty years the region of Bages was practically carpeted with vineyards, farmers excelled in building elements that helped them work more comfortably…

Masías and Refugees in the Ametlla del Vallès

L'Ametlla del Vallès (a 20.6 Km)

This tour is a walk through the most important farmhouses and the history of agriculture in the Ametlla del Vallès, the economic activity that has transformed…

Summer Modernism in the Ametlla del Vallès

L'Ametlla del Vallès (a 20.6 Km)

L'Ametlla del Vallès, located between the valleys of the Congost and the Tenes, had been under the control of the castle of Montbui in its medieval origins.…

Modernism Route of summer break in Vallès Oriental

Cardedeu, Granollers (a 20.7 Km)

Modernism was a cultural movement that swept Europe in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. In Catalonia this movement reached relevant dimensions.…

Fairs, cowherd boys, games and theater to celebrate Christmas

Barcelona, Calaf, Corbera de Llobregat, Espinelves ... (a 21 Km)

With December comes the cold and the desire to be at home near the fireplace or heating, but these dates allow us to discover Christmas traditions that are celebrated…

Modernism in Vilafranca del Penedès

Gelida, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Vilafranca del Penedès (a 21.8 Km)

Vilafranca del Penedès, in the center of the Penedès regions, stands out for the strong link to the cultivation of the vine, currently highlighted…

A stroll through the gardens surrounding Barcelona

Cornellà de Llobregat, Esplugues de Llobregat, Gavà, Sant Feliu de Llobregat ... (a 22.6 Km)

The gardens are areas where it is grown, pleasure, diverse vegetation orderly and combined with other elements such as fountains and sculptures. These gardens,…

Ruta Medieval in Bages

Cardona, Manresa, Sant Fruitós de Bages, Súria (a 23 Km)

As you know, the medieval period, also known as middle age, has left a great legacy in Catalunya which currently can enjoy in different situations and places.…

Pompeu Fabra Literary Route through Badalona

Badalona (a 23 Km)

Pompeu Fabra (1868 to 1948) was a Catalan linguist and grammarian, one of the most illustrious. Fabra played a leading role in the reconstruction of modern Catalan,…

Holidaymakers and Modernism in Hostalets de Pierola

Els Hostalets de Pierola (a 23.1 Km)

The modernist heritage and magnificent views of the Montserrat mountain are the main attractions of this itinerary that runs through Hostalets de Pierola. An easy…

Route through the natural area of Roques Blanques

Els Hostalets de Pierola (a 23.1 Km)

Itinerary far from the center of Hostalets, with great unevenness and that passes through dusty tracks. Recommended for cycling and enjoying the landscape around…

San Pedro and the Matamatxos Coast

Els Hostalets de Pierola (a 23.1 Km)

This excursion brings us closer to the origins of the municipality of Hostalets crossing a series of streams and streams until we reach the Pierola torrent where…

The Academy of the Distrustfuls

Barcelona, Els Hostalets de Pierola (a 23.1 Km)

During the early eighteenth century the Catalan aristocracy educated talent was organized to defend and deepen their history and culture. This was common practice…

The Ignatian Way

Cervera, Igualada, Manresa (a 23.7 Km)

The path that recalls the journey that Ignacio de Loyola, as a knight, made in 1522 from Loyola, in the Basque Country, to Manresa, finds his last steps in the…

Culture and legends of Ponent in the heart of Catalonia by electric…

Calaf, Cervera, Manresa, Mollerussa ... (a 23.7 Km)

This route is designed to be done by electric vehicle, although it can be done with any other car. Along the route we will suggest municipalities that have charging…

Camino de Santiago: from Sant Esteve d'en Bas in Cervera

Artés, Cervera, Igualada, L'Estany ... (a 23.7 Km)

At the end of the last century, the Catalan sections of the millenary and well-known route of the Camino de Santiago (99 km and +) began to be recovered. Today…

Maritime route around Montgat

Montgat (a 23.9 Km)

Montgat is the southernmost town in the Maresme region, between Badalona and El Masnou, 10 km away from the city center of Barcelona. It is a villa proud of its…

Rooster Fair 2025 in Vilafranca del Penedès: gastronomy, DO…

The Rooster Fair returns to Vilafranca del Penedès on December 20th and 21st, 2025, stronger than ever . Organized by the City Council's Tourism Department, this century-old event reaches its 361st…

Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025

Photo: Sergi Boixader In 2025, Catalonia was recognized as a World Region of Gastronomy, becoming the first European region to receive this distinction. The recognition highlights the region's richness…

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Events

Olesa de Montserrat Christmas Fair

13/12/2025

Don't miss the Christmas Fair in Olesa de Montserrat! A display of crafts and gastronomy fills different streets of the old town: Plaza de les Fonts, Placeta Joan Povill and the streets of Arbres and…

Commented visit to the Voltrera Castle and the Balcón de Montserrat

13/12/2025

The Voltrera Castle in Abrera is accessible to citizens, after the completion of the work for the structural consolidation of the castle and the Sant Pere chapel, located in the Can Vilalba neighborhood.…

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