Navàs

Navàs dates back centuries: a past of vineyards, values and customs, a window open to the Pre-Pyrenees, next to Cardona and gateway to Berguedà, with its sights set on Montserrat. The former territory of the municipality of Castelladral, now Navàs, offers nature, history and gastronomy. And the tranquility you need to enjoy, take care of yourself and live genuine experiences with your partner, family or friends.

80 km2 of places, corners, moments and experiences to discover a past of vineyards and olive trees, of peasants, farmhouses, lords and beliefs. The church of Sant Cugat del Racó, with a Greek cross construction unique in Catalonia, will transport you back to the 11th century. In the centre of the town stands Castelladral, the former municipal capital. You will find one of the best panoramic views of the interior, with Montserrat in front and the Pyrenees within reach. In the far west of the town, near Cardona, the church of Santa Fe de Valldeperes preserves important baroque altarpieces from the 17th century. Further south, we find the town of Torroella and the old textile colony of Palà de Torroella with the old factory, the workers' houses, the church and the owner's house, where you can enjoy good food in the town's restaurant.

In Navàs, the old Cal Forcada factory and its canal are the best examples of its industrial past, at the foot of the Llobregat. The commercial and gastronomic Navàs offers a sample of excellent Navasense wines. El Mujal, next to Navàs, opens the door to an extensive rural territory, where the Nature Approach Centre invites us to live a unique experience.

Corners and moments of nature near Barcelona to disconnect, greet, relax and enjoy mountain biking, horse riding or hiking along different routes in our territory, or simply discover the archaeological remains of our past. In the middle of spaces such as Pla de Sant Pere, in Sant Cugat, the stones speak: tombs, deposits, vats and presses cut into the rock tell us about an intense wine-making activity since medieval times.

Vineyards and olive trees are therefore economic drivers of Navàs' not-so-distant past. Recovering and promoting old vineyards and native varieties such as Mandón and Sumoll is already a reality in the municipality, where vineyard activity is growing more and more. An example is the success of the Navàs Wine Show in March or the Tastaentorn during the Autumn Fair. There you can taste local products and also Navasense wines that belong to the Pla de Bages DO. Oil, with the native Corbella and Verdal varieties as its spearhead, also wants to be one of the sectors to recover, where some initiatives already produce high-quality organic oils.

The fruits of our land are products with personality and character: wine, oil, honey, sausages, bread, vegetables, cereals, medicinal herbs... among which natural, organic and local foods stand out. Becoming aware of these values should allow us to live in a more sustainable, balanced and fair world.

PLACES OF INTEREST

• Castelladral
• The Mujal
• Torroella Palace
• Sant Cugat del Racó
• Saint Saviour of Torroella
• Valldeperes