

The village boasts a few excellent restaurants and there are numerous cultural events throughout the year.

The village is surrounded by the hills of Cirers and Montcabrer, as well as abundant pine and oak forests, which make it perfect for all sorts of outdoor activities. The village dates back to the early 1300s, with today’s buildings being a mix of antique stone buildings and refurbished estate homes.

(RR) CabrilsĬabrils is a charming, ancient village, just 23 km from Barcelona and 10 km from Mataró. It has an excellent quality of life, great wine, good local and international schools as well as being within easy commuting distance of the city. Alella properties include large country estates and small farming properties, villas in newer urbanisations and townhouses.Īlella is a growing international hub and its reputation is now expanding far beyond Catalonia. There is a large international community in Alella thanks to the easy commute and many children attend the nearby trilingual International school Hamelin-Laie in Montgat. The town is known for its wines (many of which are served in Michelin starred restaurants), cava and perfumes and it is also a commuter town for Barcelona and Girona. What used to be the old Roman road (Vía Augusta) uniting Rome and Andalucía is still today a narrow road running through the village. Two river streams flow through the village, and mountains rise up behind the town, creating a countryside oasis within easy distance of the beaches and Barcelona. (RR) AlellaĪlella is one of the prettiest villages on the Maresme Coast. Ideal for families as there are excellent schools and always many cultural events on offer. The charming village of Teià has a great community feel. Teià properties are ideal for holiday homes, lifestyle properties, retirement homes or indeed as a principal residence. More recent urbanisations have led to the construction of some excellent modern properties with great views, large open spaces both inside and out, and high levels of security and privacy. The Teià tennis club is one of the best in the Maresme region and close by there is also golf courses and a nature reserve. This peaceful little village is located in the hills behind the coastal town of El Masnou, just 20 minutes from the city of Barcelona.

The charming village of Teià is surrounded by some of the best wine-growing boutique vineyards of the Maresme. Camping Masnou is the oldest campsite in Spain and the nearest one to Barcelona.Įl Masnou offers everything: easy commuting distance to Barcelona, a range of shops and amenities and the beach literally on your doorstep! (RR) Teià Buildings in the town centre have a wide range of eclectic styles including Neoclassical and Modernista. With a population of around 22,000, the town is both a tourist centre and a dormitory town for the city, as it is well connected to the C32 motorway and the train station takes you to the heart of Barcelona in just 20 minutes. A Roman village called Cal Ros de les Cabres was one of the first settlements located on the site of the current town and the town’s museum has collections of archaeology and beautiful ceramics from this era. El MasnouĮl Masnou (literally ‘the new farmhouse’) is around 15 minutes’ drive north of Barcelona. Here, Lucas Fox Maresme Director Rafael Rosendo shares with us his Top 10 towns and villages in this beautiful unspoilt region of Catalonia. Maresme is characterised by its fantastic quality of life, its climate, its proximity to the sea and the city of Barcelona, as well as its green surroundings and excellent sporting facilities, including many golf courses and sailing marinas. The 52 km coastline stretches from Montgat to Malgrat de Mar. The region is made up of 30 towns and numerous charming villages. Maresme is located a short drive north of Barcelona and occupies the area between the Mediterranean and the hills of the stunning Serralada Litoral Natural Park. Article published on Januin LF RecommendsĪrticle tagged with Maresme, Top 10 Maresme: Top 10 Towns and Villages
