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

The Olzinelles Valley in Sant Celoni

Sant Celoni (a 13.2 Km)

This itinerary is introduced in the Valley of Olzinelles, in Sant Celoni following the stream to the hermitage of Sant Esteve de Olzinelles. Then it crosses the…

From Sant Celoni to La Batllòria through Tordera

Hostalric, Sant Celoni (a 13.2 Km)

In parallel to the Tordera there is a path that allows us to go from Sant Celoni to Hostalric without stepping on any road. Some stretches are cool and approach…

The Llobateres from the Batllòria

Sant Celoni (a 13.2 Km)

This route is signposted at the beginning until it deviates to make the route next to the Tordera river and is again towards the end, in the last section before…

Condal Pyrenees: a tour of the medieval Catalan identity

Berga, Besalú, Cardona, Castell de Mur ... (a 14.4 Km)

Condal Pyrenees route is the path of Catalan history, because it is not understood one without the other. He haunted medieval times when Catholics were struggling…

Route of the Iberians Ausetans

El Brull, Folgueroles, Roda de Ter (a 14.4 Km)

The Iberians (the name the Greeks gave to the people of the Peninsula) came to this land in the Neolithic period (5000-3000 BC) and today its origin remains unclear.…

Mediterranean Trail

Calafell, Lloret de Mar, Montcada i Reixac, Sant Vicenç dels Horts ... (a 15.6 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…

Following the work of Puig i Cadafalch along the coast

Argentona, Barcelona, Canet de Mar, El Prat de Llobregat ... (a 16 Km)

The cultural movement of modernism made ??his mark in Catalonia and, unlike other artistic movements, presented a special dimension since spread throughout Catalonia…

Sanctuary of the Virgin of Help of Balenyà

Balenyà (a 16.2 Km)

Today we propose a visit to the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Ayuda de Balenyà, in Osona. The Balenyà Heritage Map says that the first documentary…

Route through Santa María de Sauva Negra in Balenyà

Balenyà (a 16.2 Km)

Santa Maria Savall, are today forgotten and damaged ruins, in the 9th century but, it was a church and at the same time it housed a small convent of dadas, people…

Grand Tour de Catalunya - Section 5. From Surrealism to Modernism.…

Arenys de Mar, Barcelona, Begur, Blanes ... (a 18.3 Km)

I want to do this route by electric vehicle! This route is designed to be done by electric vehicle, although it can be done with any other car. Along the route…

Circular route through the Cima del Matagalls from the Bordoriol…

Molló, Viladrau (a 18.3 Km)

Who has not climbed Matagalls? Certainly, it is one of the most emblematic peaks of Catalonia, but it must also be said that a good part of the hikers always go…

The route of the bandit Serrallonga

Anglès, Osor, Sant Hilari Sacalm, Santa Coloma de Farners ... (a 18.3 Km)

Probably many of you have heard of Serralonga adopted the nickname Joan Ferrer Sala. Known as the Robin Hood Catalan and this character is known as the man who…

Vapors, factories and cooperatives of the industrial Mataró

Mataró (a 18.9 Km)

This guided tour will allow us to know the rich historical heritage of Mataró: steamers, factories and cooperatives, and also the protagonists that made…

The modernist triangle in the Maresme

Canet de Mar, Mataró (a 18.9 Km)

This route can be done on your own (or it can be done guided so that we can see the interior of the buildings) and you will discover the main works of the architects…

The path of the Baleclers of Gallecs in Mollet del Vallés

Mollet del Vallès (a 19.5 Km)

Gallecs is a rural area of 733.52 hectares, located fifteen kilometers north of Barcelona, which preserves its natural and scenic values, surrounded by roads, highways…

The path of Sant Valerià in Mollet del Vallés

Mollet del Vallès (a 19.5 Km)

We propose a route of low difficulty through the surroundings of the Gallecs protected area, in Mollet del Vallés. The route of a total distance of 7.5 km,…

Route in the middle of Gallecs

Mollet del Vallès (a 19.5 Km)

This route, leaving from the Church of Santa María de Gallecs, proposes a light itinerary, of low difficulty, through the Gallecs Natural Area, in the municipality…

Bicycle axis in Gallecs

Mollet del Vallès (a 19.5 Km)

Do you want to know the natural area of Gallegos on two wheels? This route fits perfectly with what you are looking for! It is a bike route that covers 15 km of…

Route of the hidden Churches of Baix Vallès

Mollet del Vallès, Montcada i Reixac, Sant Fost de Campsentelles, Santa Perpètua de Mogoda (a 19.5 Km)

At the southern end of the Vallès hide four unique buildings of the Vallesan religious architecture, the churches of Santa María de Gallecs (Mollet…

Fairs, cowherd boys, games and theater to celebrate Christmas

Barcelona, Calaf, Corbera de Llobregat, Espinelves ... (a 19.8 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…

The sweetest route through La Selva, a route for those with…

Amer, Anglès, Arbúcies, Breda ... (a 20 Km)

Surely the phrase from the French Brillat-savarin sounds familiar to you: "Tell me what you eat and I will tell you how you are". We could adapt it on this occasion…

Route Forest of Casanoves - El Querol in Collsuspina

Collsuspina (a 20.1 Km)

We propose a route to know the heritage of Collsuspina. The route Bosque de Casanoves - El Querol is designed to be done on foot or by bicycle, it has a circular…

Route to the hermitage of Sant Cugat de Gavadons in Collsuspina

Collsuspina (a 20.1 Km)

On this route, the surroundings of Collsuspina will discover the hermitage of Sant Cugat de Gavardons and its viewpoint, as well as many other attractions in the…

Squirrel route in Premià de Dalt

Premià de Dalt (a 20.3 Km)

The walk will take us to know the area of San Mateo, toponym that share the hermitage, the source and the hill, the highest point of the crest, that reaches 499…

The pig slaughter in Catalonia

In many regions of Catalonia, pig slaughter is much more than a process of producing meat and sausages: it's a festival, a tradition that celebrates its rural roots, its culinary culture, and its coexistence…

The Grand Tour of Catalonia, now by electric car!

More and more of us want to get around more sustainably. Electric cars are becoming a viable option, not only in the city, but also for weekend trips and longer getaways. That's why the Grand Tour of…

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Events

Second-Hand and Antiques Market in Tona

06/12/2025 ...

Don't miss the Tona Secondhand and Antiques Market, held every first Saturday of the month and open to everyone! At this market, you can find a wide variety of objects, ranging from beautifully restored…

Cànoves i Samalús nativity scene

06/12/2025 - 07/12/2025

A Living Nativity Scene is a representation of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth using several tableaux with live actors, taking advantage of a rustic setting or one with architectural interest, such as…

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