Montgat

Montgat is located in the Catalan region of The Maresme, that unites Barcelona with the Costa Brava. Like this one, it has magnificent beaches and extraordinary mountain landscapes just a few kilometers away. Specifically, those existing in the Montnegre and the Corridor Natural Park, constituted by the two mountains of these names.

Very well connected and inhabited since the Neolithic, Montgat has several monuments of interest, especially for the railway history, as we will see. And also with an old town formed by whitewashed houses that preserve their appearance of fishermen's houses. If you want to get to know this beautiful Catalan town better, we invite you to follow us.

What to see in Montgat

Montgat expanded from that historical nucleus that we just mentioned to you. And currently it is a small town of about twelve thousand inhabitants full of charm and charm. We are going to see its places of interest.

Old Fisherman's Quarter

We begin our tour precisely through the fishermen's neighborhood, whose origins date back to the XNUMXth century. You will find it lying on the Montgat hill, at the foot of the coast and forming a beautiful landscape of White Houses.

Church of San Juan

Located in the previous area, its construction dates from the early nineteenth century, although its most prominent element is later. It's about your tall and slender Bell tower, which features a four-sided clock.

Hermitage of San Martín

It is the oldest building in Montgat, dating from the XNUMXth century. It is of style Romanesque and inside it houses two works by the Catalan artist Domenec Giro.

Railway heritage: the Montgat tunnel

As we told you before, Montgat has an interesting architectural heritage linked to the railway. Its most prominent element is the tunnel built in 1848 as part of the line Barcelona-Mataró, which was the first in Spain.

Therefore, it was also the first railway tunnel built in our country. It was a great engineering work for its time, as it had to be done with picks and shovels (mechanical drilling began to be applied in 1861). His north mouth It is a real beauty. Conceived as a triumphal arch, over the entrance it has two columns joined by a crenellated wall, in such a way that it resembles the door of a castle.

Next to the tunnel, which is still in service, belongs to the railway heritage the Montgat station built at the same time. It is a beautiful eclectic style building with a rectangular floor plan and with its central part higher than the lateral ones and crowned by a neoclassical pediment.

The defensive tower of Ca l'Alsina

It was built in the XNUMXth century within the farmhouse of the same name, which collapsed a few years ago. Its curious apsidal plant, that is, square on the one hand and circular on the other. Currently, it is one of the symbols of Montgat.

Manor house of the Marquis of Montsolís

Also called Cal PallejaIt is a beautiful neoclassical building with a wide pediment on the façade and an imitation of a terrace on its roof. In addition, in this there are free-standing sculptures. And the house also has a beautiful private garden.

The viewpoints

As it happens along the entire Catalan coast, Montgat has several viewpoints that offer you wonderful views of the Mediterranean coast. The highest is that of The batteries, where you can also see some cannons built in 1898. Next to this, you have magnificent viewpoints in the Turonet and in Les Vilares, which are also two of Montgat's public parks.

Beaches

The Catalan town has several beaches. The largest is the one in the town itself, two kilometers long and surrounded by a cozy promenade. You can also enjoy the Surfers Cove, south of the breakwater and where you can practice this sport, and the Cala Naiara, who is a nudist.

What to eat in Montgat

After your tour of the Barcelona town, you will want to recharge your batteries and also enjoy the tasty gastronomy of El Maresme. In addition to fresh fish, the area has a rich garden. Products grown in it are, among others, the potatoes from Mataró, the green peas of San Andrés de Llavaneras and the strawberries of the Vallalta.

As for its typical dishes, the fish suquets; the fricando, which is veal with local mushroom sauce; The vegetable stews or the call Mataró dish, which has peas, cuttlefish and potatoes. To finish your tasting, you can try sweets such as coca, chocolate rolls or stained glass. And, as an accompaniment, you can order a glass of Alella wine, which has a designation of origin.

When is it better to travel to the Catalan village

Montgat presents a temperate Mediterranean-type climate, with mild winters and hot summers. The average annual temperature is around seventeen degrees Celsius. For their part, autumn and spring have a certain level of rainfall.

The best time for you to travel to Barcelona is, therefore, the summer if you want to enjoy its beautiful beaches. However, if what you are interested in is a cultural visit, also autumn and spring are good times.

How to get to Montgat

We already told you that the Catalan town is very well communicated. Do you have ferrocarril from Barcelona, with several trains at the end of the day that take approximately forty minutes to arrive. There is also a Bus. Several lines connect the towns of the Costa de El Maresme and these with the Ciudad Condal itself.

If you prefer to travel in your own car, from Barcelona you can take the road C-31, while if you travel from the north the most direct is the C-32. However, if you are not in a hurry, we recommend the N-II that travels along the entire coast and offers you beautiful landscapes.

In conclusion, Montgat is a beautiful town in the El Maresme region that has managed to preserve its appearance as fishing town and combine it with tourist equipment. It offers you magnificent beaches, good weather, an interesting monumental heritage and excellent gastronomy. Don't you want to meet her?