This town in the Montseny Nature Park has plenty to offer, from exquisite heritage to walking routes that will let you lose yourself in the unique natural surroundings. Come discover this town near the Catalan capital city.
Its main points of interest include archaeological sites such as the Roman villa of Can Terrers, from the 1st century BC. Find the best cheap trips to La Garriga and visit one of the most important rural Roman settlements in Catalonia. Of course, if you’re more interested in the recent history of the town, you won’t want to miss the anti-aircraft shelter, with more than 120 yards excavated by the locals themselves in 1939 to protect themselves from air strikes during the Spanish Civil War. This visit will give you some idea about what daily life was like back then, as well as the havoc caused by the war. Rosanes airfield also played a very important role during the war, and is still home to shelters, a control tower and other interesting buildings. Finish off your route by learning about the history of the town at the Visitors’ Centre.
Check out our package deals to La Garriga because there’s plenty to discover aside from the town’s history. Why not go visit Illa Raspall? This Catalan Modernist complex has been declared a Cultural Site of National Interest. You shouldn’t forget the Doma either, a group of religious buildings that includes the old parish church, the accompanying ecclesiastical buildings and the old cemetery.
What are you waiting for? Book your flight plus hotel to La Garriga today. The nearest airport is Barcelona, as the Catalan capital is approximately 25 miles from this town. There are several options to get to La Garriga, as both the bus and the train connect it to Barcelona.
Many decide to spend only a few hours visiting the area, but you won’t regret choosing to spend the night, as you’ll have more time to get to know the fantastic natural surroundings.
