Guidebook Maresme & Barcelona
Nature & Beaches
Just behind the house is a gorgeous park, perfect for a hike. At the top you'll find vineyards, a small church, horses, and numerous lookouts with views of Barcelona, the Pyrenees, and Montserrat. From the gate, take a left, walk until the road turns to grass, and keep going up to explore!
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Parc de la Serralada Litoral
Just behind the house is a gorgeous park, perfect for a hike. At the top you'll find vineyards, a small church, horses, and numerous lookouts with views of Barcelona, the Pyrenees, and Montserrat. From the gate, take a left, walk until the road turns to grass, and keep going up to explore!
This beach is a good option if you also want to have a drink and tapas at a chiringuito (beach bars that open Easter to October 1st). You can also take the train from here to Barcelona.
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Ocata Playa
Passeig MaritimThis beach is a good option if you also want to have a drink and tapas at a chiringuito (beach bars that open Easter to October 1st). You can also take the train from here to Barcelona.
Nice beach and normally less crowded than Ocata Beach
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Platja de Vilassar de Mar
19 Carrer de Sant JaumeNice beach and normally less crowded than Ocata Beach
Many beautiful beaches can be found in front of this campground located on the Costa Brava.
You can also do a costal walk from here to Tossa de Mar (3 km) and then take a public bus back. Incredible views and you can stop to swim in one of many coves.
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Cala Llevadó
s/n km 19 carretera gi-682Many beautiful beaches can be found in front of this campground located on the Costa Brava.
You can also do a costal walk from here to Tossa de Mar (3 km) and then take a public bus back. Incredible views and you can stop to swim in one of many coves.
Beautiful town on the Costa Brava. Nearby “Pals” has a long sand beach. You can do a costal walk and see many hidden beaches.
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Begur
Beautiful town on the Costa Brava. Nearby “Pals” has a long sand beach. You can do a costal walk and see many hidden beaches.
A nice hike up to a castle a few kilometres up the coast. You’ll enjoy nice views of Maresme and Barcelona.
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Castell de Burriac
14 Carrer de Félix AlbagésA nice hike up to a castle a few kilometres up the coast. You’ll enjoy nice views of Maresme and Barcelona.
Platja de sa Boadella
An easy-to-access beach is just a 7-minute drive from home. We recommend parking in the port, where the first hour is free and rates are reasonable afterward. Plus, there are great grocery stores and restaurants in the port.
Playa Premia De Mar
An easy-to-access beach is just a 7-minute drive from home. We recommend parking in the port, where the first hour is free and rates are reasonable afterward. Plus, there are great grocery stores and restaurants in the port.
Food Scene
A tiny spot, but the best tapas in the area! Open 20.30-11.30h and generally closed Sundays and Mondays. By reservation only! We recommend calling at least one day in advance.
La Bona Estrella
142 Passeig de la RieraA tiny spot, but the best tapas in the area! Open 20.30-11.30h and generally closed Sundays and Mondays. By reservation only! We recommend calling at least one day in advance.
Recently renovated this famous place is a spot to enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine & tapas while enjoying the view.
Restaurant la Cisa
136 Carrer de la CisaRecently renovated this famous place is a spot to enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine & tapas while enjoying the view.
Tlaxcal Cantina & Taquería Gastronómica is a fantastic Mexican restaurant in Barcelona. It offers a modern twist on traditional Mexican cuisine. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and delicious tacos, the menu features a wide variety of authentic dishes made with fresh ingredients.
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Tlaxcal Cantina & Taquería Gastronómica
27 Carrer del ComerçTlaxcal Cantina & Taquería Gastronómica is a fantastic Mexican restaurant in Barcelona. It offers a modern twist on traditional Mexican cuisine. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and delicious tacos, the menu features a wide variety of authentic dishes made with fresh ingredients.
Creperia La Lluna in El Masnou is a delightful spot for crepe lovers. Located in the heart of El Masnou, this charming creperie offers a wide variety of sweet and savory crepes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. Their menu also includes delicious salads and a selection of beverages.
Creperia La Lluna
11 Carrer de Pere GrauCreperia La Lluna in El Masnou is a delightful spot for crepe lovers. Located in the heart of El Masnou, this charming creperie offers a wide variety of sweet and savory crepes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. Their menu also includes delicious salads and a selection of beverages.
Hotel & restaurant near home that offers everything from coffee and croissants to gin and tonic with tapas. They also organize events on weekends during the summer. It's one of the few restaurants open on Sunday evenings.
Hotel Sorli Emocions
2 Carrer Lluís Jordà Cardona
Hotel & restaurant near home that offers everything from coffee and croissants to gin and tonic with tapas. They also organize events on weekends during the summer. It's one of the few restaurants open on Sunday evenings.
Pizzeria Da Bruno
Carrer Rafel Riera i PratsGood pizzeria not too far from home.
Bormuth
1 Plaça ComercialOne of our favorite tapas restaurants in Barcelona!
A culinary gem located in El Masnou. This Michelin-starred restaurant offers a modern take on traditional Catalan cuisine, with a focus on seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients. Their menu features creative and beautifully presented dishes, and the wine list includes excellent selections to complement your meal. Check their website for menu options and book in advance.
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Restaurante Tresmacarrons
21 Av. MaresmeA culinary gem located in El Masnou. This Michelin-starred restaurant offers a modern take on traditional Catalan cuisine, with a focus on seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients. Their menu features creative and beautifully presented dishes, and the wine list includes excellent selections to complement your meal. Check their website for menu options and book in advance.
A favourite of ours. Located in Raül's hometown, Alella, this charming establishment combines a winery with a cozy tavern. You can enjoy locally-produced wines alongside a menu of delicious, seasonal dishes that showcase Catalan cuisine. Friday evenings it becomes a meeting spot for locals. They have a shop too in case you want to take some wine home.
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Companyia d'Alella, Celler i Taverna
28 Carrer de la Riera FoscaA favourite of ours. Located in Raül's hometown, Alella, this charming establishment combines a winery with a cozy tavern. You can enjoy locally-produced wines alongside a menu of delicious, seasonal dishes that showcase Catalan cuisine. Friday evenings it becomes a meeting spot for locals. They have a shop too in case you want to take some wine home.
Local vineyard that offers wine tastings and other tours depending on the season.
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Alta Alella
s/n Camí Baix de TianaLocal vineyard that offers wine tastings and other tours depending on the season.
Authentic restaurant in Teia that offers a hearty “menu del dia" 13-15h on weekdays
Restaurant Cambray
194 Passeig de la RieraAuthentic restaurant in Teia that offers a hearty “menu del dia" 13-15h on weekdays
We haven’t been but have heard great things! Here’s the lonely planet review: “Named after an Argentinean film, Elsa y Fred is decorated like a cosy living room, with a large wooden fireplace, sink-down leather armchairs and old-fashioned lamps. The menu features a range of gourmet tapas dishes, such as tuna with almond emulsion and rice crispy, and Thai salad with roast beef. Delectable cakes and cocktails are also served, as well as brunch on weekends.”
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Elsa y Fred
11 Carrer del Rec ComtalWe haven’t been but have heard great things! Here’s the lonely planet review: “Named after an Argentinean film, Elsa y Fred is decorated like a cosy living room, with a large wooden fireplace, sink-down leather armchairs and old-fashioned lamps. The menu features a range of gourmet tapas dishes, such as tuna with almond emulsion and rice crispy, and Thai salad with roast beef. Delectable cakes and cocktails are also served, as well as brunch on weekends.”
La Cova Fumada is a must-visit spot in La Barceloneta. Known for its authentic Catalan atmosphere, this family-run eatery has been serving delicious traditional dishes since 1944. Famous for inventing the "bomba" (a spicy meat and potato croquette), La Cova Fumada offers a variety of fresh seafood and tapas. It's a hidden gem with no sign outside, so look for the busy entrance at Carrer del Baluard, 56. Be prepared for a wait, as it’s very popular and doesn't take reservations, but the delicious food and vibrant local experience are well worth it!
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La Cova Fumada
56 Carrer del BaluardLa Cova Fumada is a must-visit spot in La Barceloneta. Known for its authentic Catalan atmosphere, this family-run eatery has been serving delicious traditional dishes since 1944. Famous for inventing the "bomba" (a spicy meat and potato croquette), La Cova Fumada offers a variety of fresh seafood and tapas. It's a hidden gem with no sign outside, so look for the busy entrance at Carrer del Baluard, 56. Be prepared for a wait, as it’s very popular and doesn't take reservations, but the delicious food and vibrant local experience are well worth it!
Sushi Ya is an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant located in the Port of Masnou. Offering a wide selection of fresh sushi and Asian fusion dishes, it's perfect for sushi enthusiasts who want to enjoy a variety of flavors. The restaurant features a modern, inviting atmosphere and friendly service.
SUSHI YA EL MASNOU
Sushi Ya is an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant located in the Port of Masnou. Offering a wide selection of fresh sushi and Asian fusion dishes, it's perfect for sushi enthusiasts who want to enjoy a variety of flavors. The restaurant features a modern, inviting atmosphere and friendly service.
Juliette is a French bakery known for having the best croissants in the area. They also offer a variety of bread made with alternative flours. The cozy atmosphere makes it a perfect spot for morning coffee.
Juliette Premià de Dalt
Juliette is a French bakery known for having the best croissants in the area. They also offer a variety of bread made with alternative flours. The cozy atmosphere makes it a perfect spot for morning coffee.
Groceries
There are plenty of grocery stores in the area, open Monday to Saturday. These are our favorites.
Pop-up farmers market, open Sunday 9-14h, known for its wide variety of fresh and high-quality products. Offers an array of fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, and artisanal goods. It's a popular spot for both locals and visitors looking to experience the vibrant atmosphere and find fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. You'll also find cheeses, baked goods, and a few food trucks. Our Sunday tradition is to go to this market and then Vilassar beach just in front!
Mercat del Maresme
135 Carrer Beniamino FarinaPop-up farmers market, open Sunday 9-14h, known for its wide variety of fresh and high-quality products. Offers an array of fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, and artisanal goods. It's a popular spot for both locals and visitors looking to experience the vibrant atmosphere and find fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. You'll also find cheeses, baked goods, and a few food trucks. Our Sunday tradition is to go to this market and then Vilassar beach just in front!
Organic fruit and veg grown locally. If you want to eat in season we highly recommend this place! Their normal timetable is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10-14h.
Ple de verd, hort ecològic
0 Passeig de la RieraOrganic fruit and veg grown locally. If you want to eat in season we highly recommend this place! Their normal timetable is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10-14h.
Traditional bakery in Teià offering traditional "pa de pagés" (white bread) along with a variety of ancient grain breads and some experimental gluten-free options. One of our favorites is the buckwheat and chestnut flour blend.
Forn de llenya Mateu
122 Passeig de la RieraTraditional bakery in Teià offering traditional "pa de pagés" (white bread) along with a variety of ancient grain breads and some experimental gluten-free options. One of our favorites is the buckwheat and chestnut flour blend.
Bonpreu
Grocery store 3-minute drive or 20-min walk from home where you can get everything you need.
Mercadona is known for its high-quality products at competitive prices, extensive selection of private-label brands, and excellent customer service. You'll find fresh produce, bakery items, meats, seafood and a wide range of household goods and beauty products.
Mercadona SA
Mercadona is known for its high-quality products at competitive prices, extensive selection of private-label brands, and excellent customer service. You'll find fresh produce, bakery items, meats, seafood and a wide range of household goods and beauty products.
In the port of Premia de Mar, you'll find a wide range of private-label products, fresh produce, bakery items, dairy products, and weekly special buys that include a variety of seasonal and limited-time items.
Aldi
S/N Camí RalIn the port of Premia de Mar, you'll find a wide range of private-label products, fresh produce, bakery items, dairy products, and weekly special buys that include a variety of seasonal and limited-time items.
Located in the port of Premia de Mar, Ametller Origen is known for its high-quality, locally-sourced produce and gourmet food products. It is a popular choice for those seeking premium, healthy, and local food options. Offers fresh fruits and vegetables, organic items, and a variety of prepared meals. They emphasize sustainability and traceability, ensuring that their products are both delicious and responsibly sourced. They have an extensive selection of artisanal cheeses, meats, and bakery items.
Ametller Origen
Located in the port of Premia de Mar, Ametller Origen is known for its high-quality, locally-sourced produce and gourmet food products. It is a popular choice for those seeking premium, healthy, and local food options. Offers fresh fruits and vegetables, organic items, and a variety of prepared meals. They emphasize sustainability and traceability, ensuring that their products are both delicious and responsibly sourced. They have an extensive selection of artisanal cheeses, meats, and bakery items.
Veritas, located in the port of Premia de Mar, is known for its commitment to offering organic and eco-friendly products. You'll find a wide range of organic fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meats, and packaged goods. They also offer eco-friendly cleaning supplies and personal care products.
Veritas
Veritas, located in the port of Premia de Mar, is known for its commitment to offering organic and eco-friendly products. You'll find a wide range of organic fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meats, and packaged goods. They also offer eco-friendly cleaning supplies and personal care products.