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Sightseeing in Barcelona, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres: Location and General Description

This beautiful town is located within the El Maresme region, in Barcelona, between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains that surround this Catalonian Zone. Sant Andreu de Llavaneres presents a very rich cultural, architectural and gastronomic heritage. Regarding the architecture of the town, it has a very important legacy from the modernist times, which can be easily noticed by observing the great number of houses and architectural constructions that possess many modernist features. As an example, we have the majestic Torre del Sot and Torre Gran stand out.

In terms of cuisine, this zone of Catalonia is famous for its coca, a handmade dessert with a certificate of origin, and for its Pèsol Garrofal, a type of pea that is only cultivated at Llavaneres. Sant Andreu de Llavaneres has also got an exclusive golf camp and a marina. Many varied parties, always full of people, are celebrated, like the Fira del Pèsol (Pea Festival), or the one dedicated to Minerva. In order to make the journeys throughout this town as simple as possible, here at La Maison de Llavaneres we would like to show you a total of four places that anyone doing sightseeing in Barcelona, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, should visit.

The Santuario del Corredor

Located close to the summit of the Sierra del Corredor, this beautiful sanctuary was built following a late Gothic style, and it was finished during the last years of the 16th century. It has a Latin cross nave and two small side chapels at the crossing. Moreover, behind the altar of the church, we can find an alcove where it is possible to worship the Virgen del Socorro. From the outside, we can see that the bell tower has a squared shape, and it has battlements and gargoyles. This is a place that anyone should visit when doing sightseeing in Barcelona, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres.

Sightseeing in Barcelona, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres: Ca l’Alfaro

Ca l’Alfaro is a summer house built by Nicolás Alfaro in 1886. Its style is a modernist one, and it is surrounded by a park in which a big number of the town’s festivities are held.

Nowadays, Ca l’Alfaro is part of the town council, and a number of exhibits can be enjoyed by the public in its ground floor. Furthermore, behind this house, it is possible to access a path that can take you to the Cassany Hill, in whose summit we can find a plaza, which also serves as a beautiful overlook.

Without a doubt, this is a perfect route that will allow you to enjoy the amazing views of Sant Andreu de Llavaneres.

The Church of Sant Andreu

This parish church was built following a neoclassical style. Its construction was finished around the final years of the 18th century and the first years of the 19th. Its main feature is the main altarpiece, made by Gaspar Huguet and Joan Baptista Toscano during the 17th century. Also, in this church we can find modernist paintings by Lluís Masriera and beautiful frescos on one of the walls of the side chapels. This is a mandatory place to visit when going sightseeing in Barcelona, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres.

The Club Náutico of Port Balís

When going sightseeing in Barcelona, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, one of the best hotspots, which is also located near the sea, is the Club Náutico of Port Balís. This club has been carrying out international sailing competitions for many years, and it promotes a wide variety of sailing lessons, like swimming, rowing, jet-skis or recreational fishing. Moreover, this club also promotes social activities like bridge or dominoes’ tournaments, fitness classes, open-air cinema sessions and many more. It also provides clients with restaurants, cocktail bars and many other shops.

To sum it all up, this is a club with first-class facilities and services, more than 700 berths and even a heliport. It is a great way to have a relaxing day after visiting the previously mentioned hotspots of the town.

 

What do you think of the places that we recommend you to visit while sightseeing in Barcelona, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres? We are very sure that you will be raring to come back to this town to enjoy some pleasant holidays. And, in the event that you actually want to stay for a long time in our beloved Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, do not forget that we have a wide variety of new construction properties for you at La Maison de Llavaneres.