Enjoy heritage with a getaway to Vallès Occidental

The Seu d’Ègara, World Heritage candidate, is a real jewel. So start your outing by heading to one of the two capitals of the region, Terrassa, where, caressed by the Vallparadís Park, you’ll find this superb site comprising three churches of Sant Pere, Santa Maria and Sant Miquel, which will take you on a journey through the history of architecture. You’ll see Romanesque, Renaissance, Baroque, Gothic altarpieces and, perhaps the most surprising of all, remains from Visigoth times, some of the few preserved in Catalonia.

After lunch, we suggest that you discover the Vall d’Horta in a different way: on segway. Have you ever tried this self-balancing electric two-wheel vehicle? If not, what are you waiting for? You’ll have a great time! And if you’re already familiar with the vehicle, use your skills to discover the most eastern areas of the Sant Llorenç del Munt massif.

There is no Designation of Origin Vallès. But this doesn’t mean that there are no vineyards in the region. In the morning of the second day, in the municipal district of Sant Llorenç Savall, you’ll visit La Muntada, a socially-spirited project that aims to recover organic winegrowing. While walking through the estate, you’ll find out how the vines are grown, and you’ll also see for yourself how the former vineyard sheds were made. At the end, there will of course be a wine tasting, and the kids will enjoy a surprise tasting of their own!

For lunch you can try the Garbí restaurant in Castellar del Vallès, a family establishment opened in 1976 where they serve quality dishes with character. They prepare seasonal and local dishes and fine traditional recipes and stews.

You’ll end the getaway in a former water extraction and pumping station. It may not sound inviting but believe us if we tell you that the Casa de les Aigües in Montcada i Reixac is well worth a visit: it’s a great example of Catalan industrial modernisme. In addition, the tour is led by two characters that will take you back to the year 1879, when it was opened. A dramatised tour that adults and children will love. Back in the 21st century, however, it will be time to make your way home.