Discover Òdena: History, Cava and Trails

History and culture

Castell d’Òdena was first documented in 957 under the name Kastromuro Odena. The tower of Castell d’Òdena is a polygonal structure. It has eleven sides and four floors.

The Igualada-Òdena Aerodrome was built during the Spanish Civil War as an airfield and communications base for the Republican army. The aerodrome has schools for powered flight and gliding. There are also schools for operating aircraft, ultralight aircraft and hang gliders. The facilities have restricted access. A major hot-air-balloon manufacturer is also based there.

Archaeology and Roman history

The Vil·la Romana de l'Espelt was active between the 1st century BC and the 3rd century AD. A guided tour of the Vil·la Romana de l'Espelt is led by the archaeologist responsible for the excavations. The archaeologist explains the preserved remains of the site.

Wine and events

Caves Bohigas offers a tour about the history of the Can Macià estate. The tour also focuses on the production of Cava. The tour includes the barrel room and the underground cellar. It also includes the family chapel. It ends with a tasting of a Cava and a Bohigas wine.

The 2025 Fira de la Vinyala included a market with snail-related products, a family cooking class, grape stomping and a tasting of grape must.

Further destinations

Discover further destinations here: Sentmenat, Gaià, Fonollosa, Canoves, Sant Bartomeu Del Grau, Viladecans, La Roca del Vallès, La Beguda Alta.

Trails and landscape

The Camí fluvial de la Riera d’Òdena is a 7.28-kilometre-long trail. It runs from the centre of Òdena to Igualada along the Riera d’Òdena. The trail can be used on foot or by bicycle.

One of the two tourist dry-stone-wall routes is located in l’Espelt. Coll de Gossem is a summit in the area around Òdena. Roques Blanques is a summit in the area around Òdena. Punta de Palomes is a summit in the area around Òdena. The Escala de l'enteniment viewpoint is located in the wider region surrounding Òdena.

Museums and castles in the surrounding area

The Igualada Leather Museum is a museum in the immediate vicinity of Òdena. The Museu de la Pell d'Igualada i Comarcal de l'Anoia is a museum in the immediate vicinity of Òdena. The Museu del Traginer is a museum in the immediate vicinity of Òdena. Castell De Claramunt is a castle in the area around Òdena.

A holiday apartment in Òdena is one of the possible types of accommodation for a stay in the area; the specific choice remains dependent on personal travel plans and the information provided by the respective offer, while Òdena as a place name defines the factual framework for this decision without asserting any further characteristics.

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