Arenys de Mar – Culture, Coast and Water Sports

The Cementiri d'Arenys de Mar is one of the two particularly prominent cultural assets of national interest in Arenys de Mar.

Culture

The Edifici Xifré was built between 1844 and 1846 as a hospital for the poor; the mausoleum of Josep Xifré i Casas has been preserved inside.

The Mercat is a modernist building on the Riera in Arenys de Mar.

The Museu Marès de la Punta is dedicated to the history and technique of handmade and mechanical lace and has a valuable collection of pieces from across Europe dating from the late 16th century to the present day.

A guided tour of the main altarpiece of Santa Maria d'Arenys de Mar presents it as an important work of Catalan Baroque heritage.

The Itinerario Vivo is a self-guided route in Arenys de Mar in which QR codes at marked buildings activate different videos.

The municipal cemetery of Arenys de Mar houses mausoleums by Catalan sculptors such as Venanci Vallmitjana, Josep Llimona and Frederic Marès.

The Museu Mollfulleda de Mineralogia displays a significant mineral collection; on the ground floor, the specimens are classified according to their chemical properties.

Trails and Nature

The Ruta Serralada de Montplana, located west of Arenys de Mar, is characterised by its scenic value and viewpoints.

The Ruta dels 4 Turons can be completed on foot or by bicycle and begins and ends at CEM Fondo de les Creus.

The Itinerario de Naturaleza por los Rials showcases the characteristic flora, fauna and defining materials of the Rials habitat of Arenys de Mar.

Coast and Port

Platja del Cavaió is the main beach of Arenys de Mar and is approximately 1,000 metres long and around 90 metres wide on average.

Since 2009, Platja del Cavaió has included nature-oriented areas, restored outlets of the Rials and protected sandy areas for the development of coastal flora and fauna.

At Platja de la Picòrdia, an ecological and landscape restoration programme has been underway since 2009; a tree-lined promenade was created behind the beach, and the outlets of the Rial del Bareu and the Riera were restored.

Port d'Arenys de Mar is both a fishing port and a marina.

Water Sports

Club Nàutic Arenys de Mar offers the public water sports activities such as kayaking, catamaran sailing, paddleboarding, sailing, diving and windsurfing.

Base Nàutica d'Arenys de Mar offers sessions and courses for various water sports, as well as the rental of sea kayaks and SUP boards.

Local Life

Calamarenys is a gastronomic and cultural event centred around squid as a local symbol and has a history spanning around three decades.

At Llotja Arenys de Mar, visitors can independently observe the fish auction on weekdays at around 4 p.m.

Getting There and Tours

Arenys de Mar is connected by the R-1 Rodalies railway line; the journey to Plaça de Catalunya takes 50 minutes.

The guided tours at Museu d'Arenys de Mar are aimed at all visitor groups, take place in Catalan and require advance booking.

Museu d'Arenys de Mar offers six thematic routes covering art, the sea, fashion, industry, minerals and women.

More local pages: Sant Andreu De Llavaneres, Òdena, Gurb, Olèrdola, Collbato, Avià, Els Monjos, Torrelletes.

Torre dels Encantats is a structure whose exterior can be visited.

For the higher-level travel overview: Barcelona.