Gelida: Castle History, Trails and Festivals

The Festa Major takes place in Gelida in August. Its programme includes traditional and cultural activities. Music events and performances are also part of it. The programme also includes family activities and sports. If you would like to attend this event, it takes place in August.

History and Culture

Castell de Gelida has been documented since 945. It was part of the line of fortifications that controlled the Penedès. The Penedès was a border region. In this border region, the Catalan counties and Al-Andalus met. The Castell de Gelida complex includes the church of Sant Pere. It was first mentioned in 998. Castell de Gelida is classified as a Bien Cultural de Interés Nacional (BCIN), a Cultural Asset of National Interest.

The Funicular de Gelida is currently out of service. Historical objects from the line are displayed at the Centre d'Interpretació del funicular de Gelida. Historical video footage can also be viewed there. Visitors can watch this footage on the funicular's original benches.

Festivals and Regional Themes

Funifira takes place on the first or second weekend of November. It is dedicated to the funicular. The event also includes leisure activities centred around the railway. Local gastronomy is another of Funifira's themes. The region's wines and cavas are also featured. For planning the timing of this festival, the first or second weekend of November is specified.

The Festa de Santa Llúcia takes place on 13 December. It includes the serving of escudella. The festival also features the Fira de Santa Llúcia, with handcrafted products.

Landscape and Trails

The panoramic viewpoints at Passeig Rosell i Massana offer views over Anoia and Montserrat. The Ruta de los Tesoros de Gelida begins at the Centre d'Interpretació del funicular de Gelida. It combines a walk through the town with the surrounding natural areas.

Gelida has five suggested hiking routes. The routes have different levels of difficulty. Their durations also vary. The five suggestions are suitable for all target groups.

Las llaves del Funi is a digital treasure hunt. Visitors solve puzzles using their mobile phones. As they do so, they explore Gelida's most distinctive places. They also learn more about the history of its funicular.

The Centre d'Interpretació combines the history of the funicular with displayed objects and video footage. The Ruta de los Tesoros leads from this location into the town and the surrounding natural areas. At Passeig Rosell i Massana, the view expands across Anoia and Montserrat. Gelida therefore brings together historic sites, local trails and digital puzzle activities.

For a stay in Gelida, interested travellers can also find out about holiday apartments and plan their personal trip around this destination.

Other destinations: Castellolí, Premià De Mar, Viladecans, Santa Maria De Palautordera, Capolat, Montmajor, Sant Llorenç Savall, Sant Vicenc De Montalt

For the higher-level travel overview: Barcelona.