Parc de Garraf

Understand

Covering 12,376 hectares in the El Garraf district, limestone rock dominates the landscape, adorning vineyard buildings and ancient farmhouses. Within the park's boundaries, nature and history entwine, creating a unique environment where the earth's very foundation tells an ancient tale. Explore the rich karstic shapes and the enchanting beauty of El Garraf Park. In the park, you'll find remnants of ancient human occupation, such as the Eramprunyà Castle and the abandoned villages of Campdàsens and Jafre, as well as farmhouses that are still engaged in agricultural activities or providing services to the park, like Can Planes and La Pleta. Right on the park's border, you'll also discover the Cross of Saint Isidore on Puig d'en Boronet, highly cherished by the residents of Sitges.

1 Tourist office, Ctra. de Rat Penat a Plana Novella, km 3,5, 08870 Sitges, ☏ +34 935 971 819, [email protected]. (updated Nov 2023) 2 Main park office, Calle del Àtom 21, Polígono La Post, 08850 Gavà, ☏ +34 690 045 560, +34 935 971 895, [email protected]. (updated Nov 2023) 3 La Sala d'Olivella information center (Centre d'Informació la Sala d'Olivella), Pl. Major, s/n, 08818 Olivella, ☏ +34 938 968 465. weekend and festivities 10:00-14:00. Facility managed through an agreement with the Olivella Town Council and operated under a contract by Masia la Fassina. Provides information, routes, and various activities related to the Garraf Park. Visitors can purchase publications and handmade products from the Garraf Park. Free parking, Educational and environmental education activities, Temporary exhibition, Personalized information, Signposted itinerary, Guided walks, Sale of publications, Sale of products (updated Nov 2023) 4 Castelldefels beach information point (Punt d'Informació a la platja de Castelldefels), Passeig marítim 155, 08860 Castelldefels, ☏ +34 936 352 727. 10:00-14:00 and 16:30-20:00. Free parking, Accessible entrance, Educational and environmental activities, Natural heritag

Getting there

By car AP-7 (exits 28, 29, and 30) C-32 (exits 21 to 48) C-31 (exits from Gavà to Vilanova i la Geltrú) C-15 (exits from Vilanova i la Geltrú to Vilafranca del Penedès) N-340 (exits from Avinyonet del Penedès to Vilafranca del Penedès) BV-2041 (from Gavà to Begues) BV-2111 (from Sant Pere de Ribes to Olivella) BV-2411 (from Begues to Avinyó Nou)

By rail Renfe. Tel. 902 240 202 (domestic)

Line R2 Sud (Sant Vicenç de Calders). Stops in Gavà - Castelldefels - Platja de Castelldefels - Garraf - Sitges - Vilanova i la Geltrú

By bus Mohn SL. Tel. 902 023 393(domestic)

Line 902 (Barcelona-Gavà-Begues-Olesa de Bonesvalls) La Hispano Igualadina SA. Tel. +34 902 447 726 MON-BUS. Tel. 938 937 511(domestic)

Vendrell - Barcelona Line, ronda Universitat. Stops in Vilanova, Sitges, and Sant Pere de Ribes

Getting around

1 Parking Fondo de Borregaire, Cra. d'Olivella a Plana Novella, km 1,5, 08818 Olivella. free. (updated Nov 2023) 2 Parking Jafre, Camí de Sitges a Plana Novella, km 6,08818 Olivella. Historic ensemble and starting point for itineraries. (updated Nov 2023) 3 Parking La Pleta, Crta. de Rat Penat a Plana Novella, km 3,5, 08870 Sitges. 8:00-16:00. Starting point for the hiking routes GR 92 Sender del Mediterrani. From La Pleta to La Morella and GR 92 Sender del Mediterrani. Camí de les costes. Equipment services: Free parking, marked route, panoramic views. (updated Nov 2023) 4 Parking Pla de Querol, Crta. de Rat Penat a Plana Novella, km 4, 08870 Sitges. Equipment services: Free parking, marked route, panoramic views. free. (updated Nov 2023) 5 Parking Puig de la Farigola, Crta. de Rat Penat a Plana Novella, km 6, 08859 Begues. Free parking, panoramic views. free. (updated Nov 2023) 6 Parking Puig del Martell, Crta. de Rat Penat a Plana Novella, km 2, 08870 Sitges. Free parking, marked route, panoramic views. free. (updated Nov 2023) 7 Vallgrassa, Crta. de Rat Penat a Plana Novella, km 6,5, 08859 Begues. Free parking, marked route, panoramic views. free. (updated Nov 2023)

See

1 Palau Novella, Avinguda de Plana Novella, s/n, 08818 Garraf, Barcelona, ☏ +34 937432010. In 1875, the Raventós family sold the old farmhouse Plana Novella to Pere Domenèch i Grau, a resident of Cuba. The new owner included his possessions under the benefits of the colonial law, obtaining an exemption from consumption tax and other services for the families living there. The construction of the palace was completed on October 29, 1890. The owners only enjoyed it for six years because they went bankrupt due to the phylloxera outbreak in 1893. As a result, the estate was put up for public auction in 1896. Since then, the palace has had different owners who kept its doors closed until 1996 when a Buddhist community moved in, restoring the building and establishing a museum. (updated Nov 2023) 2 Gava Museum, Pl. Dolors Clúa, 13-14,08850 Gavà, ☏ +34 932 639 610, [email protected]. M-F 09:30-13:00, 17:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00; Su holidays 11:00-14:00. The Gavà Archaeological Museum, established in 1978, showcases the rich archaeological heritage of the Garraf region, featuring the Prehistoric Mines of Gavà and the cave of Sant Sadurní. With a focus on research, conservation, and heritage dissemination, the museum provides a fascinating journey through millions of years of landscape history. (updated Nov 2023) 3 Parc del Garraf Astronomic Observatory (Observatori Astronòmic del Parc del Garraf), Camí d'Olivella a Plana Novella, km 3,5,08810 Olivella, ☏ +34 937 713 154, +34 651 426 872, +34 685 233 575, [email protected]. Call to request visit. (updated Nov 2023)

4 Eramprunya Castle (Castell d'Eramprunyà). Dating back to 957, the castle served as a vital stronghold controlling territories including Gavà, Begues, and Castelldefels. Its strategic significance in the defensive system between Al-Andalus and the Carolingian Empire made it a key political, economic, and military center. Despite facing destruction during the Catalan Civil War in 1469, it witnessed

Do

Long range Hiking The GR 5, or Viewpoints Trail (Sender dels miradors) crosses the park south no north on his Western side. The GR92 , or Medierranean trail, crosses the park.

Local hikes SL-C 100 Castell vell d'Olivella ,6 km (3.7 mi), 200 m (660 ft) climb, starts in La Sala d'Olivella information center (See #understand), Explore the less-traveled path to the Old Castle of Olivella from the charming village, offering a picturesque journey through the Garraf massif. Enjoy spring blooms, capturing scenic views of Olivella and discovering points of interest like the reservoir and castle ruins. PR-C 39 Camí d'Eramprunyà, 15 km (9.3 mi), 475 m (1,558 ft) climb, easy route, starts in La Sentiu picnic area (See #Eat), Explore the captivating Sentiu Valley with this nearly circular route, unveiling iconic farmsteads like Can Dardena, Can Vinyes, Can Pardal, and Can Flocant. Traverse diverse landscapes shaped by Garraf's geological wonders: the white Garraf boasts limestone formations