Premià de Mar, Municipality in the Maresme county, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Premià de Mar is a small coastal town in Catalonia with two museums, a waterfront promenade, and an active cultural center. The Printing Museum displays historical printing techniques, the Roman Museum holds ancient artifacts, and Espai l'Amistat hosts over 100 events annually including concerts, theater, and art exhibitions.
Settlement traces date back to the Iberians and Romans, with archaeological remains of a Roman villa found beneath the ground. The modern town developed around the church Sant Cristòfol from 1841 onward and grew into a vacation destination after the railway arrived.
The town's name and local traditions reflect its centuries-long relationship with the coast and agriculture. Visitors notice how daily life here centers on the sea, small family businesses, and seasonal rhythms that locals maintain as part of their identity.
The town is small and easy to explore on foot, with flat paths along the coast and through residential areas. Cycling and walking trails run along the coastline and connect nearby villages, making it simple to discover the area at your own pace.
The Casa del Terçó and early 20th century houses reveal how wealthy vacationers once built their homes here by the sea. The Fábrica del Gas, a textile factory built in 1884, now serves as a museum explaining the industrial past that shaped the town's growth.
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