Malgrat de Mar, Coastal municipality in Maresme, Spain
Description
Malgrat de Mar is a coastal town in the Maresme region bordered by roughly 4.5 kilometers of sandy beaches framed by the Tordera River delta and upland terrain. The settlement hugs this shoreline, with flat beach zones transitioning toward gently rising landscape on the inland side.
History
The settlement gained independence from Sant Genis de Palafolls in 1559 and subsequently developed into a maritime trading center. This separation marked the start of its own trajectory connected to seafaring and resource commerce.
Culture
The town takes its name from an ancient pilgrimage site, and locals maintain a deep connection to the sea that shapes how the beaches are used and valued. Community celebrations bring music and regional food into the streets, keeping Catalan traditions visible in daily life.
Practical
Swimming and beach relaxation are best during warmer months when conditions are calm along the shoreline. The town center is walkable from the beaches, with local services and amenities within easy reach.
Did you know?
La Pilona, a rocky platform dating back a century, still juts into the sea as a remnant of when iron ore was shipped from this port. The structure reveals how deeply the town's history was tied to maritime trade.
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Marineland Catalunya
2 km
Sant Genís de Palafolls
2.4 km
Església de Sant Nicolau
107 m
Parc de Francesc Macià
572 m
Torre del Castell
348 mCan Palomeres
1.2 km
La Pilona
1.2 km
Pont de la Tordera
2.9 km
Comunitat Terapèutica de Malgrat
267 m
Torre de l'Esquena
323 m
Santa Rita de Malgrat de Mar
861 m
Ascensor inclinat de Malgrat de Mar
246 mTorre de Valldejuli
1.9 km
Can Desclapers
129 m
Torre d'en Riera
123 m
Ca l'Arnau
242 m
Platja de la Punta de la Tordera
2.5 km
Escola Mare de Déu de Montserrat
412 mPlatja de l'Astillero
1.3 km
Mercat Municipal
129 m
Ca n'Oms
2.1 km
Molí del Barri de Can Viader
808 m
Casa de la Vila
139 mCan Gelat
2 km
House in carrer de Mar, 47
93 m
Can Soliva
212 mCan Florit
2.4 km
Cases dels mestres del Col·legi Montserrat
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