Vallès Oriental, Administrative region in Barcelona Province, Spain
Description
Vallès Oriental is a comarca in Barcelona Province comprising 39 municipalities scattered across valleys and rolling terrain between the Montseny and Marina mountain ranges. The landscape alternates between agricultural valleys, residential towns, and forested hillsides.
History
The region was primarily agricultural for centuries before transforming into an industrial hub during the 19th century textile boom. Mills and factories emerged in valleys and towns, reshaping settlement patterns and local economies.
Culture
Each municipality here maintains weekly traditional markets selling local products from surrounding farms and workshops. These gatherings remain central to how communities connect and support their neighbors.
Practical
Granollers serves as the main hub with direct train connections to Barcelona and bus services linking the municipalities. Good public transportation makes it straightforward to explore different towns and valleys.
Did you know?
The racing circuit in Montmeló stands in contrast to the rural towns and agricultural terrain surrounding it. Motorsport events draw enthusiasts from across Europe to what is otherwise a quiet corner of the region.
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Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
9.3 km
Montseny Natural Park
16.7 km
Montseny Massif
18.2 km
Turó de l'Home
17.9 km
Sant Miquel del Fai
12.5 km
Castell de Santa Florentina
23 km
Costa del Maresme
21.2 km
Castle of Burriac
13.8 km
Montsoriu Castle
24.6 km
Castanyer de Can Cuc
10.6 km
Pedra Gentil
14.9 km
Illa Fantasia
16.5 km
Cingles de Bertí
12.5 km
Cartoixa de Montalegre
18.1 km
Cooperativa Obrera Mataronina
16.8 km
Ajuntament de Sabadell
20 km
Congost River
12.1 km
La Porxada
4.6 km
Iluro
16.7 km
Santa Fe Reservoir
19.1 km
Laia l'arquera
16.7 km
Castell de Sant Marçal
23.6 km
Roman baths of Caldes de Montbui
12.2 km
Castell de Castellcir
17.9 km
Lion's fountain
12.2 km
Sant Fèlix de Sabadell
20 km
Basílica de Santa Maria de Mataró
16.5 km
Cova del Toll
22.1 km
Aiguafreda
Bigues i Riells del Fai
Caldes de Montbui
Campins
Canovelles
Cànoves i Samalús
Cardedeu
Figaró-Montmany
Fogars de Montclús
Granollers
Gualba
La Garriga
La Llagosta
La Roca del Vallès
L'Ametlla del Vallès
Les Franqueses del Vallès
Lliçà d'Amunt
Lliçà de Vall
Llinars del Vallès
Martorelles
Mollet del Vallès
Montmeló
Montornès del Vallès
Montseny
Parets del Vallès
Sant Antoni de Vilamajor
Sant Celoni
Sant Esteve de Palautordera
Sant Feliu de Codines
Sant Fost de Campsentelles
Sant Pere de Vilamajor
Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana
Santa Maria de Martorelles
Santa Maria de Palautordera
Tagamanent
Vallgorguina
Vallromanes
Vilalba Sasserra
Vilanova del Vallès
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