Olesa de Montserrat, Mountain municipality in Baix Llobregat, Spain.
Description
Olesa de Montserrat is a municipality in Baix Llobregat that spreads across hills and olive groves near Montserrat mountain. The town sits at about 124 meters in elevation and maintains a rural character shaped by its agricultural setting.
History
The settlement grew over centuries through farming, particularly olive cultivation, with evidence of production reaching back to medieval times. These agricultural roots shaped how the community developed and connected to its surroundings.
Culture
The Passion play remains deeply rooted in daily life, with local residents dedicating time and effort to this tradition year after year. It reflects how the community values and preserves its heritage through active participation.
Practical
The municipality connects easily to Barcelona via train services and the A-2 highway, making day trips straightforward for travelers. A network of local roads links the village to surrounding towns and natural areas.
Did you know?
The municipality houses three historic structures from different periods: the Torre del Rellotge, Sant Pere Monastery, and Sant Salvador de les Espases chapel. These buildings sit scattered across the area and tell separate chapters of the local story.
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Torre del Rellotge
84 m
La Puda de Montserrat
3.3 km
The Passion of Olesa de Montserrat
269 m
Telefèric d'Olesa a Esparreguera
1.8 km
Creu de Saba
3 km
Sant Pere Sacama
2.8 km
Les Ribes Blaves
2.3 km
Església Santa Maria d'Olesa de Montserrat
105 m
Hotel Gori
283 m
Escola municipal d'Arts i Oficis
253 m
Cordelles
1.6 km
Viaducte del Boixadell
3.5 km
Puig Cendrós
3.4 kmPalanca de la Colònia Sedó
1.7 km
Can Llimona
1.2 km
Pont de la Puda de Montserrat
3.3 km
Cal Puigjaner
187 m
Font d'en Roure
195 m
Mas de Sant Jaume
2.8 km
Masia de Puigventós
2.8 km
Convent de les Mares Escolàpies
71 m
Mercat d'Olesa de Montserrat
259 m
Capella de Santa Oliva
236 m
Teatre Olesa
173 m
Porxo de Santa Oliva
262 m
Capella de Sant Jaume de Castelló
2.9 km
Creu de Beca
1.4 km
Cal Badó Bruixes d'Olesa de Montserrat
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