Alta Segarra, Agricultural region in Barcelona province, Spain.
Alta Segarra is an agricultural region in Barcelona province with rolling hills, dense forests, and cultivated farmlands spread across northeastern central Catalonia. The landscape combines working fields with natural areas, creating patterns visible across the terrain.
The region developed as an agricultural center during medieval times and became a major grain-producing area for Catalonia. This specialized role shaped how settlements and trade networks developed over the following centuries.
Markets in Calaf held every Saturday continue to display and sell products that farmers in this region have cultivated for centuries.
The region connects to major Catalan cities via the C-25 highway, and regular train service runs from Barcelona to Calaf station. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather for exploring the landscape and observing farm activities.
Throughout the territory, ancient dry stone walls create distinctive field patterns that become clearly visible from elevated vantage points. These structures show how farming communities have shaped and organized the land across many generations.
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