Bigues i Riells del Fai, Municipality of Catalonia in Vallès Oriental comarca, Barcelona province, Spain.
Description
This Catalan municipality covers 28.64 square kilometers at an elevation of 307 meters above sea level, housing approximately 10,035 inhabitants distributed across various neighborhoods including Can Traver, Font del Bou, and la Pineda with natural forest areas.
History
The territory of Bigues i Riells del Fai has been continuously inhabited since ancient times, preserving historical architectural remains such as the parish church of Sant Pere de Bigues and Montbui castle that reflect centuries of local development.
Culture
Local cultural life centers around the Municipal Music School, cultural spaces like Ca l'Arcís and the nave on Sant Vicenç avenue, along with traditional festivities including weekly Saturday markets and seasonal fairs that bring the community together.
Practical
The postal code 08415 serves the municipality which offers four urban bus lines and two intercity connections, providing convenient transportation links to Barcelona and neighboring urban centers for residents and tourists.
Did you know?
Sant Miquel del Fai represents the most notable attraction featuring natural caves and cliffs that provide spectacular viewpoints, creating a distinctive natural complex accessible to hikers and nature enthusiasts throughout the year.
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Puiggraciós
3.1 km
Castell de Montbui
4.2 km
El Clascar
4.1 km
Vall de Sant Miquel
4.7 km
Salt d'aigua del Tenes
5 km
Sant Mateu de Montbui
4.2 km
Sant Pere de Bigues
188 m
Sant Pau de Montmany
4.1 km
Sant Bartomeu de Mont-ras
2.1 km
La Madella
4 km
Turó de les Onze Hores
3 km
Gorg d'en Jeroni
4 km
Plaça de les Bruixes
3.4 km
Can Regassol (Bigues)
4.1 km
Can Figueres (Riells del Fai)
3.1 km
Plataner de la Font de la Pineda
3.9 km
Pla de Can Masponç
1.4 km
La Font de la Pineda (Riells del Fai)
3.9 km
Gorg de les Donzelles
3.3 km
Can Ribes (Bigues i Riells)
2.7 km
Pont Nou de la Fàbrica
1.3 km
Can Climent
5 km
Salt d'aigua del torrent del Gat
4.1 km
Can Masponç (Bigues)
1.5 km
Església parroquial de Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana
2.5 km
Coves de Sant Miquel
5 km
Can Camp
2.5 km
Central del Fai
4.7 km
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