La Garriga, municipality of Catalonia, Spain
La Garriga is a municipality in the Vallès Oriental region of Catalonia. It sits on the plateau between Barcelona and Montserrat, blending residential areas with the landscape features that define the region.
The municipality grew from rural settlements in the region during the medieval period. In the 20th century it expanded as a residential area for workers commuting to Barcelona and nearby industrial zones.
La Garriga takes its name from the shrubby vegetation and heather that once covered the surrounding landscape. These plant communities remain visible in the areas around town and continue to shape how locals perceive their environment.
The town sits at an elevation of around 400 meters (1,300 ft) and is easily reached by car or public transport from Barcelona. Most facilities are centrally located, and the surrounding area offers various walking trails for visitors.
The name is not just history but a daily reality: in the open landscape east of the town center, the shrubs and heather that gave the place its name still grow. These natural areas offer surprising green spaces between modern housing.
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