Cal Frares, Manor house and restaurant in Cabrera de Mar, Spain.
Description
Cal Frares is a two-story stone building displaying traditional Catalan architecture arranged around a central courtyard with a ground-floor restaurant. The property sits within Mediterranean gardens and today operates as a dining venue serving regional fare.
History
The property originated in 1235 as a family residence and later served as a Benedictine monastery during the 1600s. This conversion reflects shifts in ownership and the spiritual importance the building held for the local community.
Culture
The wine cellar displays traditional winemaking craftsmanship through aged wooden barrels and vintage equipment that connects visitors to the region's agricultural past. The rooms reveal how people here once worked with the land and its resources.
Practical
The restaurant operates for lunch and dinner service with both covered dining rooms and an outdoor terrace among the gardens. Visitors can easily explore the grounds on foot as the layout flows naturally through the surrounding greenery.
Did you know?
A carved keystone above the main entrance bears the inscription 'Jaume Gallemí 1843', marking when the building transitioned from religious to private hands. This visible detail documents a person's name and the exact moment the property shifted its purpose.
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