To the north of Barcelona you will find El Maresme. What makes this area so enjoyable is the great weather, the Mediterranean Sea, the beautiful hills and mountains, the long sandy beaches, the attractive towns and great tourist places. The area is equipped with excellent restaurants and leisure places of all kind.

The landscape of El Maresme

This coast is almost entirely lined with long beaches and cliffs, where the sand is washed by crystal waters.

Large cities in El Maresme

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, offers exciting shopping, innovative architecture, great restaurants and coffee shops, and a fantastic port and beach promenade.

Tourist attractions in El Maresme

Places of cultural interest include archaeological sites in Burriac and Mataró; the Baroque architecture in Arenys de Mar and Modernism in Canet and Argentona. Other tourist centres include Malgrat and Calella de la Costa. Cultural and sporting activities such as the Shakespeare Festival and the International Horse Riding Competition complete the options in this part of Catalonia.

Sports activities
in El Maresme

Santa Susanna is situated on the Mediterranean shores of the Costa del Maresme. A range of sports are available here, including sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, water skiing and kite surfing. In addition, there is also a range of options at the Montnegre-Corredor Nature Reserve. You can also hike in the Natural reserves of Montaña de Montserrat and in St Llorenç. There are several Golf clubs in the area.

Gastronomic characteristics of El Maresme

With traditional styles as the basis, a modern, innovative cuisine has been developed, identified by the use of quality products and by the creativity of its chefs. A tasty sample of Catalan’s best are the following dishes: arroz negro (rice made with squid's ink), escudella (typical soup), suquet (fish with potatoes) and as a dessert crema catalana. Very classic of Catalonia is also the pan con tumaca (bread with tomato, olive oil, garlic and salt), together with different sorts  sausages.

The climate of El Maresme

The Costa del Maresme enjoys a mild, temperate climate. Summers are dry and precipitations scarce.