Interest places

HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN ARENYS DE MAR:

1. Xifré building
2. Calisay cultural centre
3. Marés e la Punta textile museum
4. Mineralogy museum
Museum openning times: Tuesday to Saturday
11 am to 1 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm
Guided Tours 93 792 17 84
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5. Can Solà, El Moro (Can Juncosa)
6. Church of Santa Maria
7. Municipal market
8. Town hall
9. Cemetery
Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday
11 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm
10. Torre dels encantats (13th century look-out tower)
11. A visit to the port of Arenys de mar is highly recommended
11.1 La llotja: The fish market where local fishing boats sell their catch at the end of each day.
11.2 Montcalvari hermitage: The hermitage was built in 1584 under a cliff at the foot of the legendary muntanya del MalTemps (the bad-weather mountain); there are magnificent views over the Mediterranean from the top of the cliff.
11.3 See-food nurseries: Nurseries for lobsters and crabs of excellent quality.

THE RESTAURANTS:

Excellent food is to be found at restaurants in the port of Arenys de Mar in which you can enjoy a variety of typical local dishes, served according to the seasons.
. La pesolada; In March and April, many restaurants serve traditional dishes made with a particular kind of pea, the pèsol.
. Calamarenys; In October, all the restaurants in the town include dishes made with squid (calamar) and every restaurant offers a special squid menu.

Restaurant Club Nàutic Arenys de Mar: Located within the Club Nàutic d’Arenys de Mar.
Open to the public Monday to Friday
Members only at weekends
Closed Tuesdays
Reserves: 937 923 501

TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS IN ARENYS DE MAR:
1. Summer Solstive Fair: In the week of June 23rd, the Riera (the dry river bed) of Arenys de Mar hosts a fair with stalls selling arts and crafts.
2. St Jonhn's Eve: On June 23rd each year, a fiesta, dance and bonfire is held on Picordia beach.
3. Sant Zenon: July 9th is the Festa Major or annual festival of Arenys de Mar with fireworks, a fair and other celebrations.
4. La Verge del Carme: On July 16th, all the town’s boats take to the sea to celebrate the feast of the Virgin of the Sea.
5. Sant Roc: On August 16th, Arenys de Mar hosts another lively fiesta when traditional events include the young people of the town drenching passers-by with eau de cologne!