Interest placesHISTORIC 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 e-mail: Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spam bots. Necesita activar JavaScript para visualizarla 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 Mal Temps (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 Nà utic Arenys de Mar: Located within the Club Nà utic 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! |




