Half an hour from Barcelona lies a traditional fishing village, with a coastal scene that seems straight out of California itself. This is Garraf, a quiet and charming town with charming alleys that still maintains its fishing huts intact facing the sea and have become its main attraction for travelers.
What to see in Garraf, Barcelona
Surrounded by the Garraf Natural Park, this town has managed to maintain its traditional identity, despite being on one of the most touristic and popular coasts of the Mediterranean, next to Sitges. Its symbol is Playa de las Casetas, a golden sandy area surrounded by white and green wooden buildings, built in the 20th century as dressing rooms for wealthy Barcelona families and have remained intact.
Garraf has its huts, but it also has its beautiful church of Santa María, with those beautiful whitewashed sailor walls, which contrast with the blue of the sea and the orange of the mountains behind it. It is not an ancient historic temple, but it is beautiful.
The Garraf Tower has still stood since the 14th century, the only thing we can still see of the old Garraf castle. Its circular floor plan is attached to the Güell wineries, a modernist construction whose original plan is signed by Dalí and was built in the 19th century, using stone, brick and wrought iron.
Where to eat cheap and delicious in Garraf, Barcelona
Garraf has few restaurants, but one of them still maintains the authentic atmosphere of the town. Antonio Restaurant is where the neighbors continue to meet to eat the usual food. It has good tapas and portions of fideúa, croquettes and mussels at a very reasonable price.
What to do near Garraf, Barcelona
Garraf is next to a natural park, so hiking is the best plan it can offer. Especially in autumn, when everything turns orange, ocher and reddish for a walk through the forest with views of the Mediterranean. All routes are marked on this map, including their departure point, time and length.
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