Palafolls belongs to the region of Maresme in Catalonia. It is located a few kilometers from the city of Barcelona and is one of the most important historical and cultural destinations in the city, and we highly recommend it if you have already seen th best things to do in Barcelona.
The most fascinating thing about this town is the connection with the three most important rivers of Catalonia among which stand out: the streams of Palafolls, Roquet and Burgada. As well as a climate that enjoys an average temperature of 16 ºC, ideal for the realization of routes through Palafolls throughout the year.
What to do in Palafolls?
Among the many things to do in Palafolls is to visit the museums of the town, so we recommend you to visit the ethnological museum and the agricultural museum. Where you can learn about the most characteristic of agriculture, art and history of this municipality.
Another place to visit in Palafolls is the old town, here you will find a Romanesque church built in the twelfth century, you can take a walk along the promenade of the village and enjoy the bars and restaurants that are there.
What to see in Palafolls and surroundings?
The highlight of the excursions in Palafolls is that they are full of history and many visits to sites of architectural interest, here we leave some recommended that you can not miss and what to see in Palafolls in one day:
The main attraction of this town is its castle, we recommend this plan if you are looking for things to do with children in Palafolls, although it is preserved in ruins, the whole tour can be very entertaining for the little ones and the whole family. The enclosure surrounding the castle is composed of an ancient tower, the parade ground, a chapel and the surrounding external fortification, each with differences of centuries of construction, but with a very important significance for the architecture of the place.
You will see the Puigvert mill if you decide to go to the ethnological museum, as it is located just behind it.
The most modern part of all Maresme is located in Palafolls. That is why we recommend you to visit the sports pavilion, the MID building, currently the headquarters of the music school and make one of the routes through Palafolls center, which is where you can connect with the modernity of the town. Without a doubt, the excursions in Palafolls bring together the best of the past and the modern era.
