In the Maresme, It is covering municipalities from Blanes to Montgat, on the coast, in the province of Barcelona, We find lovely towns and serene and beautiful beaches which we can see if we travel on the train that travels it, For example if we go from Blanes to Barcelona or if we take the N11 car. Every town and beach have a feature that invites us to make a stop to meet them and discover.
One of those people who today included in this tour and which is very interesting stop, rest from the sun of the Mediterranean beaches and of course, enjoy, is Sant Andreu de Llavaneres (San Andres Llavaneras, in Spanish). just 2,7 km from the coast, which you can be traveled even walking, Passeig Riera, Riera that flanks the LLavaneres and that continues then on Paseo Virgin of Montserrat, We arrive at its center to make a visit that will not demand much time but that it would be enough for the tour and enjoyment.
Sant André de Llavaneres or simply Llavaneras, As we usually name it, It is a place where we have not lived a long time, just a 6 months, enough to begin to understand a people and its people, their roots and traditions.
Say it's a charming place because, although it has spread in area and population, many of the neighbors know. The greeting, when people crossing the streets is normal and natural, In my opinion, sign of cordiality, for both the resident and the visitor.
Some 700 meters before the center, On the right of the road folding Can Caralt street and some 180 meters of road that were coming, We arrive at the Can Caralt building, Hoy Museo Archivo de Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, a farmhouse of the eighteenth century. The museum houses a permanent painting and sculpture exhibition and also offers temporary exhibitions. It is interesting to visit and is located in a privileged position.
In the beginning of the formation of the people, Numerous dares dispersed through the area, so much so that today these buildings make up part of the architectural heritage of Llavaneres and many of which we find in our path.
Retaking our way to the center, We will arrive at La Plazoleta
The first building that caught our attention in front of this square is Ca l ’Alfaro, had built as summer house by the painter Nicolas Alfaro in the late nineteenth century and was expanded after the tower agregándosele. Here work some dependencies Town Hall, conference and exhibition. Then take my first lessons in Catalan, pity that for a short time. The Garden also has a rich design and both, building and gardens can be visited. It is even used for various celebrations, as is the festival of Minerva that takes place in summer.
At the end of the central square, toward the left, is the City Council building itself.
Town Hall Steps, the neoclassical church whose beginning of construction dates from the end of the 18th century and its termination at the beginning of the 19th century. Inside are the altarpieces that belonged to the original parish church is now the church cemetery. You can also appreciate various fresh and modern paintings.
After leaving the church, worth walking down the street in front of it where we find various shops and bars. A busy street by the locals. It is also good internaros on different streets getting carried away by what we call our attention more.
If we want contact with nature, we can also find in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres. Starting from the roundabout behind the City Council and taking the Cabo de Mundo road, we will ascending accompanied by a rich vegetation. In this route we will find a small fountain in stones and tiles Virgin Llorita, His hermitage could be visited for which after arriving at the ancient church we should continue to rise some 400 m, to the Cerro de Llorita where it is located. Besides vegetation, nature and mountain, the road offers some points some interesting views of the sea and surrounding air.
To get first to the ancient church we take as previously the Cabot road. In principle we find some developments and we can find in the area some of the old farmhouses, and then penetrate in nature. We then took the path of San Sebastián and the path of the ancient church, some 15 minute walk, approximately 1,4 km, The road will be a little shorter if we take from the center of the town by Carrer Closens and then on the way to the ancient church.
Church, which it is the present church cemetery, It has a stone facade and a single nave with a bell tower, dating from the sixteenth century and was built on the ruins of an ancient temple.
As mentioned at the beginning, You can reach the center of Llavaneres walk, if we feel like doing a hike from the beach, but is also the option to get on a small bus, that rises and falls throughout the day, from the center to the station, which is itself on the beach. There are other routes to Mataro and other neighboring towns, information can be obtained at City Hall.
A good option would also raise the people by bus and walk down to the beach. Going down and more rested perhaps we enjoy the road more.
An interesting place to go and see the landscape and road constructions accompanying q, It is the internal path that UNE Sant Andreu de Llavaneres with Mataró, which it is the capital of the Maresme. Worth also stop at some points to appreciate the views offered by this route. Some 6 km and a half.
Upon arriving again at the beach of Llavaneras it is interesting to visit the port port Port del Balis where we find some restaurants, Business and bars. In addition to the characteristic atmosphere of the marina for walks.
A beach among others interesting in the vicinity is Caldes de Strac. It has the peculiarity that the beach is sheltered by a building line that stands between her and the railroad tracks and the highway, forming a cozy and quiet beach where it could be completed on the day of travel in the sand and take a short break.
Sant Andreu de LLavaneras left in me the feeling of living in a village with all amenities at hand, without forgetting the good connections offered to communicate with large and small cities around, by rail or by road.
In addition of course to have a beautiful beach I've been enjoying, like nature, tours on the hill as well as the rich heritage offering their farmsteads pride of its inhabitants. Constructions of simple lines mostly show respect for the environment, forming a site that is harmonious sight.
And of course, rescued the friendliness of its people.
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sources consulted obtained through information provided by the monuments themselves, museums and sites visited, Tourist Information Offices, uba-fau.