Sant Vicenç de Montalt: Beach, Nature and Culture

When planning a stay in Sant Vicenç de Montalt, you can focus on different aspects of the area, from the coast and nature trails to water sports and local history. The beach is in a residential area outside the town centre. Activities include municipal routes, a walk exploring the regional food landscape, and water sports at the Base Nàutica.

Beach and Garden Landscape

Sant Vicenç de Montalt beach is straight, 1,200 metres long and an average of 80 metres wide. Its surface is covered with coarse sand; it is also in a residential area outside the town centre. These measurements give a clear sense of the beach’s elongated shape and average width.

The Parc dels Germans Gabrielistes offers a different landscape. This garden, covering almost four hectares, features native flora from the region and particularly notable centuries-old trees. An old water cistern in the park was restored in 2003. It once again holds water and feeds a small lake. The beach and garden therefore represent different landscape features within the town.

Routes with Different Focuses

The municipal Rutes Natura Local programme offers six self-guided routes for walking or cycling. One signposted nature trail is the Ruta de Les 3 Viles. It connects Sant Vicenç de Montalt, Caldes d'Estrac and Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, and can be travelled on foot or by bike.

The Ruta de l'Ull de serp is a trail where you can discover the surrounding rock formations. Tast de paisatge focuses on the regional food landscape: on a walk, you identify edible elements in the area around Sant Vicenç de Montalt.

Water Sports at the Base Nàutica

The Base Nàutica de Sant Vicenç de Montalt offers paddleboarding, kayaking, catamaran sailing, dinghy sailing and snorkelling. It also offers private lessons, group activities and guided excursions for all skill levels. For planning purposes, you can consider the two details separately: which water sport interests you and which of the formats mentioned is relevant to you.

Building History and Visitor Restrictions

The Torre de Can Valls dates from the 18th century and was restored in the 1990s. The interior is not open to visitors. This restriction is important when planning your visit; the construction period and subsequent restoration also provide two specific dates for the tower’s history.

Part of the Regional Routes

Sant Vicenç de Montalt lies along the route of the third stage of the Eje Central del Maresme. It starts at Parque Forestal de Mataró and continues via Cinco Sénias to Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, Sant Vicenç de Montalt and Arenys de Munt. The stage places the town within a longer regional sequence of destinations.

Plan Your Journey

By road, the town can be reached via the C-32 motorway, exit 108, as well as the N-II and BV-5031. Bus route C21 connects Sant Vicenç de Montalt with the Estació Renfe Caldes d'Estrac railway station. If you plan to use the bus, check the timetable before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Balsareny, Centelles, Fígols, Rubió, Collsacreu, Sant Pere De Ribes, Sant Vicenç Dels Horts, Esparreguera

For the broader travel overview: Barcelona.