Granollers
Market life, nature and culture
Granollers, the capital of the Vallès Oriental region, is one of the cities the Tour de France will visit as it departs from Catalonia. Strategically located between the coastline and the Montseny massif, it is a key hub for the region. This hidden gem just a half hour away from Barcelona offers a perfect combination of urban vitality and natural surroundings.
A city that knows how to do business
The historic centre, with the Porxada as a heritage landmark, is home to a market that dates back nearly a thousand years. A city of trade and a crossroads since the Roman era, its unique and attractive retail activity continues to be one of the city’s most characteristic features.
An active and engaged community
The city is embracing a sustainable, local model, perfect for discovering it on foot or by bicycle, and has an extensive network of cultural facilities such as the Roca Umbert Fàbrica de les Arts, the Museu de Granollers and the Teatre Auditori.
Granollers is part of the Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, and is leading initiatives to be a more sustainable city. It has an urban network of cycle paths, 30 km/h zones and policies to promote active transport.
Local cuisine
Granollers is also a city that loves local cuisine, with restaurants that value local products and have a strong connection with the DO Alella designation of origin, one of the smallest and most unique wine designations in the country. It also has farmland that provides high-quality, environmentally friendly local produce.
Tradition and sports infrastructure
Granollers is a highly active city, with cultural events, festivals and fairs. It also has strong event organisation skills, embracing sport as a driver of development and commitment to values such as inclusion and economic dynamism.
Cycling culture and nature
Granollers offers easy access to cycling and natural trails that lead to the Montseny Natural Park, making it the perfect base to explore inland Catalonia at its most authentic.
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