Welcome to Monistrol de Montserrat
Monistrol de Montserrat is a town, head of the municipality of the same name, in the Bages region. It is located at the southern end of the region, on the border with Baix Llobregat, Anoia and Vallès Occidental. It is located right under Montserrat and forming part of the mountain. The Llobregat River crosses the municipality and divides it in 2, so that the original town is on the right bank and the new recent urban developments (Monistrol-Residencial, El Pla, La Batanera...) on the left bank. Coming from the south, Monistrol is the first town in the Bages region, 15 km away. of the county capital, Manresa.
Limits of Monistrol de Montserrat
Monistrol de Montserrat is bordered to the north by Castellbell and el Vilar, to the east by Vacarisses, to the west by Marganell and El Bruc and to the south by Esparreguera and Collbató.
Tourist attractions of Monistrol de Montserrat
Monistrol de Montserrat is a mountain town that stands out for its natural beauty and for its leisure and tourism activities. Its landscape is characterized by the presence of the mountain of Montserrat, which provides a great variety of routes and paths to discover. In the municipality you can visit the Monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, which is one of the main tourist attractions in the region. You can also enjoy activities such as hiking, cycling, hiking, paragliding, adventure sports and nature activities.
Gastronomy of Monistrol de Montserrat
Monistrol de Montserrat has a very varied and typical gastronomy of the Bages region. Among the most prominent dishes are sausages, pork dishes, fish and seafood dishes and vegetable dishes. Also very popular is the Monistrol cake, a cake cake typical of the town.
Festivals and traditions of Monistrol de Montserrat
Monistrol de Montserrat is a town deeply rooted in its traditions. The town's main fiesta is held on the first weekend of August and includes various activities for all ages, including concerts, children's activities, dances and more. In addition, the inhabitants of Monistrol celebrate several festivals related to the mountain of Montserrat, such as the Festival of the Mountain, the Festival of the Virgin of Montserrat and the Festival of the Fountain of the Mountain.
How to get to Monistrol de Montserrat
Monistrol de Montserrat is 15 km away. of Manresa, capital of the Bages region. It is accessible by road and there are also buses from Manresa and Barcelona. You can also reach Monistrol de Montserrat by train, as the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) line has a stop in the municipality.