Hotels in Bigues I Riells – Nature and Cultural Heritage

When choosing a hotel in Bigues I Riells, it is worth first deciding what you want to focus on during your trip: nature, cultural heritage or an event. There is a specific figure for the natural landscape: 10.2 percent of the municipality lies within the Cingles de Bertí natural area, equivalent to around 285.2 hectares. Churches, a complex classified as a cultural asset and local festivals provide further cultural highlights.

Natural landscapes, waterfalls and trails

In the protected Cingles de Bertí area, the natural attractions include lush, refreshing vegetation and opportunities for pleasant walks and outdoor activities. The area is particularly appealing if vegetation and time outdoors are among the things you look for when choosing a destination.

The Sant Miquel del Fai complex includes waterfalls on the Riu Tenes and Riu Rossinyol. A virtual 360° tour lets you explore fourteen highlighted points in detail and provides historical, geological and cultural information. Nature and monumental heritage come together in this digital tour, which covers different aspects of the complex.

The riverside route along the Riu Tenes is suitable for pedestrians and non-motorized transport. The virtual tour presents fourteen points of interest; the riverside route specifies the types of transport for which it can be used. This gives you two distinct ways to enjoy the natural surroundings: a digital exploration and a riverside route.

Churches and cultural heritage

At Sant Pere i Sant Pau de Bigues, a historical date and a work of art can be considered together. The church was consecrated in 1156 by Ramon de Torroja, Bishop of Barcelona. It also houses the notable Baroque Retaule del Roser. The year of consecration provides a specific historical reference, while the altarpiece offers a distinct art-historical perspective on the church’s furnishings. If you are interested in sacred art, these are two different facets of the same building to focus on.

Another cultural heritage landmark is the complex comprising Castell de Montbui and Ermita de Sant Mateu de Montbui. In 1949, it was classified as an Asset of National Cultural Interest (BCIN) within Catalan cultural heritage. This designation gives the complex a clear heritage status. Together with the church of Sant Pere i Sant Pau, it offers different perspectives: on one hand, a dated ecclesiastical event and a Baroque altarpiece; on the other, the formal status of a complex.

Traditions and olive oil

The Festa dels Tres Tombs offers another way to connect with the history of Bigues. It recalls the area’s agricultural past and pays particular tribute to draught animals. The festival includes a craft products fair, a procession with carriages, carts and horses, and the traditional blessing of the animals. Its different elements bring together a fair, a procession and a tribute to the animals; its focus on draught animals grounds the Festa in the area’s agricultural heritage.

The Fira de l'Oli del Vallès focuses on Vera olive oil: visitors can learn about the production process and taste the oil made from the olives. Production and tasting offer a distinct experience for travelers interested in the process and flavor of olive oil. While the Tres Tombs includes a procession and the blessing of animals, this fair focuses on a product and how it is made. If your trip depends specifically on either event, check its dates in advance.

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