Unique lives and traditions

Are you curious to know what lies behind centuries-old traditions and our most notorious characters?

One of the great reasons that lead us to visit new places is because of the beauty of learning about new cultures, traditions and popular customs, curiosities that make each region, and even each town, unique.

Come to Penedès to visit museums that will connect you with the local culture and history, such as the renowned Festa Major in Vilafranca del Penedès and its folkloric elements, or stop by Cal Figarot to understand the passion of this land for the castells ("human towers"), declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, loaded with an intensity, emotion and spectacularity that makes them universally impressive.

Another excuse to visit Penedès is to satisfy your curiosity and find out those incredible stories behind our notorious characters and their legacy. Do you want to know who Manuel de Cabanyes was? Are you interested in knowing where Àngel Guimerà lived, or visiting the summer house of Pau Casals, the greatest cellist of all time? If your answers are yes… you are invited to see us anytime!  

 

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Casa de la Festa Major
Casa de la Festa Major
The old fish market, this venue is nowadays the warehouse of all the folklore elements, characters and clothing of the Festa Major de Vilafranca, inviting anyone for a tour.
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Cal Figarot · Castellers de Vilafranca del Penedès
The Castellers de Vilafranca is a Catalan cultural and sports institution whose main objective is to build human towers. They are a non-profit organization and are considered a public interest entity.
Museu Pau Casals
Pau Casals Museum
A unique museum, located in a historic space, dedicated to one of the most important musicians of the 20th century.
Patí central del Palau Maricel
Maricel Palace
Built by Miquel Utrillo between 1913 and 1918 to house the important art collection belonging to American industrialist and collector Charles Deering
Museu Casa Barral, Calafell
Casa Barral Museum
The “Casa Barral” is an old fisherman's house, located on the Calafell promenade, where the poet and publisher Carlos Barral and his family lived
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Casa Museu Àngel Guimerà
Cal Ximet, the original house of the Guimeràs, is located in the center of the town of El Vendrell.
Masia d'en Cabanyes
Manuel de Cabanyes Romanticism Interpretation Center
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Museum Josep Cañas
Contiene esculturas, dibujos y moldes que permiten un recorrido cronológico por sus diferentes etapas creativas.
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Permanent exhibition of celebrated clown Charlie Rivel
Personal collection of Josep Andreu i Lasserre, the universal Catalan clown Charlie Rivel.
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Fundació Apel·les Fenosa
Encouraged by Picasso, Apel.les Fenosa (1899-1988) created, in France and Catalonia
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Museu Romàntic Can Llopis
Can Llopis Romantic Museum is located in a neoclassical building, built in 1793.
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Can Papiol Romantic Museum
Can Papiol is much more than a house: it's place where you can travel in time
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Casa nadiua de Pau Casals
Pau Casals (1876 - 1973) was one of the most important cellists of all time.

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Penedès wine region
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Denominació d'Orígen Penedès
Penedès, a centuries-old wine region
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The 10 best hidden secrets of Penedès

Main attractions

Vinseum
VINSEUM Museum of the Wine Cultures of Catalonia
The permanent exhibition at the VINSEUM is dedicated to the vineyard and wine, and the close connection these have with the Penedès region and Catalonia. Your journey starts on the third floor of the Royal Palace and ends with a cava or wine tasting in the tavern of the museum.
Castell de Calafell
Santa Creu Castle in Calafell
The Castle of the Holy Cross is a fortified area from the medieval period, first documented in 1037
Catalonia Railway Museum
Catalonia Railway Museum
The Museum is located in the original installations of the steam locomotive depot of Vilanova i la Geltrú, some railway constructions done between the
Conjunt Monumental Sa Roca
Sa Roca, Monument complex
Sant Martí Sarroca’s medieval church and castle are regarded as an historic and artistic site of national interest.

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Travel ideas

Penedès around the year
Find the charm of every season in Penedès
5 surprising outdoor visits in Penedès
Warm and welcoming: 6 autumn plans in Penedès
The most popular terraces and wine bars to sip a glass of wine in Penedès
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Main attractions
History and culture in the Penedès DNA.
Nature and landscapes
The nature that shapes the landscape. The Penedès region is nature.
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10 experiencies you cannot miss in Penedès

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RV Penedès · Sites & vineyards
Network of overnight parking sites for motorhomes in Penedès 

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All tourist quality certified wineries of the Penedès Wine Route

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What to do in Penedès

Wine tourism
One of the great attractions to visit Penedès Wine Region is to enjoy the experiences related to vineyards and wine
Singular routes
Singular routes that take you to hidden places
Walking & biking routes
Walk and pedal through Penedès. A friendly and inviting place to enjoy hiking and cycle tourism.
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Events, fairs and local festivities
Festivals and celebrations are the expression of the Penedès spirit. Penedès is a living region to be experienced.
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Family-friendly things to do in Penedès

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Agenda

Vilafranca del Penedès
Fira del Gall (Rooster Fair)
17-18 December
Avinyonet del Penedès
Les Gunyoles' living nativity scene
22, 25, 26, 28 & 29 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025

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RV Penedès Sites & Vineyards

Autocaravanisme

Penedès 360

3 circular routes in different stages that bring you closer to the sea, goes next to vineyards and climbs up to the woods

Via Augusta Penedès

Via Augusta, a walk with over 2,000 years of history

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Options of guided tours with wine tastings in the wineries of the Penedès Wine Route

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Wine tastings, local cuisine and activities on the Penedès Wine Route

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