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The Top 9 Castles around Maresme

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 9

beautiful castles to choose from around Maresme. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 26, 2025

Castell de Burriac

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The remains of Burriac Castle are almost a thousand years old. They are located at the top of Burriac Hill. One of the best ways to get to the castle …

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Palafolls Castle

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Palafolls Castle is a medieval fortress that is located at the top of an elongated hill and dominates the depression of the Tordera River and its important cultivation area.

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Castell de Jalpi

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One of those places where you will not regret stopping, take the opportunity to regain strength, take out your camera and lose yourself walking around its perimeter, you will be …

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Palafolls Castle

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Palafolls Castle is a medieval military building located on top of the Castle Hill in the municipality of Palafolls (Maresme) and close to the coast. The fortress is located on …

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Castillo de Montpalau

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The castle of Montpalau is a castle of Pineda de Mar (Maresme) at the top of the hill of Montpalau, on the slopes of the Montnegre massif. Its manorial jurisdiction …

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Trail with views of Burriac Castle

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To get to Burriac Castle, you have to go through a typically Mediterranean forest made up of pines, oaks and bushes. Follow the trail signs and in no time you will see the castle rising above the hill.

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Can Garí

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The Garí house was ordered to be built by the financier José Garí Cañas and was built between 1899 and 1900 in Argentona, in the Cros valley, by the architect …

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Vilassar Castle

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It seems plausible that the castle's origins date back to the 10th century, when there was already an original core consisting of a watchtower and a walled enclosure.

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View of Castell de Burriac and the coast

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If you leave the Pista and continue along the Gratós trail, you will have the option of going to Turó Cirerà. The views are great from both points.

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The Top 9 Castles around Maresme

Castell de Burriac

Palafolls Castle

Castell de Jalpi

Palafolls Castle

Castillo de Montpalau

Trail with views of Burriac Castle

Can Garí

Vilassar Castle

View of Castell de Burriac and the coast

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Most popular routes around Maresme

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