Arenys de Mar is a coastal town in the Maresme region with more than 400 years of history, located just 40 km from Barcelona and very well connected by both road and train. With over 16,600 inhabitants, it is a Mediterranean-style municipality that combines maritime tradition, cultural heritage, and a relaxed lifestyle by the sea.
Its port is one of the most important along the Catalan coast, an economic driver for the town and the epicenter of its social and gastronomic life, featuring the traditional fish auction and an excellent selection of seafood and Mediterranean restaurants. Along the coastline, its long sandy beaches stand out, ideal for enjoying the sea all year round, together with facilities for recreational boating.
The town center preserves a rich cultural heritage: the parish church of Santa Maria, with one of the most important Baroque altarpieces in Catalonia; the Marès Lace Museum; and the Mollfulleda Mineralogy Museum. Also remarkable is the seafront cemetery, turned into a literary symbol by Salvador Espriu, offering spectacular views over the port, the Montnegre hills, and the emblematic Torre dels Encantats.
Arenys de Mar provides all essential services — local shops, schools, cultural and sports facilities — and offers a wide range of housing options: from central apartments to houses and villas with sea or mountain views. All this makes Arenys a highly attractive destination for those seeking to combine proximity to Barcelona, an authentic coastal lifestyle, and exceptional quality of life in a Mediterranean setting.
