Homes for sale in Cabrils, Barcelona Coast

Living in Cabrils

Cabrils is a residential municipality on the hillside of the Costa de Barcelona (Maresme), between Cabrera de Mar and Vilassar de Dalt. Surrounded by green hills and with open views of the Mediterranean, it combines a village centre with its own identity and neighbourhoods of detached houses in a peaceful setting.

The municipality is known for its food scene, with restaurants that draw visitors from across the area, and for the quality of life in its residential areas. The beaches and services of the coast are a few minutes’ drive away.

Houses and villas for sale in Cabrils

The BARNES selection in Cabrils consists of large detached properties:

• Contemporary villas: recently built homes with modern design, pool and sea views.
• Houses of great character: six- and seven-bedroom residences, some at the end of quiet streets, with plenty of privacy.
• Detached family houses: four-bedroom homes in pleasant residential areas.
• Houses with a tourist licence: occasionally, properties that hold a tourist-use licence.

Areas of Cabrils

The centre concentrates shops, the church and everyday services. Around it, estates of detached houses spread over the hillsides; the highest areas offer the widest views and larger plots, while those closest to the centre let you do everything on foot.

What to consider when buying in Cabrils

• View and orientation: south- and sea-facing houses are the most sought after.
• The plot: usable area, slope, garden and pool.
• Privacy: the relationship with neighbouring plots and the vegetation.
• Tourist licence: whether the home has one and what conditions it involves.
• Connections: the C-32 motorway and the coastal railway stations.

What a villa in Cabrils is like

Villas in Cabrils are usually arranged over several floors that follow the slope, with living areas opening onto large terraces and the pool. More recent builds favour large glazed surfaces, natural materials and a very direct relationship between inside and outside; houses a few decades old offer mature gardens and established plots instead.

Life in Cabrils

Life in Cabrils combines tranquillity, good food and nature. Paths in the hills allow walking and outdoor sport, and neighbouring towns complete the services. It is a place designed above all for living all year round in a spacious house near Barcelona.

Cabrils, Alella or Teià

Many buyers compare Cabrils with Alella and Teià. Cabrils stands out for its food and its large houses; Alella for its vineyards and shops; Teià for its tranquillity and proximity to Barcelona. We explain this in our guide Alella, Teià or Cabrils: which town to choose.

Nearby towns

If you widen your search, Cabrera de Mar offers houses with sea views and renovated masias, and Vilassar de Dalt, houses in a town with plenty of life of its own.

A limited offer

The supply of villas with views in Cabrils is small. We recommend that you share your criteria with us so that our team can let you know as soon as a property that matches your search comes onto the market. Get to know the town better with our guide Cabrils: gastronomy and views. If you are an owner, request a valuation of your house.

Main residence or second home

Cabrils is chosen mainly as a main residence by families looking for a spacious house with garden and pool in a peaceful setting well connected to Barcelona. Its food scene, views and nearby beaches also make it attractive for those seeking a quality second home near the city. In both cases, the orientation of the house and the privacy of the plot are the factors that most influence value.

Existing house or renovation

Cabrils has both recently built villas, with energy efficiency and modern design, and houses a few decades old that offer mature plots and the chance to update them to your taste. A new home lets you move in without works; a house to renovate lets you personalise every space. Our team will help you compare options with the technical information for each property.

Frequently asked questions

What type of properties are for sale in Cabrils?

Contemporary villas, large houses and family houses with garden, pool and views.

Does Cabrils have a beach?

It has no seafront of its own; the beaches of the coast are a few minutes away.

What is Cabrils known for?

Its food scene and the quality of its residential areas.

Are there houses with a tourist licence?

Occasionally. We will inform you of the conditions for each property.