Top 10 Castles around Sitges

From the Canyellas road it is a two kilometer climb to the castle.

More than 1,000 years of history Although recent archaeological studies testify to the occupation of the Eramprunyà cliff since prehistoric and Iberian times, the history of the castle begins in the 9th century. In 801 the Franks took the city of Barcelona from the Saracens, who had to retreat to the right bank of the Llobregat. The defense of Barcelona required the protection of the flat area, but also the entire lower part of the Llobregat valley, from Martorell to the sea, as it is a natural area of access to Barcelona. It was also necessary to control the entire coastline and the paths of the Garraf. Some of the castles that were built at this time were those of Cervelló, Castellví de Rosanes, Sant Boi, Corbera, Castelldefels and Eramprunyà. For visits Second Sunday of the month, at 10 am Meeting point at the Hermitage of Bruguers. Source and for + info https://www.patrimonigava.cat/espais-patrimonials/castell-deramprunya

A classic stretch for cyclists in the area. Following the edge of the swamp, with ups and downs, it is a very pleasant area to ride a bike and ride with force and changes of pace.

The Torre del Veguer is a fortified house of medieval origin, located in the municipality of Sant Pere de Ribes. Its history begins in 1318, when Guillem de Cortei bought the estate, which would become known as Quadra d'Escortei. In the year 1400, the monastery of Sant Jeroni de Montoliver was founded in this place, but years later the monks abandoned it and the house passed into the hands of Gaspar d'Avinyó. In 1601, a descendant of Gaspar d'Avinyó bequeathed the property to his daughter, who married a native of Vilafranca del Penedès, and from this moment on it was called Torre del Veguer, probably because the man from Vilafranca held the position of "veguer." "(representative of the Count of Barcelona in Penedès). In 1883 the property was acquired by Josep Ferrer i Vidal, who carried out important renovations, following aesthetic guidelines inspired by medieval architecture, preserving original elements such as the semicircular arch access door and the exterior buttresses, as well as semicircular arches. point and ogivals inside.

This castle is located near Sant Miquel d'Eramprunyà and is located on an elevated part, between the slopes of the Garraf with magnificent views over the Llobregat delta.

The Foix marsh, along with Castellet castle, are the two main attractions of this area, border between Alt Penedès and Garraf. The road runs along one side of the marsh and if you come from Vilanova i la Geltrú, you will enjoy the spectacular views of the castle dominating the marsh.

Castle at the top of Olèrdola Park. This is one of the 12 natural spaces that try to be protected and at the same time that people can pass through giving life to the area. The old castle is an example, and passing by and seeing its walls is always beautiful!

The history of the place tells of the settlement of several tribes during the Bronze Age (2000-1800 BC), the construction of a primitive wall during the Iron Age (8th-7th centuries BC) and the arrival of the Cossetans (5th-4th centuries BC), an Iberian tribe that built an entire town there, later replaced by a Roman military camp that controlled the Via Augusta. At the time of the Christian conquest (929), Count Sunyer I built the first castle on the ruins of a Roman watchtower, as well as the church of Sant Miquel. The Muslim incursions of the 10th century seriously damaged the place, which had to be rebuilt during the following two centuries, after it belonged to Mir Geribert, self-proclaimed prince of Olèrdola. The visit to the complex is worth taking it easy and dedicating at least an hour to it. Before you go, you should consult their website: http://www.macolerdola.cat/Visita-ns/Informacio-per-a-la-visita