Holiday cottages in Olesa de Montserrat

Remains of human settlements have been found in Olesa de Montserrat dating from the sixth century BC. During part of its history it was under the control of the priory of Montserrat. In its old town there are buildings of great value such as the Clock tower. A defensive building that was built at the beginning of the 16th century. Another interesting place is the convent of the scholastic nuns, which was a manor house in the 14th century. Olive oil and textiles are some of its typical products and are of great quality.

The Passion of Olesa de Montserrat is an event you must see. It is a show in which there are multiple changes of sets and which has a long tradition. In fact, it has been celebrated since 1538. It is considered a traditional festival of national interest and is seen by thousands of people every year.

Olesa de Montserrat is surrounded by natural areas of great interest. You can take a trip to Ribes Blaves and see a fossilized fault that comes from the contact between the Litoral mountain range and the Vallès depression. Along the route you can see the remains of the chapel of Sant Jaume. Another interesting route is the one that goes to the Gothic hermitage of Sant Salvador de les Espases and passes by the old spa of La Puda.