Rural houses in Vilanova i la Geltrú

One of the strong points of Vilanova i Geltrú: the train

If you are a great admirer of locomotives, one of the activities you must do on your vacation in the municipality of Vilanova i la Geltrú is to visit its museum of the Ferrocarril de Catalunya. It may look like any other railway museum, but it contains the largest collection of locomotives in all of Europe. Unmissable!

Another of the strong points of Vilanova i la Geltrú that you can visit during your stay in the holiday cottages: Plaça de la Vila

Unusual or curious events usually happen in the center of towns and cities. In this case, the square where the Town Hall is located is famous for:

• American architecture: those who returned from America in the 19th century had the square built in the form of the Plaza de Armas of American cities.
• Francesc de Paula del Villar was the architect: and this character would also be responsible for the start of the Sagrada Família, before Gaudí did it.
• She appeared in an ad: it was a TV shoot none other than Shakira herself!

What else to do and see in Vilanova i la Geltrú

In addition to walking through the old town and finding these interesting facts, you can also enjoy the beaches and the city's marina , from where you can practice water sports. And, on the other hand, don't forget to visit the interior of the region, where you will find some forests on the border with the Alt Penedès region.