Local history, archaeology and motorsport each put a different aspect of Montmeló in the spotlight. The Museu Municipal tells the story of the town’s development; Mons Observans offers a glimpse into its ancient past. At the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, guided tours and experiences for drivers and cyclists take centre stage. When planning your trip, you can first decide which of these themes you’d like to shape your stay.
Local history and archaeological heritage
The Museu Municipal de Montmeló is housed in Can Caballé, a mansion built around 1920. Its permanent exhibition, titled “Montmeló, camins i anys”, explores the town’s historical development in the context of the Vallès and Catalonia. The building and exhibition therefore offer two distinct points of interest: Can Caballé represents the history of the house, while the exhibition explores the wider regional context.
Mons Observans represents a different historical period. The site was built in the last third of the 2nd century BC and designated a Cultural Asset of National Interest (BCIN) in 2008. This makes it possible to distinguish the archaeological past from the later development of the town, which is the focus of the museum.
Two routes through different periods
The routes also focus on different historical periods. The “Estiueig de Carmanyola” route traces Montmeló’s development from an agricultural community into an industrial and urban population. The guided route “Montmeló entre la segona república i la transició” explores historical, social and political events from 1931 to 1978. Together, the two offerings provide a way to explore different periods in the town’s history: changes in society and economic life, and a clearly defined political and social period.
Tours, driving sessions and cycling
At the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the experiences vary in what they offer. On guided tours, visitors learn about the facilities and access restricted areas. Private driving sessions on the track, on the other hand, are for visitors who want to drive their own car or motorcycle. Motorsport fans can choose between a guided tour and driving on the track themselves.
The “Bicircuit” sessions add cycling as another option, allowing cyclists to ride in a safe environment. The distinction is useful when planning: private driving sessions are for your own car or motorcycle, while Bicircuit sessions are for cyclists. These experiences complement the historical attractions with different ways to explore the Circuit and cycling.
Scenery around Turó de les Tres Creus
Turó de les Tres Creus is home to an information viewpoint that illustrates the surrounding geography. At the foot of the hill, the Mogent and Congost rivers meet, forming the Besòs. The viewpoint and the river confluence offer two distinct geographical points of interest: one looks out over the landscape, while the other focuses on the course of the rivers.
Getting there by train and bus
Montmeló railway station is served by the R-2 Nord commuter rail line between Aeroport and Maçanet Massanes. Bus line 428 connects Montornès, Montmeló and Granollers. You can take both options into account when planning your arrival or onward journey; check timetables separately before travelling. The rail service and the bus line are different options that you can compare based on your intended route.
When considering Montmeló as a destination, it helps to sort the attractions by their focus: the museum, Mons Observans and the historical routes introduce different aspects of local history; the Circuit’s offerings distinguish between tours, driving yourself and cycling. Together with the train and bus connections, this gives you a practical basis for weighing your interests and travel arrangements when planning your trip.
Discover more destinations: Montmajor, Sant Vicenç Dels Horts, Sant Joan Despí, Pallejá, Monistrol De Montserrat, Sallent, Baix Llobregat, Sabadell.
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