Signposted paths, wooded areas and traces of a historic ice industry give Lliçà de Vall a varied character. When planning your trip, you can choose from different highlights: walks along the Voltes, the landscape of Bosc Codern and cultural history around Can Coll, the church of Sant Cristòfol and the ice houses of Can Gurri.
Paths and landscape in Lliçà de Vall
For walks, the paths of the Voltes de Lliçà de Vall are a practical option: they are signposted and suitable for families. Along the routes, information boards describe the town’s most important historical and natural sights. The walking experience thus involves not only being out and about, but also engaging with local history and the landscape.
Another starting point for walks in nature is Bosc Codern. North of the houses there, you will find a small park with benches and a spring; several paths lead into the forest from there. Bosc Codern consists mainly of pine forest, with oak and holm oak also growing there. The park and forest offer specific options for anyone who would like to explore wooded landscapes during their stay.
The Tenes River crosses Lliçà de Vall from north to south. The landscape also includes areas that are still used for agriculture and wooded areas with pines, oaks and holm oaks. The river, open farmland and forest are different facets of the surroundings; the information about the Voltes and the paths at Bosc Codern describes separate options for walks.
Ice history on the Tenes River
A significant ice industry developed in Lliçà de Vall along the Tenes. The Pous de glaç de Can Gurri are a visible link to this history: the site consists of two ice pits on a river terrace beside the Tenes. One of the two ice houses has been restored and fitted with an interior walkway for visitors. This makes it possible to learn about the history of ice not only as part of local history, but also by exploring a specific site.
The Festa del Glaç takes place around the two ice houses of Can Gurri on the last weekend of October. If you would like to plan your trip around this date, check that year’s programme in advance. This gives you a practical basis for planning your dates without conflating the recurring event date with the current programme.
Architecture and local history
Can Coll is also a prominent part of the historic heritage: in 1949, the Spanish state declared it a “Bien Cultural de Interès Nacional” (BCIN). The Església de Sant Cristòfol adds another perspective on local history through its various architectural features. It is a 17th- and 18th-century church; its interior is late Gothic, and its portal is in the Renaissance style. The church of Lliçà de Vall has been documented as a parish church since 1038.
Another specific detail can be found in the apse of the Església de Sant Cristòfol: a mural created by the Argentine artist Raul Capitani Blanchart in 1979 decorates the space. Together with the portal and interior, it offers another perspective on the church, while Can Coll and the ice houses show local history from other angles.
Getting there and planning your stay
Lliçà de Vall has good road connections via the C-17, C-155 and BV-1602. These roads provide a useful reference point for planning your journey. When choosing your destination, you can also consider whether you are most interested in signposted paths, forest landscapes, historic architecture or the history of ice. The topics described offer different starting points for planning a stay in Lliçà de Vall that suits your interests.
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