In the Maresme, 20 minutes outside Barcelona, the town of Alella is not only the third richest municipality in Catalonia, but also a reference for cultural and wine tourism.
With just over 10,000 inhabitants, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics, this Catalan municipality is one of the wealthiest. The average income is almost 23,000 euros, the seventh highest in the country, and closely follows those of other Catalan municipalities such as Sant Just Desvern or Sant Cugat del Vallès.
Wine with Designation of Origin Alella
Although perhaps its greatest treasure is not preserved in fiduciary money, but in red, white and rosé wines. This small coastal town in Catalonia has its own Denomination of Origin in an idyllic enclave, between the southern slopes of the Cordillera Litoral and the Mediterranean Sea.
Pansa blanca, garnacha blanca, tempranillo, merlot and cabernet sauvignon are some of the grape varieties used by the wineries in the area, whose wine tourism is taking off through visits and guided tours of the vineyards.
Alta Alella, Celler Can Roda, Celler Alella Vinícola and Marqués de Alella are 4 of the wineries in the area that offer guided tours, tastings and gastronomic experiences. To this we must add the Festa de la Verema, which is held every September and allows to know closely the project behind each of the wine producers, large and small, in this area of Catalonia.
In 2025, the Festa de la Verema will be held from Thursday 4 to Sunday 14 September. The program is already available on its website.
What to see in Alella
The Church of Sant Feliu, with a Romanesque bell tower and modernist works, the Baroque farmhouse Cal Lleonart and several stately homes, the result of its past as a summer destination for the Barcelona bourgeoisie, are some of the tourist and cultural attractions of the town.
L’espai d’Art i Creació Can Manyé, located in an old textile factory in the historic center of the city, is also a must-see for lovers of contemporary art.
How much does a house in Alella cost?
To live in Allela, according to data from Idealista, housing is one of the most expensive and exclusive on the outskirts of Barcelona.
A central apartment of 85m2 and 3 bedrooms costs around 300,000 €, while homes in historic houses, palaces and modern developments exceed one million or two million euros.