Fun Facts

Discover interesting facts about Les Cabanyes, the Penedes wine region, and our beautiful area

1

Smallest but Finest

At just 1.2 km², Les Cabanyes is one of the smallest municipalities in Catalonia, but has a richer history than many large cities.

2

Romanesque Gem

The church of Sant Valentí is built on a Roman villa from the 1st-4th century. Ibero-Roman wall paintings and pottery have been found!

3

Devilish Details

The devil is depicted in the medieval frescoes of Sant Valentí. Do you dare to go and see?

4

Famous Birthplace

Bishop Josep Torras i Bages, author of "La tradició catalana" and defender of the Catalan language, was born here in 1846 at Mas Gomà.

5

27 Centuries of Wine

Winemaking in the Penedès dates back to the 7th century BC, when Phoenician sailors planted the first grapevines.

6

Cava Capital

95% of all Spanish Cava comes from the Penedès. Nearby Sant Sadurní d'Anoia produces more bubbles than Champagne!

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100% Organic

Since 2025, the Penedès is the world's first wine appellation with fully certified organic production.

8

Castellers

The Penedès is famous for its human towers (castells). Vilafranca del Penedès is home to one of the best castell groups in Catalonia.

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Strategic Location

In medieval times, the Penedès was a border area between Christian and Moorish Spain, with Olèrdola as a military centre.

10

Three in One

From Les Cabanyes you can reach in less than an hour: the mountains of Montserrat, the beaches of Sitges, and the metropolis of Barcelona.

Did You Know?

The Costa Brava was one of the first coastal regions in Spain to develop tourism in the 1950s and 60s, but has managed to preserve much of its natural beauty and authentic Catalan character unlike many other Spanish coastal areas.

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