Matadepera

Nature in Matadepera

The Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac Natural Park

The main characteristic of the municipality of Matadepera is its nature. The Natural Park of Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac is part of the Network of Natural Spaces protected by the Diputació de Barcelona. Its main peaks are Montcau (1052 m) and La Mola (1104 m), where the Monastery of Sant Llorenç del Munt, which gives its name to the massif, is located. The park is what meets the demand for recreational and educational facilities in the natural environment.

Sports and activities to do in Matadepera

Sporting activities

There is a wide range of sports on offer: mountain, golf, running, cycling, football, tennis, paddle tennis and, most popularly, hockey, among others.

Sports facilities

There are numerous local sports facilities and private clubs. Just a few minutes away is the Real Club de Golf el Prat, one of the best golf courses in Spain. With all this, Matadepera offers an excellent quality of life.

Gastronomy in Matadepera

A varied offer

The varied range of local restaurants and all kinds of shops add an important element to the quality of the town and contribute to the high level of social activity among its citizens.

Culture in Matadepera

Traditional festival, Sant Sebastià

Festes de Sant Sebastià is a traditional ten-day celebration that has graced the Vallès municipality for 113 years. The first Festes de Sant Sebastià took place in 1900, with nature and the forest as the central theme, and more than a century later some of the oldest traditions are still preserved. Even now after all these years of history, the Festes de Sant Sebastià has become a very popular event among the locals of Matadepera. One of the most traditional events of the festival is the descent of a pine tree from the forest, its subsequent planting in the Plaça Cal Baldiró and finally the tree-climbing competition.

Family life in Matadepera

Ideal environment for families

Living in Matadepera is synonymous with living in a healthy and ideal environment for family life. It is a town with a passion for nature, gastronomy and sport. It is worth mentioning the local public and private schools, as well as the transport service to the main educational centres of Sant Cugat and Bellaterra.

Real estate market in Matadepera

In the centre

In Matadepera, we can distinguish the centre from the urbanisations. In the centre we find the flats and village houses which are close to all the shops.

In the urbanisations

Matadepera is also divided into several urbanisations: Can Solà del Racó, Verge Montserrat, Pla de Sant Llorenç, Drac Park, Cavall Bernat, Can Robert, Les Pedritxes i Els Rourets where you will find quieter and mostly larger single-family homes. Matadepera is a very quiet municipality where the quality of life is its greatest virtue.

Security in Matadepera

Matadepera is a residential area, with all kinds of services and activities. It is considered one of the safest areas in Catalonia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can you find in Matadepera?

Matadepera is synonymous with tranquillity, peace and quiet, all within easy reach, just 30 km from Barcelona. If you are looking for a place with parks, a thriving industry and a pleasant climate, this could be a good option.

Is it safe to live in Matadepera?

Matadepera is a residential area, with all kinds of services and activities. It is considered one of the safest areas in Catalonia. 

What is life like in Matadepera?

Nowadays, Matadepera has become an important residential town, where the service sector, commerce and construction are the main economic activities. One of the most characteristic features of Matadepera is the important level of associations and the intense cultural vitality, as demonstrated by the large number of organisations that exist.

What are the facilities like in Matadepera?

Matadepera has everything you need to get around. Good transport links, schools, shops and all services. In terms of location, it is ideally located just 6 km from Terrassa, 10 km from Sabadell and about 30 km from Barcelona. It has basic services such as a nursery, primary and secondary schools, music school, library, city police station, and even a volunteer fire brigade and forest defence team.

What is family life like in Matadepera?

In Sant Llorenç del Munt Park you can indulge in your spirit of adventure with the whole family, practice sports such as hiking and it's also the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. Matadepera is a great place to connect with nature and enjoy it as a family.

Are there different areas within Matadepera?

Matadepera is a residential town divided into different urbanisations such as Las Pedritxes, Cavall Bernat, Can Robert or Plan de San Lorenzo, among others. It is because of this purely residential character that there are no industrial, commercial or administrative areas in the area.

Are there other places near Matadepera that are also worth exploring?

Sabadell, a city with a distinctly industrial character and a very interesting history. Sabadell was a pioneering city back in the 19th century in the Industrial Revolution in Catalonia in the textile sector. In the middle of the same century it became the most important wool-producing city in Spain, and this led to it being known in its day as "the Catalan Manchester".

Are there properties in Matadepera that are worth buying?

The size of the houses tends to be larger than the average in the area around Matadepera and Barcelona. There is a growing interest in large houses with swimming pool and garden and flats with balconies.

What do you call the people of Matadepera?

Matadeperenc, -a

What is the population of Matadepera?

Around 9,000 inhabitants

Where the municipality of Matadepera is located?

Matadepera is a municipality in the comarca of Vallés Occidental, province of Barcelona, autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. It is located at the foot of the mountain of Sant Llorenç del Munt, whose highest point is La Mola, at an altitude of 1104 metres.