The maritime and art nouveau landscape of Sant Pol de Mar Blue and white are the colours that paint the town of Sant Pol de Mar. This fishing village retains the charm of its old fishing village, full of stepped streets that climb the mountain behind and white-washed houses that look out to sea. Fresh fish, seafood dishes, Maresme peas and strawberries are part of the excellent food to be found in this seafaring village. A good way to discover Sant Pol de Mar is to stroll through its historic town centre to visit the art nouveau residences of els Indians, Catalans who return rich from the Americas, with colourful facades, stained glass windows and wrought iron, and also the Museum of Painting, where you can enjoy works by Ramon Casas and Joan Miró. Another option is to take a walk on the Ronda, a coastal path, to discover quiet beaches such as Roca Grossa or La Murtra. Arenys de Mar: fishing tradition and cultural legacy Located 30 minutes from Barcelona, this fishing village has one of the largest fishing and sports ports on the Catalan coast. The origins of Arenys de Mar date back to the 16th century and since then it has maintained its maritime activity. Visit its port, which has the region’s largest fishing fleet and is home to the marina. It is also interesting to take a look at its unique fish auction held at the Fishermen's Guild. The town itself is full of interesting buildings. The parish church of Santa Maria d'Arenys is an example, with one of the best-preserved Baroque altarpieces in Catalonia. Also take a look at the town cemetery, located on top of a hill, with views of the sea and works of great Catalan sculptors. Here is the resting place of the writer Salvador Espriu rests and in the village you can take the Espriu tour, a walk around the most emblematic places in its history. The art nouveau essence and the maritime spirit of Sitges Sitges is both vibrant and surprising. It is a town that has become one of the most prominent cultural centres of Catalonia in the 20th century without losing its maritime essence. Here is the Museu del Cau Ferrat, the home workshop of the painter and writer Santiago Rusiñol, and the Museu de Maricel, a former hospital that houses collections of ancient and modern sculpture and painting. Both sum up the art nouveau essence and the seafaring character of this town. Art nouveau tours are also organised to visit a total of 12 buildings such as the Casa de Pere Carreras or the Casa del Rellotge and the so-called houses of the Americanos: Catalans who made their fortunes in Latin America. The International Fantastic Film Festival and the Carnival are Sitges's other cultural showcases. To immerse yourself in the town's seafaring culture, visit the fishermen's quarter on a guided tour organised by the Sitges Fishermen's Guild, one of the oldest in Catalonia and one of the few that fish exclusively with artisanal fishing gear such as the nansa. Vilanova i la Geltrú, culture and tradition by the sea A maritime atmosphere and popular culture define Vilanova i la Geltrú. In the 19th century, the town was known as Havana Xica, or Little Havana, because of its resemblance to the Caribbean city, after the investments made by the “Indians”, the Catalans who returned from making their fortunes in Cuba. The cultural and culinary highlights of Vilanova i la Geltrú can be summed up in two names: its Carnival, with over 250 years old, and xató, a popular dish of Catalan cuisine. The town also has one of the oldest museums in Catalonia, declared a Museum of National Interest: the Víctor Balaguer Museum Library, which houses a collection of paintings and sculptures with paintings by Greco, Ribera and Rubens on loan from the Prado Museum. The Passeig Marítim, an esplanade with its fishermen's houses and colonial buildings, and the Rambla are two focal points of Vilanova i la Geltrú's social life that invite you to enjoy a day by the sea. To delve deeper into the town's maritime culture, visit the Espai Far, the lighthouse where the town's maritime heritage is on display. At the Vilanova i la Geltrú Marine Resort many activities and courses in water sports event are held for everyone who wants to enjoy the sea. Ready to immerse yourself in the seafaring life of the Barcelona coastline?