Vilanova i la Geltrú

Guide to the Municipalities

Known as Havana xica (Little Havana) in the 19th century, Vilanova i la Geltrú is today one of the country's leading capitals of popular and traditional culture. Els Tres Tombs and the town's carnival, declared a Heritage Festival of National Interest, are just some of the events that have made the capital of El Garraf a point of reference. The splendid seafront promenade, where colonial style buildings live in harmony with fishermen's houses, its Rambla, the city's social and retail hub, its wide range of fish and seafood culinary offerings and the famous xató dish make Vilanova a place to visit and return to.

The essentials

- See the Carnival.
- Eat xató.
- Visit the Railway Museum and the Víctor Balaguer Library-Museum.
- Experience the festa dels Tres Tombs.

Suggestions

Region: Garraf
Province: Barcelona
Location: Vilanova i la Geltrú
Size: 34
Inhabitants: 62826

You are adhered to: Marine Villages, Family-friendly beach holidays

Economic activity

Industrial activity plays an important role in the municipality’s economy, while agriculture has experienced a drastic reduction in crops in recent years. The impact of tourism, despite being coastal, has been average.