Can Busques

Can Busques is a traditional Catalan masia (rural farmhouse) located in Corró d'Avall, a district of the municipality of Les Franqueses del Vallès, in the Vallès Oriental comarca, Barcelona province. It sits at coordinates 41.6305 N, 2.3035 E, in the middle of the agricultural landscape of the Vallès region, a short drive from Barcelona.

Where exactly is Can Busques?

Corró d'Avall serves as the administrative seat of Les Franqueses del Vallès — the town hall sits on Carretera de Ribes. The municipality itself belongs to Vallès Oriental, a comarca made up of 37 towns within the wider Barcelona area, jointly managed by the Consell Comarcal Vallès Oriental and the Diputació de Barcelona. Can Busques fits into the region's typical pattern of scattered rural estates surrounded by fields and the low foothills leading up to the Montseny range.

What is a masia, and why is it worth seeing?

A masia is the classic type of Catalan farmhouse: a stone, usually multi-storey building that for centuries combined a family home with working agricultural production. Buildings like this are among the most distinctive elements of Catalonia's rural heritage, and Vallès Oriental is particularly rich in them — alongside Can Busques, the municipality of Les Franqueses del Vallès holds several other old farmsteads and historic chapels. For anyone interested in vernacular architecture and the settlement history of this part of Catalonia, Can Busques offers a close-up look at that building tradition in its original, unspoiled rural setting.

How do you get to Can Busques?

Driving is the most convenient option — Les Franqueses del Vallès sits along the C-17 highway connecting Barcelona with Vic, putting the area under an hour from the city centre. Corró d'Avall is also reachable by public transport, with bus and train connections linking it to Barcelona and to nearby Granollers, the largest town in the comarca. It's worth planning ahead, since Can Busques is a private rural property rather than an officially managed visitor site — the best way to experience it is from the outside, on a walk or drive through the surrounding countryside.

What else is there to see nearby?

Les Franqueses del Vallès offers more than just the farmhouse itself: the wider comarca of Vallès Oriental has active-tourism trails, working agrotourism farms, and heritage sites scattered across its 37 towns. Proximity to Granollers means easy access to a larger choice of accommodation and restaurants, and the whole area makes a convenient base for day trips toward Barcelona or north into the Montseny mountains.

When is the best time to visit?

Spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October) are the most rewarding times to explore the area around Can Busques, with mild temperatures and the farmland landscape at its most scenic. Summers can get hot, but the short distance from Barcelona means the region sees visitors year-round, including on quick day trips out of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you visit the inside of Can Busques? There's no confirmed public access to the interior — it's a private farmhouse best appreciated from the outside.

What's the fastest way to get there from Barcelona? By car via the C-17 highway, the drive takes roughly 40–50 minutes; train or bus connections to Corró d'Avall are also available.

Are there other historic masies nearby? Yes, Les Franqueses del Vallès has several historic farmsteads and chapels that belong to the same rural building tradition.

What's the nearest larger town? Granollers, the capital of the Vallès Oriental comarca, is a short distance away and offers fuller tourist infrastructure.