can Costa

Can Costa is a traditional Catalan masia (country estate house) located in Premià de Dalt, a small town in the Maresme comarca on the Catalan coast near Barcelona.

What is can Costa?

Can Costa belongs to the masia building type so common across Catalonia: a stone-built farmhouse that historically combined the roles of working farm and family residence. Structures like this are a defining feature of the Maresme landscape, a region where agriculture and market-garden farming — still visible in the surrounding fields today — have long coexisted with proximity to the sea. Can Costa sits within Premià de Dalt, at coordinates 41.502895, 2.346143, in the higher, more rural part of the municipality, as opposed to the seafront town of Premià de Mar.

Like most masies in the area, the property is privately owned. It is not a museum or a house open for public visits, but rather a piece of local rural architecture best appreciated from the outside while exploring the surrounding lanes and fields.

How do you get to Premià de Dalt?

Premià de Dalt lies in the Maresme comarca, roughly 25-30 km northeast of Barcelona. The easiest way to arrive by car is via the C-32 motorway or the N-II road, following signs for Premià de Dalt rather than the coastal Premià de Mar. Alternatively, take the Rodalies R1 commuter train to Premià de Mar station, then a short bus or taxi ride up to the higher part of the municipality. For anyone touring the Maresme coast, the area makes a convenient stop — beaches and more rural, inland terrain, where properties like can Costa sit, are only minutes apart.

What will you see nearby?

The surroundings of Premià de Dalt are still largely agricultural and semi-rural, typical of inland Maresme: cultivated fields, scattered masies, and small clusters of houses spread across the hills separating the coast from the rest of the comarca. It's worth a visit for anyone wanting to see a side of Maresme different from its better-known seaside resorts — quieter, farming-oriented, and closer to the region's older history. A walk or bike ride along the lanes connecting Premià de Dalt with neighboring towns reveals several traditional estates of this kind.

When is the best time to visit?

Spring (April-June) and early autumn (September-October) are the best times to explore this part of Maresme, with mild temperatures and fields and hillsides at their most scenic. Summer can be hot and busy with coastal tourist traffic, though Premià de Dalt itself, set slightly inland, tends to stay calmer than the beach towns below it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you visit the inside of can Costa? No — as a privately owned masia, the property is not open to public visits. It can be viewed from the outside while walking through the area.

What's the difference between Premià de Dalt and Premià de Mar? Premià de Mar is the coastal part of the same municipality, with beaches and a seafront promenade, while Premià de Dalt lies further inland and higher up, with a more rural character.

What's the fastest way to get there from Barcelona? By car it's about 30-40 minutes depending on traffic; by train, take the Rodalies R1 to Premià de Mar and continue locally to the upper part of town.

Are there other similar masies nearby? Yes, the Maresme comarca has many traditional country estates of this type. Most, like can Costa, remain in private hands but form a distinctive part of the local landscape.