Can Dangla de Baix

Can Dangla de Baix is a rural building in the Sant Jaume de Treià neighborhood of Argentona, a town in the Maresme comarca of Barcelona province, Catalonia. The name "de Baix" ("lower") follows a common pattern for Catalan masies (farmhouses), where an original estate was split over time into an "upper" (Dalt) and a "lower" (Baix) property, each with its own building sharing the same agricultural land.

What is this place?

Can Dangla is the name tied to one of the farming families who worked the land around Argentona for generations. The property has its roots in a traditional Catalan masia — a building combining living quarters with agricultural outbuildings, surrounded by cultivated fields. For decades the Dangla family grew produce and sold it at the Mercat del Born in Barcelona, the historic market that gave rise to today's Mercabarna, the city's wholesale food market.

Through the 1980s and 1990s the family business evolved: potato farming gave way to a produce packing and distribution operation. Today, Dangla S.A.T. runs a wholesale fruit and vegetable business headquartered at Mercabarna, while still keeping a warehouse in Argentona — and a small vegetable garden is still tended on the original grounds, linking the modern trading company to its agricultural origins.

The estate is also associated with the Font de Can Dangla, a spring recorded in the local inventory of Argentona's historic water sources and fountains, which documents the town's traditional network of wells and springs.

How do you get there?

Argentona sits inland in the Maresme comarca, a short distance from both the coast and Barcelona. Driving is the most practical option: the town connects to the N-II national road and the C-32 motorway, with local roads leading into the valley from there. Alternatively, Renfe trains run to nearby Mataró or directly to Argentona station, followed by a short trip or walk to the Sant Jaume de Treià neighborhood on the town's outskirts.

What will you see?

The building reflects the plain, functional rural architecture typical of Maresme farmhouses, built for agricultural work rather than display, set among fields and the region's characteristic landscape of low hills cut by dry stream beds (torrents). It suits visitors interested in the area's farming history and traditional rural building stock rather than travelers looking for a staffed, ticketed attraction.

When should you visit?

Spring and autumn bring the mildest temperatures in Maresme and the greenest, most photogenic state of the surrounding farmland. Summer middays can get hot away from the coast, so early morning or late afternoon visits work better during that season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you go inside Can Dangla de Baix? It is a private agricultural property used for farming and business purposes, not a museum site open for interior visits.

Where does the name "de Baix" come from? It's a standard Catalan distinction marking the "lower" half of a once-larger estate, as opposed to its counterpart "upper" (Dalt) property.

Are there other attractions near Argentona? Argentona is known for its historic town center, its ceramics tradition at the Museu del Càntir, and its network of old springs and fountains, which includes the Font de Can Dangla.

How do you get there without a car? The easiest way is by Renfe train to Argentona or Mataró station, followed by local transport or a walk to the Sant Jaume de Treià neighborhood.