Can Dantí

Can Dantí is a traditional Catalan masia (farmhouse) located in Corró d'Avall, part of the municipality of Les Franqueses del Vallès, in the Vallès Oriental comarca, Barcelona province. It's a stop for travellers who want to see rural Catalonia away from the main sightseeing routes — a quiet agricultural area just a short drive from Barcelona.

Where exactly is it?

Can Dantí sits within Corró d'Avall, one of several historic settlements that make up Les Franqueses del Vallès, alongside Corró d'Amunt, Llerona and Bellavista. The whole area belongs to Vallès Oriental, which borders the Granollers conurbation to the south and, further south, Barcelona itself. The property's coordinates (roughly 41.631 N, 2.309 E) place it in a typically rural, farming setting on the edge of Corró d'Avall's built-up centre.

How do you get there?

Les Franqueses del Vallès lies right next to Granollers, the main town of Vallès Oriental, with which it effectively forms one continuous urban area. From Barcelona, about 30 kilometres to the south, the most convenient route is by car along the C-17 road, which runs inland through Vallès towards Vic. An alternative is to take the train to Granollers or Les Franqueses and continue locally to Corró d'Avall — distances between the municipality's various settlements are short and typical of this kind of dispersed settlement pattern.

What is a masia, and why does it matter here?

A masia is the traditional Catalan farmhouse, a building type found across the region since the Middle Ages. It's typically a solid stone structure with a pitched roof, combining living quarters with working spaces — stables, storerooms, and areas for keeping the harvest. For centuries, these farmsteads were the backbone of rural life in Vallès Oriental, and many, Can Dantí among them, still stand much as they always have, surrounded by the fields and orchards around Corró d'Avall.

What will you see nearby?

Corró d'Avall is the administrative centre of Les Franqueses del Vallès, combining small-town character with easy access to the larger town of Granollers next door. The surrounding landscape is classic Vallès Oriental — farmland, scattered farmhouses and small clusters of housing, crossed by local roads. Since Can Dantí is a private agricultural property, the best way to see it is on foot or by driving the local roads — appreciating it from the outside, as part of the rural scenery around Corró d'Avall, rather than as a site open for visits.

When should you come?

Spring and early autumn are the best times to explore the countryside around Corró d'Avall, when temperatures are comfortable for walking and the fields and orchards around the farmhouse look their best. Summer can get hot, which makes longer walks along the local roads less appealing, while winter in Vallès Oriental is mild, though shorter days limit the time available for exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Can Dantí? It's a traditional Catalan masia, or farmhouse, located in Corró d'Avall, within the municipality of Les Franqueses del Vallès.

Where exactly is Can Dantí located? In the Vallès Oriental comarca, Barcelona province, near the centre of Corró d'Avall and the Granollers conurbation.

Can you visit the inside of Can Dantí? It's a private agricultural property, so it's best appreciated from the outside while walking or driving the local roads.

What's the best way to reach the area? By car along the C-17 from Barcelona (about 30 km), or by train to Granollers or Les Franqueses, followed by a short local trip to Corró d'Avall.