Can Maurici

Can Maurici is one of the residential neighborhoods of Montgat, a small coastal town in the Maresme comarca, sitting on the coast between Badalona and El Masnou, just northeast of Barcelona. The name comes from an old masia (a traditional Catalan farmhouse) around which the neighborhood gradually grew — today it has around a thousand residents and sits on higher ground, at roughly 58 meters above sea level.

How do you get to Can Maurici?

Montgat sits on the Rodalies R1 commuter rail line, so it's under 20 minutes from central Barcelona by train. From Montgat or Montgat Nord station, Can Maurici — located in the higher, more inland part of town — is reachable on foot or by local bus. By car, the easiest approach is via the C-32 motorway or the N-II road, exiting toward Montgat and heading up into the hills on the town's inland side.

What is there to see in Can Maurici?

The neighborhood's architecture reflects the postwar growth typical of the Maresme coast: apartment blocks and single-family homes were built here through the second half of the 20th century, as the fields and open land surrounding the original farmhouse gave way to housing driven by migration toward the Barcelona metropolitan area. The name Can Maurici itself is a direct reference to that original farmhouse, which today survives mainly as the geographic and historical touchstone for the whole area.

The neighborhood has an active residents' association (Associació de Veïns de Can Maurici), based on Carrer Can Maurici 46, which organizes community life and the annual local festivities. In character, Can Maurici is a quiet, residential corner of Montgat — a convenient base for exploring the town's seafront promenade, its beaches, and the wider Maresme coast, while staying well clear of central Barcelona's tourist crowds.

When is the best time to visit?

The best time to experience Can Maurici is during the annual Festes Populars de Can Maurici, the neighborhood's traditional festival, when residents put on concerts, games, and family activities, traditionally held in Parc del Tramvia. It's a good chance to see an authentic, local side of Montgat, away from the usual tourist circuit. Outside festival season, the neighborhood remains a pleasant place for a walk, within easy reach of both the sea and the Maresme hills.

For travelers using Montgat as a base along the Costa del Maresme, Can Maurici is an interesting stop that shows how small rural farmsteads grew into today's Catalan seaside towns — and it also works well as a starting point for reaching the beaches, the promenade, and nearby Badalona or El Masnou.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Can Maurici a historic monument or a neighborhood? It's a neighborhood of Montgat, not a single historic building. The name comes from a former farmhouse around which the residential area later developed.

How do you get to Can Maurici from Barcelona? The easiest way is the Rodalies R1 train to Montgat or Montgat Nord station, then a short walk or local bus into the neighborhood.

What happens in Can Maurici during the year? The main event is the annual Festes Populars de Can Maurici, organized by the local residents' association, with activities centered on Parc del Tramvia.

Is it worth combining a visit to Can Maurici with the rest of Montgat? Yes — the neighborhood is close to Montgat's seafront promenade and beaches, so a short walk through Can Maurici pairs easily with time along the town center and the coast.