Can Regordosa

Can Regordosa is a historic house in Tiana, a small inland town in the Maresme region, just north of Barcelona. Listed in Catalonia's inventory of architectural heritage, it makes an easy and rewarding stop for anyone exploring this stretch of the coast by car, bike, or on foot.

What is Can Regordosa?

The building is a two-storey residential house — ground floor plus upper floor — set behind an enclosed front garden, a layout typical of the residential homes built in Maresme around the turn of the 20th century. What sets it apart from its neighbours in Tiana is the neogothic treatment of the upper-floor window openings, a style choice that gives the facade a much more ornamental character than the plainer classicist houses around it. One of these windows holds a carved figure of Saint George, the knight-patron celebrated across Catalonia, and this single detail is responsible for the house's alternative name: Torre Sant Jordi, or Saint George's Tower. The building remains on the local heritage register as an example of eclectic residential architecture from that period.

How do you get to Can Regordosa?

Tiana sits roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car inland from central Barcelona, just behind the coastal towns of the Maresme strip. The easiest way in is by car or local bus from nearby Montgat or Badalona, both of which have direct train connections to Barcelona. From the bus stop in central Tiana, Can Regordosa is a short walk away, since the house stands within the town's built-up centre rather than in an isolated spot. It's worth building the visit into a wider walk around Tiana's historic core, which holds several other buildings from the same heritage catalogue.

What will you see there?

Can Regordosa is viewed from the outside only — it remains a private home, so the appeal lies in the facade rather than the interior. Look for the overall proportions of the house, the enclosed front garden, and above all the neogothic window with the Saint George figure, which gives the building a distinctive, almost storybook presence among its neighbours. It's a worthwhile stop for anyone interested in turn-of-the-century residential architecture in Catalonia, and it pairs naturally with the walking trails that start from Tiana and head up into the Maresme hills.

When should you visit?

Since the visit is essentially an outdoor look at the facade, the time of year matters less than for indoor attractions — the house can be seen at any hour. That said, spring and autumn tend to make for the most pleasant visit, with milder temperatures than the height of summer and better conditions for the surrounding hiking trails. Morning light tends to bring out the facade's window details best for photographs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you go inside Can Regordosa? No — it's a private residence, and it can only be viewed from the outside.

Why is it also called Torre Sant Jordi? Because of the carved figure of Saint George set into one of the neogothic upper-floor windows, the facade's most recognisable feature.

Is Can Regordosa a protected heritage building? Yes, it is listed in Catalonia's inventory of architectural heritage.

How long does a visit take? A few minutes is enough to take in the facade, and it's easy to combine with a walk past the other historic houses in Tiana's centre.