Can Sagalés

Can Sagalés is a heritage building in Premià de Mar, a small coastal town in Catalonia's Maresme region, roughly half an hour by train north of Barcelona. Standing on Carrer de la Segarra, this 19th-century residence is listed as a local cultural asset (Bé Cultural d'Interès Local) and stands out from the surrounding streetscape thanks to its symmetrical façade and four-slope roof covered in traditional ceramic tiles.

How to get there?

Premià de Mar sits on the R1 Rodalies commuter line connecting Barcelona with Maçanet-Massanes and Mataró — trains from central Barcelona (Barcelona-Sants or Plaça Catalunya) reach the town in about 25–30 minutes. From Premià de Mar station, the easiest way to reach Can Sagalés is on foot through the town's quiet central streets toward Carrer de la Segarra. Drivers can reach the town via the N-II road or the C-32 motorway, exiting at Premià de Mar, where public parking is available.

What will you see?

Can Sagalés is a freestanding building on a rectangular floor plan, made up of three parallel sections running along the main façade. The ground floor was originally used for domestic and service purposes, while the actual living quarters begin on the first floor, reached by an external side staircase. The façade is symmetrical, with a taller central section flanked by lower wings — the second floor has four arched windows, and the attic level has three semicircular ones. A four-slope roof covered in traditional Arabic ceramic tiles crowns the building, which faces south. Lateral terraces with balustrades flank the structure, and a door in the central section opens onto a terrace. The whole property is surrounded by a garden, with a swimming pool at the rear — the building remains privately owned, so visits are limited to viewing the architecture from the street.

For architecture enthusiasts, Can Sagalés is a good example of a Catalan rural masia reshaped in the 19th century into a stately town residence, blending traditional building solutions — the external staircase, the Arabic-tile roof — with decorative elements typical of the period. It forms part of Premià de Mar's broader collection of heritage buildings, which includes more than a dozen other protected houses and former masies scattered across town.

When to visit?

Since Can Sagalés is viewed mainly from the outside, a visit works at any time of year — the façade and garden look best on sunny days, when the architectural details of the south-facing front are easiest to appreciate. It's worth combining a walk past the building with a visit to Premià de Mar's nearby beach and its other heritage buildings, making for a full day out without the crowds typical of the busier towns along the Costa del Maresme in peak season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you go inside Can Sagalés? No — it's a private property enclosed by a garden, so the building can only be viewed from the outside, from Carrer de la Segarra.

How far is it from the beach in Premià de Mar? The town centre and the beach are within easy walking distance of each other, making it simple to combine sightseeing with time by the sea on the same day.

What architectural style does the building represent? It's a 19th-century residence drawing on the tradition of Catalan masies, with a symmetrical façade, arched windows, and a distinctive Arabic-tile roof.

Is Can Sagalés the only heritage site in Premià de Mar? No — the town has a catalogue of more than a dozen protected buildings and former masies, so it's worth planning a longer walk through the historic centre.