Riells i Viabrea town hall

Riells i Viabrea Town Hall stands in Can Salvà, a small residential area within the municipality of Riells i Viabrea, in the Girona province of Catalonia. The building that houses today's local government is a former manor house, Can Salvà, which was converted and inaugurated as the town's Casa Consistorial on 1 July 1978.

What does the building look like?

Can Salvà is a stone house with a ground floor, first floor and attic — a layout typical of the rural manor houses that many Catalan municipalities repurposed as administrative seats. The façade keeps the plain, working character of a former country estate, while inside are the council offices, the assembly hall and the citizen service desk. It's one of those buildings that quietly ties local history to everyday municipal life — the very name of the neighbourhood where it stands comes from the estate itself.

How do you get there?

Riells i Viabrea lies in the La Selva county, between the Montseny massif and the La Selva plain, a short drive from Girona. The easiest way in is by car along the road linking Girona with Sant Hilari Sacalm, or by train or bus to nearby Caldes de Malavella, followed by local transport or a taxi. The town hall's address, Urbanización Can Salvà 1, makes it easy to find with GPS, since Can Salvà is a small area that's easy to miss on a standard municipal map.

When is it worth visiting?

The town hall itself isn't a sightseeing attraction in the classic sense — it's a working municipal office — so it makes sense to visit during opening hours if you need administrative help, such as tourist information or certificates. For travellers exploring the region, though, the building works as a handy landmark when touring the Montseny foothills and the spa towns of La Selva county, such as nearby Caldes de Malavella. It's worth pairing the visit with a short walk around the Can Salvà area itself, quiet and green, typical of this part of Girona.

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit the Riells i Viabrea town hall as a historic site? It's an administrative building, not a museum — access is limited to the public service area, available during office hours.

What are the opening hours? Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 14:00, plus Monday afternoons 17:00 to 19:00, except in July and August when Monday afternoons are closed.

What is Can Salvà, and why does the town hall carry that name? Can Salvà is the historic manor house that has served as the seat of Riells i Viabrea's local government since 1978 — hence the name of the area where the building stands.

What else is worth seeing nearby? The La Selva county and the neighbouring Montseny massif offer hiking trails, stone villages and spa towns, such as Caldes de Malavella, known for its thermal springs.