Malgrat de Mar: amongst fishermen, pirates and holidaymakers (Free Tour)
The tour lasts 2 hours
Available in Catalan, English, Spanish and Portuguese
Description
Discover the real story of Malgrat de Mar — far beyond its beaches and hotels.
This is a storytelling walking tour through the evolution of a Mediterranean village: from fishermen and medieval lords, to war, migration, and the rise of modern tourism. If you want to understand what Malgrat really is, this is the experience for you.
🌊 What makes this tour special?
This is not a typical sightseeing walk. It’s a local insider experience combining history, stories, and hidden details you would never notice on your own.
📍 Places we will explore
- The municipal jetty at La Conca beach, where fishing tradition still meets the sea
- The historic old town, full of local life and hidden corners
- The Church of Sant Nicolau de Bari, symbol of the town’s spiritual and social history
- The old fish market (Peixateries Velles), once the beating heart of Malgrat’s economy
- Parc del Castell, one of the best viewpoints over the town and coastline
📖 Stories you will hear
- How fishing shaped Malgrat’s identity for centuries
- The town’s origins within the Palafolls area and the Viscounty of Cabrera
- The impact of the Spanish Civil War on local families and daily life
- The story of mass migration and industrial change in the 20th century
- How iron, industry, and tourism transformed a quiet village into a coastal destination
🌟 Extra local touch
Depending on the season, I may offer a small tasting of homemade “ratafia”, a traditional Catalan herbal liqueur — a taste of local culture at the end of the experience.
Guide: Izan
Guiding since 2026Hi! I’m Izan, a local from Malgrat de Mar. I used to work at the town’s tourism office, so I’ve spent time helping visitors understand the area — and I realized I really enjoy telling its stories.
That’s why I started this tour: to share the hidden side of Malgrat, from its fishing roots to its modern transformation.
I speak Catalan, Spanish, English and Portuguese fluently, and I also have a basic knowledge of other languages. I love meeting people from different countries, even if I don’t speak all languages perfectly.
I hope to show you a real, local perspective of my hometown 🙂
Malgrat de Mar: amongst fishermen, pirates and holidaymakers (Free Tour)
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