Canet de Mar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Canet de Mar
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Country	Spain
Community	Catalonia
Province	Barcelona
Comarca	Maresme
Area
• Total	5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Elevation	15 m (49 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	14,583
• Density	2,604/km2 (6,740/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Canetenc, canetenca

Canet de Mar is a cool town in Catalonia, Spain. It's located right on the coast, between two other towns called Arenys de Mar and Sant Pol de Mar. Canet de Mar is a popular spot for tourists. It's also known for growing beautiful flowers and tasty strawberries.

This town is famous for its amazing buildings in the Modernisme style. You can easily get here by car on the N-II road or the C-32 highway. There's also a train station that connects to Barcelona. Canet de Mar is in the province of Barcelona, about 43 kilometers (27 miles) from the big city of Barcelona.

The Carbonell i Reverter factory building

People in Canet de Mar

Canet de Mar has grown quite a bit over the years! Here's how its population has changed:

Getting Around Canet de Mar

Canet de Mar has good ways to travel.

• The train station is part of the R1 line, which connects to Barcelona.
• There are also bus lines that can take you to nearby towns like Sant Pol de Mar and Calella.
• If you're driving, the C-32 highway and the N-II road run along the coast.

Awesome Beaches

Canet de Mar is on the beautiful Maresme Coast. Its beaches are sandy because of the granite rocks nearby. The beaches are mostly flat and wide, about 50 meters (164 feet) across. They have golden, thick sand and are easy to reach on foot or by bike.

The beaches are kept nice with coastal plants that are native to Catalonia. You'll see buoys 200 meters out in the water, marking safe swimming areas. There are also special channels for boats to enter and leave.

Canet Beach

Canet Beach is a city beach, about 1,500 meters (almost a mile) long. It's a great place to hang out! You'll find many spots to grab a bite or a drink along the seafront. This beach has often earned the "Blue Flag" award from the European Union. This means it's clean and safe.

Cavaió Beach

Cavaió Beach is about 1,000 meters (over half a mile) long. It's located between Canet Beach and the town of Arenys de Mar. This beach has sand mixed with granite rocks. There are plans to build a walkway that will connect it to Arenys de Mar. This project also includes building breakwaters to protect the beach from storms.

Fun Festivals and Events

Canet de Mar hosts many exciting events throughout the year:

• Modernist Fair Market (September): A fair that celebrates the town's famous Modernisme style.
• Twelfth Night (January 5): A magical night with parades and celebrations.
• Pedracastell Gathering (May 1): A special gathering at Pedracastell.
• Re-Percussion Festival (June): A music festival at the Odeon.
• Feast of St. Peter (June 29): A local celebration.
• Magic Night: This happens during the Feast of St. Peter. It's an international event with street performances.
• Classical Music Festival (July–August): Enjoy beautiful classical music at the Castell de Santa Florentina.
• Winter Festival (September 8): Celebrates the day of Our Lady of Mercy.

Cool Buildings to See

Canet de Mar is famous for its amazing architecture, especially buildings from the Modernisme movement.

Churches in the Village

Year	Name	Location	What it's like	Architect	Image
1579	Parish Church of Sant Pere i Sant Pau	Church Street	This church has a Gothic style. It was built starting in 1579. It has a main hall, a cross-shaped area, and side chapels. The front has a detailed entrance. The tall, square tower was added later. The church was damaged in 1936 but was rebuilt.	Onofre Enric	Ruins of the Odèon and Church of Sant Pere i Sant Pau
1852	Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy	Ample Street, 38	People have honored Our Lady of Mercy here since 1520. In 1703, she became the town's patron saint. The current sanctuary was built between 1853 and 1857 in a Neo-Gothic style.	Francesc Daniel Molina i Casamajó	Santuari de la Mare de Déu de la Misericòrdia
1752	Hospital Church	Sea Street	This is a Baroque chapel that was part of a hospital built in the 1500s. It has a unique crown shape and a bell tower. Inside, you can see a mural painted after the war.	Anonymous	Església de l'Hospital

Buildings by Lluís Domènech i Montaner

Lluís Domènech i Montaner (1849-1923) was a famous Modernist architect. He spent his summers in Canet de Mar because his wife and later two of his sons were from there. He even retired to Canet to work on his research and books.

While in Canet, Montaner designed many buildings that are still standing today.

• Casa Montaner was his family home. It includes his studio, which was once a 16th-century farmhouse called Masia Racosa.
• Today, this complex is a museum dedicated to Montaner, who is sometimes called the "father of Modernism."
• Other works in town include the Ateneu de Canet and Casa Roura (now a restaurant).
• He also worked on the Castell de Santa Florentina and designed the Pantheon for his family.

Year	Name	Location	What it's like	Condition	Image
1883	Principal Theater	Ample, 6	Montaner turned an old ballroom into a theater. A play by Àngel Guimerà was first performed here when it opened.	No longer exists
1884–1885	Ateneu de Canet de Mar	Riera Sant Domènec, 1A	This building has been home to many town groups. It has cool iron railings, red designs on the walls, and a round stained-glass window. A special part is its rounded corner with a dome and a dragon-shaped lightning rod. It's now the public library.	Very good
1881–1912	Remodeling of the Castle of Santa Florentina	Pinar Stream	This castle might be from Roman times! It was a farm in the 11th century and got defenses in the 1500s. Montaner updated it to look more medieval. He even added parts from an old monastery. He also built a crypt for his aunt. This castle is so famous, it was used as a filming location for Game of Thrones!	Very good
1892	Casa Roura	Riera Sant Domènec, 1	This house was built for Montaner's cousins. It's special because it was one of the first buildings to use exposed brick and ironwork, decorated with ceramics. Today, it's a fancy restaurant serving local food.	Very good
1902	Pedracastell Cross	Way of the Cross	This cross was designed by Montaner to celebrate the new century. The original fell in a storm, and a copy was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. The cross you see today was put up in 1954.	No longer exists (current one is a copy)
1905	Renovation of Masia Rocosa	Gavarra and Buscarons rivers	This old house from the 1500s and 1600s was Montaner's personal study. Next to it is the Casa Domènech i Montaner, his summer home. It mixes old and new styles. Now, it's a museum where you can learn about Montaner.	Very good
1910	Domènech i Montaner Pantheon	Municipal Cemetery	This tomb was designed by Montaner for his family. His son was buried here, and though Montaner wanted to be buried here too, he was buried in Barcelona. His wife and other sons are buried here. It has a simple design and features a sculpture by Josep Llimona.	Okay
1912	Font-Montaner Family Pantheon	Municipal Cemetery	This building has four statues representing the four evangelists. It's topped with a dome covered in beautiful white and yellow ceramic tiles, showing plant and flower designs.	Okay
1918	Casa Domènech i Montaner	Gavarra and Buscarons rivers	Montaner built this house between 1918 and 1920. It mixes medieval and modern styles. It's considered his last Modernist work and is now the House Museum Domènech i Montaner.	Very Good

Buildings by Puig i Cadafalch

Josep Puig i Cadafalch was another important Modernist architect. He also designed buildings in Canet de Mar.

Year	Name	Location	What it's like	Condition	Image
1898	Restaurant of the Hermitage of la Misericòrdia	Mercy Park	This building has a typical design by Puig i Cadafalch, with Neo-Gothic windows and a lookout tower. It's decorated with blue tiles.	Okay
1899	Carbonell Susagna Factory	Lledoners Stream, 111	This knitting factory was built in 1899. Only the brick entrance remains today.	Damaged	The Fàbrica Carbonell i Reverter

Buildings by Pere Domènech i Roura

Pere Domènech i Roura was the son of Lluís Domènech i Montaner, and he also became an architect. He designed several buildings in Canet de Mar.

Year	Name	Location	What it's like	Author	Image
1905	Casa Carbonell	Ample Street, 38	This house was built for a factory owner. It's known for its large iron balconies.	Regular	Casa Carbonell
1910	Jover i Cia Factory	Pinar Stream, 12	This factory's design seems inspired by old Romanesque churches, with brick arches and a round window.	Okay	Fàbrica Jover i Cia
1918	Can Floris	Ample Street, 14	This building was for an industrialist. In the middle of the front, you can see the god Mercury, who protects trade.	Regular	Can Floris
1933	Municipal Market Square	Buscarons Stream, 101	The market square started being built in 1933. It was something local shopkeepers had wanted for a long time.	Regular	Municipal Market

Buildings by Eduard Ferrés i Puig

Eduard Ferrés i Puig was another architect who contributed to the buildings in Canet de Mar.

Year	Name	Location	Author	Image
1888	Casa Alsina Roig	Buscarons Stream	Eduard Ferrés i Puig	Casa Alsina Roig
1888	Villa Flora	Buscarons Stream	Eduard Ferrés i Puig	Villa Flora

Famous People from Canet de Mar

• Jordi Amat (born 1992): A professional football player from Indonesia who plays as a central defender.
• Julian Alonso (born 1977): A former tennis player who was ranked among the top 30 in the world. He also played for and co-captained the Davis Cup team.

Images for kids

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  Canet from Tarongers

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  The Valley of Canet

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  The Oms Stream, Canet de Mar

See also

In Spanish: Canet de Mar for kids