Montseny

Area: 13,255 hectares/32,740 acres.

The massif of Montseny lies almost 50km/31mi to the northeast of Barcelona and 30km/19mi inland from the Costa Daurada. This mountainous area is where the Riu Tordera has its source.

The Serra de Montseny is a low mountain range almost completely covered by forest. At the Turó del Home it reaches 1,712m/5,617ft and this represents the highest point in the Catalan coastal range. Important sources of income are forestry and agriculture; tourism also plays a role, for the national park which lies within the area is very popular for walking and recreation.