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Granera and the church of Sant Martí
approx. 1.5 km
A small village in the southern Moianès. La Manyosa belongs to the parish of Sant Martí de Granera, named after the parish church shown here.
La Manyosa: a night in a medieval-style fortress near Barcelona
La Manyosa is a fortified farmstead (masia fortificada) of medieval origin in Granera, in the Moianès hills of Catalonia, north of Barcelona. A chapel linked to the Knights Templar, a 14th-century enlargement and a Gothic palace belong to its story, and the buildings have since been rebuilt in medieval style. Today the fortress takes overnight guests, with a restaurant, a bar and a garden.
At a glance
- Location
- Granera, in the Moianès (province of Barcelona, Catalonia), about 41 km as the crow flies from Barcelona; reached by a rural track of about 1.6 km
- Accommodation
- Fortified masia of medieval origin, presented by Expedia as a medieval fortress; run by a private host, rooms with private bathroom
- Highlights
- Restaurant, bar/lounge, garden, billiard table, conference and meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, carport
- Guest rating
- 8.8/10 from 5 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 2 pm to 11 pm (no check-in outside these hours) · check-out by 12 noon
- Good to know
- Pets allowed for a daily fee · breakfast at extra cost · no lift · non-smoking property
Staying at La Manyosa: a night in a medieval-style fortress
Staying at La Manyosa means sleeping in a stone fortress on a hillside in the Moianès rather than in a conventional hotel. According to Expedia, the property is run by a private host and offers a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a garden with outdoor furniture and a billiard table. Private dining for couples is possible, and the reception is staffed at set times.
Rooms have a private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, towels, soap and shampoo. The listing also mentions high-quality bedding with a Select Comfort mattress, tiled floors and central heating, and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Photos of the bathrooms show rustic stone walls and wooden details, in keeping with the medieval look of the house.
A big breakfast is served daily from 9 am to 10:30 am at an extra charge. For small groups there are a conference room and meeting rooms, and cars can be left in a carport. Housekeeping is provided on request rather than daily, there is no lift, and the property is non-smoking.
Photos of La Manyosa
The history of La Manyosa
- 10th century – A pre-Romanesque chapel is on record at the site; Catalan Wikipedia says it was pulled down by Almanzor.
- 11th century – Another chapel is known between the castles of Castellterçol and Granera.
- 12th century – The place passes into the hands of the Knights Templar.
- 14th century – The complex is enlarged, and in 1370 King Pere III grants the privileges of the place to the confraternity of crossbow hunters of La Ploma.
- Late 18th century – The Gothic palace is extended on its eastern side.
- 19th century – Parts of the old palace and of the parish buildings are damaged.
- Today – The buildings have been rebuilt in recent times in a medieval style, with a copy of the original chapel in front of the house.
Catalan Wikipedia describes La Manyosa as a fortified masia of medieval origin in the municipality of Granera, in the parish of Sant Martí de Granera, at 729.6 m above sea level and north of the Serra Pelada. Among the buildings, the chapel of Sant Humbert is known as the chapel of the Templars, and a spring, the Font de la Manyosa, lies west of the house.
The buildings you see today are very recent: the present owner has rebuilt the site to give it back its old presence. The chapel facing the house is a copy of the original, with a single nave and a semicircular apse. The rest forms a two-level group in exposed stone with gabled roofs, in the manner of a typical rural masia, while the interior tries to follow the original Gothic type. The listing itself calls it a medieval fortress, which is a fair description of the look rather than of untouched medieval fabric.
Facilities and services at La Manyosa
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary from room to room.
Rooms
- Private bathroom with shower
- Hair dryer, towels, soap and shampoo
- High-quality bedding with a Select Comfort mattress
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Central heating and tiled floors
- Housekeeping on request
Food & drink
- Restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Private dining for couples
- Big breakfast daily, 9:00–10:30 (extra charge)
Grounds & leisure
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Billiard table
- Carport parking
Business & access
- Conference room and meeting rooms
- Reception staffed at set times
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- No lift
- Non-smoking property
Where La Manyosa is: in the Moianès, north of Barcelona
La Manyosa lies in the municipality of Granera, in the Moianès comarca of the province of Barcelona, at about 730 m above sea level. A rural track of roughly 1.6 km leaves the BV-1245 road near the Marcet bridge and climbs to the house; another track links it to Granera village. The Marcet reservoir is about 1 km away and the village about 1.6 km.
Expedia gives driving times of 42 minutes to Centelles station and 73 minutes to Barcelona airport, and lists the Trullars dolmen about 9.7 km away. Closer to hand, the 11th-century castle of Granera, the town of Castellterçol and the prehistoric Toll caves at Moià make easy outings, while Barcelona is some 40 km to the south.
Distances (as the crow flies from La Manyosa)
| Marcet reservoir | approx. 1 km |
| Granera (village) | approx. 1.5 km |
| Granera Castle | approx. 1.5 km |
| Castellterçol (town) | approx. 4.5 km |
| Moià | approx. 8 km |
| Toll Caves | approx. 9.5 km |
| Terrassa | approx. 21 km |
| Montserrat | approx. 26 km |
| Barcelona | approx. 41 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies; driving times to the station and airport come from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around La Manyosa
Granera Castle
approx. 1.5 km
A medieval castle on a rocky hill, documented since 971 as Castrum de Granito. It is partly consolidated and partly ruined, and was declared a cultural asset of national interest in 1949.
Castellterçol and Casa Prat de la Riba
approx. 4.5 km
A town of the Moianès with a house museum in the birthplace of Enric Prat de la Riba, a founder of the Lliga Regionalista and first president of the Mancomunitat of Catalonia.
Moià
approx. 8 km
The capital of the Moianès comarca, a town of about 6,800 inhabitants and a natural base for exploring the area’s hills, villages and caves.
Toll Caves (Moià)
approx. 9.5 km
A prehistoric cave at 745 m with 1,148 m of galleries, about 180 m of them open to visitors. It is among Europe’s richest caves for Quaternary fauna; a prehistoric park surrounds it.
Montserrat
approx. 26 km
The rock massif traditionally seen as Catalonia’s most significant mountain, about 30 km from Barcelona and home to a Benedictine sanctuary and monastery. Its name means ‘serrated mountain’.
Tours & activities near La Manyosa
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Montserrat Private Tour from Barcelona with Pick-up
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Costa Brava Tour with Kayak, Lagoon Snorkeling & Rock Jumps
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Barcelona Unique Private Luxury Sailing Tour (max 12 people)
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The Ultimate Old Town Tour in Barcelona
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Barbecue in a penthouse in the center of Barcelona with a chef
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Jewish tour by Jewish Guide in Barcelona
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Refreshing Private Sailing Tour in Barcelona (max 11 persons)
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View details ›Who is La Manyosa for?
Couples
A stone fortress in quiet hill country, with a bar, a garden and private dining for two: a setting for a romantic break.
History lovers
A site with Templar associations, a medieval castle at Granera and prehistoric caves at Moià, all within about 10 km.
Small groups & events
Expedia lists a conference room, meeting rooms and a restaurant, a possible setting for a small retreat or celebration.
Travellers with a dog
According to Expedia, pets are allowed for a daily fee per animal, which is not usual for a castle-style stay.
Good to know before booking La Manyosa
- Check-in is from 2 pm to 11 pm; check-in outside these hours is not possible. Check-out is by 12 noon.
- Pets are allowed, with a daily fee per pet; assistance animals are exempt from fees.
- A big breakfast is available daily from 9 am to 10:30 am at an extra charge.
- The house is reached by a rural track of about 1.6 km from the BV-1245 road, so allow a little extra time for the last stretch.
- Parking is in a carport. There is no lift, and the property is non-smoking.
- The reception is staffed only at set times, and housekeeping is on request.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at La Manyosa?
Yes. The medieval-style fortress in Granera is bookable via Expedia, with rooms that have a private bathroom. The property is run by a private host.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, according to Expedia pets are allowed, with a daily fee per pet. Assistance animals are exempt from the fee.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is possible from 2 pm to 11 pm, and not outside those hours. Check-out is by 12 noon.
Is breakfast served at La Manyosa?
Yes, a big breakfast is available daily from 9 am to 10:30 am at an extra charge. The property also has a restaurant and a bar.
How far is La Manyosa from Barcelona?
About 41 km as the crow flies. Expedia gives 73 minutes by car to Barcelona airport and 42 minutes to Centelles station.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available in a carport on the property.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the La Manyosa listing on Expedia.
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