Torre Sant Jordi de Riquer, a masia-style country house near the old Riquer castle, in La Panadella
La Panadella · Camino Catalán

Torre Sant Jordi de Riquer, a masia-style country house in La Panadella

A masia-style country house (a masia is a traditional Catalan farmhouse), near the old castle of Riquer (documented in 1176).

Accommodation for pilgrims between Igualada and Cervera on the Camino Catalán, and a venue for retreats and company events within stone walls.

The Estate

The estate

To unwind

Sleep surrounded by nature

A rustic estate to unwind for a few days: stone, fields and silence. Whether you're taking a break from the city or walking the Camino, you'll find a bed, a hot shower and a kitchen here.

For companies

Bring your team together surrounded by history

A multipurpose room within stone walls, open spaces facing the landscape and the quiet that an important meeting needs. Retreats, off-sites and private celebrations.

Accommodation

La Granja (up to 4 guests) and The Old Masover's House (2 guests), the former farm manager's house, with a pool, barbecue and tennis court.

Events and companies

Company days, retreats, team lunches and private celebrations on a masia-style estate.

Camino de Santiago

Where to stay in La Panadella, on the Igualada–Cervera stage of the Camino Catalán.

History

History of the old castle of Riquer

The estate is near the site of the old castle of Riquer. This is the history of the place.

Click the document to enlarge the Goigs de Sant Jordi de Riquer (1972) and read its history (in Catalan).

  1. 1176

    Tower documented

    The castle's defensive tower is first documented.

  2. 1221

    Priory of the Order of Sant Jordi d'Alfama

  3. 1331

    The church is founded

    Master Pere Guasch founds the church of Sant Jordi.

  4. 1336

    Endowment by Montserrat de Riquer

    Lord of the castles of Riquer and Alaric, he endows the church.

  5. 1536

    Bought by the Montserrat family

    The castle passes into the hands of the Montserrat family.

  6. 1970s

    The present-day house

    The present-day masia-style house is built near the remains of the castle.

  7. Today

    A masia-style estate

    Welcoming visitors and pilgrims.

Gallery

The estate in pictures.

Contact

Contact

How to get here

Location
Torre Sant Jordi de Riquer · La Panadella (Anoia)
By car
Via the A-2 motorway, take the La Panadella exit.
On foot
On the Camino Catalán route, between Igualada and Cervera.