Olèrdola Castle free until 5 April: reopens today with a 360° viewpoint and workshops

Olèrdola Castle begins a new chapter after an extensive restoration. It is now accessible and has regained its historic silhouette. The Generalitat is promoting free activities to discover its hidden corners. Local heritage comes alive through guided visits and family workshops.

The reopening of Olèrdola Castle marks a milestone for those seeking new cultural experiences near Barcelona. After months of work, the emblematic Alt Penedès site is once again welcoming visitors, presenting a renewed image adapted to current needs.

Reopening confirmed (today, 28 Mar 2026): Castell Olèrdola (Museu Arqueologia Catalunya) reopens after €514,081.99 restoration (Incasòl/ACPC, Feb 2025): it restores the south-east volume/wall; accessibility; 360º viewpoint. Official opening at 1 pm: Sònia Hernández (Culture) + Jordi Álvarez (mayor) + MAC/Incasòl; guided + theatrical visit (Mir Geribert/Guisla Besora) + local products (Celler Amat&Montané/Forn Valls). Free activities 28 Mar–5 Apr: open days/visits/ceramics/coat-of-arms workshops.

The Generalitat has completed the restoration of the castle, home to the Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya, returning part of its original volume and improving accessibility. The official opening, held today, brought together the Minister of Culture, Sònia Hernández, Mayor Jordi Álvarez, and the teams from the Museu d'Arqueologia and the Institut Català del Sòl (Incasòl). The Culture Department stresses that the intervention reflects a firm commitment to protecting and enhancing heritage, rethinking routes and respecting the natural setting.

The works, which began in February 2025 under the direction of Incasòl and commissioned by the Agència Catalana del Patrimoni Cultural, involved an investment of €514,081.99. The process was divided into three stages: first, archaeological excavations and documentation; then, architectural consolidation and restoration; and finally, adapting the spaces for the public. Recovered elements include the enclosing wall of the south-east courtyard, incorporated into the visitor route.

The monumental complex of Olèrdola is one of the Penedès's most distinctive historical sites. Its castle, in a strategic position, has witnessed different cultures and periods, from antiquity to the Middle Ages. The site is part of the Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya network and stands out for its archaeological and landscape value. The recent restoration reinforces its role as a meeting point for sharing and enjoying heritage in the region.