The park is part of the Barcelona Provincial Council's network of natural spaces and is managed specifically to prevent forest fires in the coastal mountain chain.
The name 'Serralada de Marina' refers to its location as the direct coastal transition of the Catalan Coastal Range.
La Conreria, where the office is based, is a historic mountain pass that has served as a communication route between the Valles and the coast for centuries.
The park contains the remains of the Sant Jeroni de la Murtra monastery, which hosted the Catholic Monarchs following Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas.
The area is home to the Iberian archaeological site of Turó d'en Boscà, dating back to the 4th century BC.
The mountain range serves as a significant biological corridor for fauna moving between inland forests and coastal vegetation zones.
Granite is the dominant substrate of the mountain range, which contributes to the specific 'sauló' sandy soil found throughout the trails.
The park is subject to strict forest protection regulations, requiring visitors to stay on marked trails to prevent soil erosion and habitat disturbance.
The Oficina del Parc de la Serralada de Marina serves as the primary administrative gateway to a 2,086-hectare protected coastal mountain range spanning nine municipalities. The facility is located at the La Conreria mountain pass, acting as a strategic starting point for hiking and mountain biking trails that traverse Mediterranean pine and oak forests. The park features significant geological formations, including granitic outcrops characteristic of the Coastal Range. Visitors use this location to access paths leading to historical landmarks such as the Iberian settlement of Turó d'en Boscà and the Sant Jeroni de la Murtra monastery. The terrain is defined by rugged topography rising from the sea to elevations exceeding 500 meters, offering panoramic views of the Barcelona metropolitan area and the Maresme coast. The office provides map resources, trail updates, and environmental guidelines for protecting the local ecosystem. The surrounding landscape consists of mosaics of crops, shrublands, and forested areas maintained for fire prevention and biodiversity. This location is a hub for nature conservation efforts aimed at balancing recreational use with the protection of endemic fauna and flora.
The ridgeline trail near the La Conreria pass offers unobstructed views of both the Mediterranean Sea and the Valles plain.
Download offline topographical maps of the Serralada de Marina before arriving, as mobile reception is inconsistent along the trails.
Bring at least 1.5 liters of water per person, as there are no natural water sources or vending facilities on the mountain paths.
Check local fire risk warnings (PLA ALFA) before starting any hike, as trails may be restricted during periods of extreme heat or drought.
Do not attempt to navigate off-trail or short-cut switchbacks, as this causes significant erosion of the sandy, granitic soil.
Strictly pack out all trash, remain on marked trails to protect sensitive flora, and keep dogs on a leash at all times.
