Coliving in La Fortesa, Barcelona, Spain
Casa Pardal · 17th-century rural coliving near Barcelona with pool, garden, and chickens
The Home
Casa Pardal
Casa Pardal is a coliving in a 17th-century house in rural Catalonia — pool, garden, chickens, and a 4.8-star rating across 78 Google reviews. Far enough from Barcelona for peace, close enough for a day trip.
The Experience
The property feels like a Catalan grandmother’s country house, if that grandmother had excellent taste and reliable WiFi. Seven bedrooms and eight beds in a stone building surrounded by garden, with a pool for summer and a fireplace for winter. The chickens are real and the eggs go into communal breakfasts. The rural Catalan setting — vineyards, medieval villages, and mountain walks — provides daily variety without travel stress.
The Space
A restored 17th-century house with seven bedrooms, swimming pool, garden, coworking area, and communal kitchen. The rural location between Barcelona and the Pyrenees offers both coastal and mountain day trips.
Who It’s For
Remote workers who want rural European character at a fraction of what similar properties cost in Tuscany or Provence. The two-week minimum filters for committed residents who contribute to the community.
Upcoming Chapters
What's included
- Coworking Dedicated workspace
- Up to 16 guests Community size
- 2 weeks min stay Minimum commitment
- Since 2020 Established coliving
- Remote-friendly Built for nomads
Workspace
Work with a Rural Catalonia, near Barcelona Rhythm
Coworking included with reliable internet.
The Vibe
Mornings start with eggs from the chickens (seriously) and coffee in the kitchen. Work fills the coworking area through the day, with the garden and pool providing natural break spots. Afternoons are quiet — a swim, a walk through the village, or just sitting under a tree. Evenings bring communal cooking with market ingredients or a drive to a nearby village restaurant.
Weekends open up for Barcelona day trips (1.5 hours), hikes in the Pyrenean foothills, wine tasting in Penedès, or visits to medieval villages like Rupit and Vic.
Living in Rural Catalonia, near Barcelona
Casa Pardal sits in the Catalan countryside between Barcelona and the Pyrenees — close enough to the city for a day trip, far enough for genuine rural peace. The surrounding landscape is vineyards, medieval stone villages, and forested hills.
The Penedès wine region is nearby — cava country, where sparkling wine costs €3-5 at the cellar door. Vic, the nearest proper town, has one of Catalonia's best Saturday markets. Montserrat, the jagged mountain monastery, is about 45 minutes away. Barcelona is 1.5 hours by car or train.
Rural Catalonia is affordable by Spanish standards. A full menu del día at a local restaurant costs €10-13. The pace of life is slow, agricultural, and seasonal. Summers are hot and pool-focused. Winters are cold enough for fireplaces. The appeal is the contrast — deep countryside character with Barcelona's culture, beaches, and nightlife accessible for day or weekend trips.
Montserrat
A jagged mountain with a Benedictine monastery, hiking trails with spectacular views, and the famous Black Madonna. About 45 minutes by car.
Penedès Wine Country
Spain's cava heartland — visit small family cellars for tastings and buy bottles direct for €3-5. Codorníu and Freixenet are the big names, but the small producers are more interesting.
Vic Saturday Market
One of Catalonia's oldest and largest weekly markets — local cheese, sausages, olives, and seasonal produce in a medieval plaza.
Transparent Rates
All prices per person. 2 weeks minimum stay.
| Room Type | Price / month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shared room Best value | €600 /mo | Starting from |
| Private room | €1,000 /mo |
The Honest Briefing
Fly into Barcelona El Prat (BCN). From there, rent a car or arrange a pickup — the property is about 1.5 hours north of the city. There's no practical public transport to the village itself. A Spanish SIM from any phone shop costs €10-15. Stock up on groceries in Vic or a larger town — the village shops are small.
Where to Eat
- 🍽El Celler de Can Roca, Girona — if you can get a reservation, one of the world's best restaurants, €200+
- 🍽Cal Nen, Vic — traditional Catalan farmhouse cooking, €15-20
- 🍽Fonda de la Torreta, Rupit — stone-walled restaurant in a medieval village, €12-18
- 🍽La Cuina de l'Avia, Tona — grandmother-style Catalan home cooking, €10-14
- 🍽Any local fonda — most villages have one, serving whatever's in season for €10-13
Cost of Living
The Team
Founders
We have a 17th-century house, chickens that lay eggs for breakfast, and WiFi that actually works. Some things don't need to be more complicated than that.
Getting There & Around
- Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)1.5 hours by car
- Vic (nearest town)20 min by car
- Barcelona city center1.5 hours by car or train
Common Questions
What's the WiFi like?
100 Mbps — yes, even in rural Catalonia. Reliable enough for video calls and daily remote work.
What's included in the price?
Room, coworking access, pool, garden, communal kitchen, and WiFi. Meals are not included — but the chickens provide free eggs and local markets are cheap.
How do I get there?
Fly into Barcelona (BCN) and rent a car or arrange a transfer. The property is about 1.5 hours north in the countryside. Public transport doesn't reach the village.
Is it too isolated?
It's rural, not remote. Vic is 20 minutes away with supermarkets, restaurants, and everything you need. Barcelona is doable as a day trip. The isolation is a feature — it's why people come.
What about winter?
Winter is quiet and cold — fires in the fireplace, crisp walks, and fewer guests. Summer is pool and garden season. Both have their appeal.
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