La Puda de Montserrat

La Puda de Montserrat is situated on the left bank of the Llobregat river, just past the Congost of Cairat.

Balneario La Puda de Montserrat

The entrance of the Balneario de La Puda de Monterrat.

Balneario La Puda de Montserrat

The spa dates back to 1870 and during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries it was visited by the bourgeoisie of Barcelona. It was closed in 1958 after being destroyed by a flood of the river.

Balneario La Puda de Montserrat

The emblematic modernist doorway still stands.

Balneario La Puda de Montserrat

The spa is included in the inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.

Balneario La Puda de Montserrat

The facade pictured above features classicist elements, with Ionic style pilasters.

Balneario La Puda de Montserrat

Nature has forged its way into the interior.

Balneario La Puda de Montserrat

One of the stately rooms, reflecting the former grandeur of the spa resort.

Balneario La Puda de Montserrat

Walls adorned with striking graffiti.

Balneario La Puda de Montserrat

Light flooding into one of the hallways. Many parts of the ceiling and floors have large gaping holes.

Balneario La Puda de Montserrat

Stairs outside lead down to the river and you can still smell the sulphurous water, said to have emerged due to an earthquake in the 18th century. The area pictured above is on the lower level, right next to the river.