Can Delfí – Arbúcies

The bridge known as Pont Major (Main Bridge) is the oldest in the Arbúcies area, and since medieval times has been used to cross over the Riera d’Arbúcies stream to join the roads leading to Viladrau and Sant Hilari. As it crosses this stream, the bridge straddles the backbone of the municipality, and several buildings of historical and architectural importance are located in its vicinity.

Molí del Roquer

Mills played a key role in the traditional economy and life of the Arbúcies valley. This flour mill, of which the remains of two wheel cavities are preserved, was owned by a local family of the petty nobility, the Roquer family, who were responsible for milling grain here from the 15th century.

Indeed, the Molí del Roquer—or Roquer mill— has been documented as a flour mill since the 15th century. From the beginning of the 20th century it also housed a small textile business.

Can Delfí

Can Delfí is an eclectic 19th-century building, named after its owner Delfí Masferrer, a textile industrialist. It occupies the upper floor of the old Roquer mill building.

El Roquer

Restoration was carried out in the 1940s, which gave this building the appearance it has today. During the Spanish Civil War, it was used as a shelter for children.

Can Xacris

Can Xacris, a three-storey corner building with a garden courtyard, is one of the most remarkable stately homes in the town. It was rebuilt in the mid 20th century, after being burnt down in 1936. This is borne out by a small relief on the façade bearing the inscription, “ANNO DOMINI MCMXLVIII” (indicating the year 1948).

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Arbúcies

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