Barcelona · Cataluña
Moià
- Province
- Barcelona
- Status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 6828
- Elevation
- 717 m
Moià is a heritage town in the province of Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain. Population 6828 (2025), elevation 717m.
A Catalan market town with written records stretching back to 912, where a 10th-century parish church still holds its original consecration deed and the birthplace of avant-garde theatre group La Fura dels Baus sits among forests, farmhouses, and prehistoric caves.
Key facts
- Province
- Barcelona
- Heritage status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 6828 (2025)
- Elevation
- 717 m
History of Moià
The town's name appears in documents from 912 and 914, and its parish church, founded in 939, still holds the original consecration deed — evidence of a settled community in the time of Wilfred the Hairy. Count Ramon Berenguer IV of Barcelona established a fair and market here in 1151. The town was officially spelled Moyá until 1984, when the Catalan form Moià became standard.
The internationally known theatre company La Fura dels Baus was founded here. In July 2011 the local council declared itself bankrupt.
Heritage & Monuments
Moià has several points of interest for visitors. The Coves del Toll are prehistoric caves in the surrounding natural landscape. The Casa-Museo de Rafael Casanova commemorates a notable historical figure, while the house where tenor Francesc Viñas was born is also here.
Other sites include the Castillo de Clará, the Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Remedio, and the hamlet of Castellnou de la Plana. The municipal park and a restored mill, the Molino Nuevo, round out the offer alongside forests, rural paths, and traditional farmhouses.
Where to eat in Moià
Ratings & restaurant data from Google.
Regional food & drink
Cataluña is known for Pa amb tomàquet, Escalivada and Calçots, among 6 regional specialities.
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Location
Quick answers
Is Moià worth visiting?▾
A Catalan market town with written records stretching back to 912, where a 10th-century parish church still holds its original consecration deed and the birthplace of avant-garde theatre group La Fura dels Baus sits among forests, farmhouses, and prehistoric caves.
Why is Moià a heritage town?▾
Moià is officially designated a Conjunto Histórico — Spain's national protection for historic town ensembles (Conjuntos Históricos).
What is the traditional food in Cataluña?▾
Cataluña is known for Pa amb tomàquet, Escalivada, Calçots and Botifarra. You'll find these regional specialities in and around Moià.
How big is Moià?▾
Moià has a population of about 6828 (2025), and sits at 717 m above sea level.
What is there to see in Moià?▾
Moià has several points of interest for visitors. The Coves del Toll are prehistoric caves in the surrounding natural landscape.
What is the history of Moià?▾
The town's name appears in documents from 912 and 914, and its parish church, founded in 939, still holds the original consecration deed — evidence of a settled community in the time of Wilfred the Hairy. Count Ramon Berenguer IV of Barcelona established a fair and market here in 1151.
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Visiting from a nearby city?
Moià makes a great day trip from:
Last updated 30 August 2026.