Les Franqueses,European Town of Sport 2024
For a healthier, fairer, and more equal society.
Juan Antonio Corchado Ponce
Mayor of Les Franqueses del Vallès
Welcome from the Mayor
Les Franqueses del Vallès is the European Town of Sport 2024, a recognition that reflects the municipality’s strong dedication to promoting sports as a comprehensive tool for fostering physical, emotional well-being, and social cohesion. Municipal policies have focused on designing an environment conducive to sports practice, manifested in over forty entities covering a wide variety of sports, from football and handball to paddle, cycling, archery, and twirling.
With a plural society that has embraced this sports diversity, Les Franqueses has witnessed a notable growth in the sports field, demonstrating that coexistence and collaboration are keys to its success. This development has been accompanied by significant investment in sports infrastructure, including two municipal pavilions, three 11-a-side football fields, two 7-a-side football fields, a municipal cycling sports area, a swimming pool, tennis, and paddle courts, providing the necessary resources for a wide range of sports activities.
This municipal vision not only translates into promoting sports activity but also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. Through sports, Les Franqueses contributes to promoting a healthy lifestyle and creating learning opportunities without distinctions, establishing itself as a benchmark in integrating sports into the community with a strong commitment to sustainable development and improving the quality of life for its inhabitants.
Know the Municipality
Les Franqueses del Vallès is located in the Vallès Oriental region of Catalonia, next to its regional capital, Granollers. The municipality comprises the villages of Corró d’Avall, Bellavista, Llerona, Corró d’Amunt, and Marata. Its population exceeds 20,000 inhabitants, and the entire municipality, situated at an altitude of 232 meters, covers an area of 29.45 km2. It has been an agricultural municipality by tradition, but due to its proximity to Granollers and Barcelona, it has also experienced significant industrial growth, especially in the chemical, metallurgical, and textile sectors. Currently, Les Franqueses is a major producer of the prized “mongeta del ganxet” (hooked bean).
+20.000
Residents
29,45 km2
Area
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Sports facilities
