The abandoned village less than two hours from Barcelona with an incredible church and lots of paranormal activity

With the arrival of Halloween, some people want to experience the most terrifying day of the year to the fullest and choose to take a trip to a Spanish town where legends are the protagonists. Several of these towns are inhabited, such as Trasmoz in Zaragoza, while in others , not a single soul (at least in reality) remains wandering the deserted streets, as is the case in the also Zaragoza-based Pueblo Viejo de Belchite or La Mussara, located in the province of Tarragona.

This town in Catalonia is located in the heart of the province, and its "charm" lies not in its architectural heritage (or what remains of it), but in the paranormal activity concentrated in its ruins. Located in the Prades Mountains, this town has not had a single resident for decades, although some claim there are some inhabitants living there, but in a much more supernatural reality.

The story of La Mussara, the most sinister town in Catalonia

La Mussara administratively belongs to the municipality of Vilaplana and is located in the Bajo Campo region. Its origins date back at least to the 12th century, and although it was once a prosperous village, drought, disease, and a poor quality of life led to a large rural exodus that left it uninhabited since 1951. For almost three-quarters of a century, this town has remained at the mercy of the passage of time, significantly diminishing its architectural heritage.

Today, those who dare to venture into what remains of the town can see the ruins of eight buildings, although the best preserved is the Church of San Salvador, especially its 19th-century bell tower. Strolling through its streets is like embarking on a journey into the unknown, where you can feel the gloomy air that lingers. This town is one of the most haunting in the entire northeast of the Iberian Peninsula.

The ghosts of La Mussara

Legend has it that La Mussara is not just another abandoned village in the deserted Spain, but a portal to another dimension. It is said that many people have ventured into the town on foggy days and have never been seen again, and those who have returned have never been the same. This eerie atmosphere can be seen in the ruins of the church, where there have been reports of satanic graffiti and psychophonies from the afterlife, creating a tale of terror that attracts many visitors.

La Mussara is located less than two hours from Barcelona, ​​so those looking for a spooky Halloween trip from Barcelona can take the C-32 and then the AP-7 for another two kilometers. Afterward, they'll turn onto the C-14 before turning onto the TV-7046 and TV-704, where there's a detour leading to this terrifying Catalan enclave.