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Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Home of the Spanish Grand Prix at Montmeló near Barcelona; its blend of fast sweeps and slow corners made it Formula 1's favourite pre-season testing venue.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Centelles
Catalonia, Spain · Europe
About Centelles
Centelles is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Sant Martí de Centelles, 44km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Centelles is in Catalonia, Spain, with about 7,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Sant Martí de Centelles, about 4 km away.
Centelles (Catalan pronunciation: [sənˈtɛʎəs]; locally [sənˈtɛjəs]) is a municipality in the comarca of Osona in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated in the upper valley of the Congost River in the south of the comarca. The municipality is served by the C-17 road. The renowned urban planner Ildefons Cerdà was born here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Centelles?
Within an hour or so of Centelles: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (26 km), Montserrat Monastery (39 km), Park Güell (43 km), Basílica de la Sagrada Família (44 km).
Are there any good drives near Centelles?
The nearest famous roads are Costa Brava, Port d'Envalira and Coll d'Ordino.
Where is Centelles?
Centelles is in Catalonia, Spain, about 4 km from Sant Martí de Centelles.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,423
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Catalonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 41.7975, 2.2190
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Centelles
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Montserrat Monastery
A Benedictine abbey nestled among surreal serrated rock pinnacles, home to the revered Black Madonna and a renowned boys' choir.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Park Güell
Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Basílica de la Sagrada Família
Gaudí's unfinished modernist basilica, Barcelona's most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Casa Batlló
Gaudí's fantastical apartment building in Barcelona with a skeletal facade, coloured tiles, and a dragon-scale roof.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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La Boqueria Market
Vibrant public market off La Rambla in Barcelona bursting with colourful fresh produce, seafood, and Catalan delicacies.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Museu de la Moto Barcelona
Barcelona's motorcycle museum showcasing the rich heritage of Spanish and international motorcycle manufacturing.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Aquarium Barcelona
Port Vell aquarium with the world's largest Mediterranean-themed exhibit and an 80-metre underwater glass tunnel.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Centelles
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 73 kmCosta BravaCatalonia's rugged wild coast of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and pine-clad cliffs stretching from Blanes to the French border.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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