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Esplugues de Llobregat

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About Esplugues de Llobregat

Esplugues de Llobregat works well as a base: 8km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.

Esplugues de Llobregat is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 46,355, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Esplugues de Llobregat sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Esplugues de Llobregat to your route.

About Esplugues de Llobregat

Esplugues de Llobregat (Catalan pronunciation: [əsˈpluɣəz ðə ʎuβɾəˈɣat]) is a municipality of the Barcelona metropolitan area. Formerly in the Barcelonès, since 1990 it has been part of the comarca of Baix Llobregat. During recent decades Esplugues has evolved from a predominantly industrial town to a more diverse

Read more service area while still preserving its cultural and historical identity. It is known for its characteristic old quarter, the only one in the Baix Llobregat area with such evocative and romantic areas. The winding Carrer de Montserrat goes through the sprawling architectural complex built between 1968 and 2017 by sculptor Xavier Corberó. The mansion of Can Cortada was home to the Baron Maldà, author of Calaix de Sastre, the most representative work of Catalan literature of the late 18th century. Esplugues holds a remarkable natural area with parks and green spaces such as the Park of Solidarity, the Park of Torrents and the Can Vidalet Park. From the mountain of Sant Pere Màrtir, it is possible to enjoy a picturesque viewpoint of the entire town. The German School of Barcelona, La Miranda, the Highlands School and the American School of Barcelona are located in town and attract wealthy expatriate families. Due to its proximity to the Camp Nou stadium, many famous people reside in Esplugues, including the footballers Gerard Piqué, Andrés Iniesta, Lamine Yamal, and Dani Alves, the motorcycle racer Sete Gibernau, and the former World Number 1 tennis player Arantxa Sánchez.

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Esplugues de Llobregat is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 41.3773 latitude, 2.0881 longitude.

What is the population of Esplugues de Llobregat?

Esplugues de Llobregat has a population of approximately 46,355 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
46,355
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
41.3773, 2.0881

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Esplugues de Llobregat

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

La Boqueria Market

Vibrant public market off La Rambla in Barcelona bursting with colourful fresh produce, seafood, and Catalan delicacies.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Casa Batlló

Gaudí's fantastical apartment building in Barcelona with a skeletal facade, coloured tiles, and a dragon-scale roof.

7 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Museu de la Moto Barcelona

Barcelona's motorcycle museum showcasing the rich heritage of Spanish and international motorcycle manufacturing.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Park Güell

Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.

7 km · about 15 min drive

cathedral

Basílica de la Sagrada Família

Gaudí's unfinished modernist basilica, Barcelona's most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Aquarium Barcelona

Port Vell aquarium with the world's largest Mediterranean-themed exhibit and an 80-metre underwater glass tunnel.

8 km · about 15 min drive

racetrack

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

racetrack

Autódromo de Sitges-Terramar

Spain's first purpose-built autodrome, a 2km concrete oval with alarmingly steep banking, opened 1923 and abandoned for decades while farm animals grazed the infield. Restored and reopened to visitors, the raw banked bowl survives almost exactly as built.

30 km · about 35 min drive

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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