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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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Catalonia, Spain · Europe
Mataró works well as a base: 5 minutes from Argentona, 27km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Mataró is a city located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 126,988, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Mataró 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 Mataró to your route.
Mataró (Catalan pronunciation: [mətəˈɾo]) is the capital and largest town of the Maresme county in Catalonia, Spain. It is located on the Maresme coast, to the south of Costa Brava, between Cabrera de Mar and Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, 30 kilometres (19 miles) north-east of Barcelona. As of 2021, it had a populationRead more
of 129,749.
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Mataró is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 41.5421 latitude, 2.4445 longitude.
Mataró has a population of approximately 126,988 people, making it a city in Spain.
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racetrack
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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
Gaudí's unfinished modernist basilica, Barcelona's most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Port Vell aquarium with the world's largest Mediterranean-themed exhibit and an 80-metre underwater glass tunnel.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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Vibrant public market off La Rambla in Barcelona bursting with colourful fresh produce, seafood, and Catalan delicacies.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Gaudí's fantastical apartment building in Barcelona with a skeletal facade, coloured tiles, and a dragon-scale roof.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Barcelona's motorcycle museum showcasing the rich heritage of Spanish and international motorcycle manufacturing.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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A Benedictine abbey nestled among surreal serrated rock pinnacles, home to the revered Black Madonna and a renowned boys' choir.
51 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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