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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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Arenys de Mar
Catalonia, Spain · Europe
About Arenys de Mar
Arenys de Mar is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Arenys de Munt, 37km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Arenys de Mar is in Catalonia, Spain, with about 15,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Arenys de Munt, about 4 km away.
Arenys de Mar (Catalan: [əˈɾɛɲz ðə ˈmaɾ], locally [əˈɾɛɲʒ ðə ˈmaɾ]; arenys being Catalan for "sands (of a seasonal creek)", and de mar for "by the sea" as opposed to Arenys de Munt, "sands up hill") is one of the main municipalities of the comarca of Maresme, Barcelona Province, Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on theRead more
coast between Caldes d'Estrac and Canet de Mar, about 40 kilometres (25 miles) northeast of Barcelona. As of 2022, it had a population of 16,155.
Arenys' harbour was for many years the only existing port on the north coast of Barcelona. The beaches, framed by hills which run right down to the sea, give a view of the neighbouring Costa Brava.
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What is there to see near Arenys de Mar?
Within an hour or so of Arenys de Mar: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (24 km), Basílica de la Sagrada Família (37 km), Casa Batlló (38 km), Museu de la Moto Barcelona (38 km).
Are there any good drives near Arenys de Mar?
The nearest famous roads are Costa Brava, Port d'Envalira and Coll d'Ordino.
Where is Arenys de Mar?
Arenys de Mar is in Catalonia, Spain, about 4 km from Arenys de Munt.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,307
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Catalonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 41.5819, 2.5494
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 Arenys de Mar
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
37 km · about 45 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.
38 km · about 45 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.
38 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.
38 km · about 45 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.
38 km · about 45 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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Girona Old Town
A captivating medieval city with colorful houses lining the Onyar River, a Jewish quarter, and a monumental Baroque cathedral facade.
50 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Arenys de Mar
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 56 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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