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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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Argentona
Catalonia, Spain · Europe
About Argentona
Argentona works well as a base: 5 minutes from Dosrius, 25km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Argentona is in Catalonia, Spain, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Dosrius, about 4 km away.
Argentona (Catalan pronunciation: [əɾʒənˈtonə]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Maresme in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the south-east side of the granite littoral zone, to the north-west of Mataró. The town is both a tourist centre and a notable horticultural centre. A local road links the municipalityRead more
with Cabrera de Mar and with the main N-II road at Vilassar de Mar.
The town centre has buildings in a wide range of styles. The late gothic church of Sant Julià was restored by Josep Puig i Cadafalch. The same architect designed Casa Gari, a private residence adjoining the chapel of Sant Miquel del Cros, a work in the style of Antoni Gaudí by Lluís Bonet (1929). There are several buildings from the 16th to the 17th centuries, as well as the Roman chapel of La Mare de Déu del Viver and the benedictine priory of Sant Pere de Clarà. There is an interesting museum dedicated to water jugs, the Argentona Water Jug Museum, in which there are exhibited more than 700 pieces, including four ceramic works by Pablo Picasso.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Argentona?
Within an hour or so of Argentona: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (12 km), Basílica de la Sagrada Família (25 km), Park Güell (26 km), La Boqueria Market (27 km).
Are there any good drives near Argentona?
The nearest famous roads are Costa Brava, Port d'Envalira and Coll d'Ordino.
Where is Argentona?
Argentona is in Catalonia, Spain, about 4 km from Dosrius.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,633
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Catalonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 41.5534, 2.4011
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 Argentona
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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Park Güell
Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.
26 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 min 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Argentona
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 68 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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