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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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Martorell
Catalonia, Spain · Europe
About Martorell
Martorell works well as a base: 5 minutes from Castellví de Rosanes, 22km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Martorell is in Catalonia, Spain, with about 28,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Castellví de Rosanes, about 4 km away.
Martorell (Catalan pronunciation: [məɾtuˈɾeʎ]) is a municipality, county, and city that forms part of the Baix Llobregat comarca, in Catalonia, Spain, primarily known for its medieval Devil's bridge. It lies at the confluence of the Llobregat and Anoia rivers.
It has three railway stations - one on the Renfe line fromRead more
Manresa to Sant Vicenç de Calders (via Barcelona and Vilafranca del Penedès) called "Martorell", and three on the FGC line from Barcelona to Manresa called "Martorell-Vila", "Martorell-Enllaç" and "Martorell-Central".
Martorell is home to the SEAT corporate headquarters and automobile factory, where the SEAT Ibiza, Leon, Arona and Audi A1 are manufactured.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Martorell?
Within an hour or so of Martorell: Montserrat Monastery (15 km), Park Güell (20 km), Basílica de la Sagrada Família (22 km), Casa Batlló (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Martorell?
The nearest famous roads are Costa Brava, Port d'Envalira and Coll d'Ordino.
Where is Martorell?
Martorell is in Catalonia, Spain, about 4 km from Castellví de Rosanes.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,850
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Catalonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 41.4740, 1.9306
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 Martorell
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Park Güell
Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.
20 km · about 25 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.
22 km · about 25 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.
22 km · about 25 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.
23 km · about 25 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.
23 km · about 25 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.
24 km · about 25 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.
29 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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