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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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Montgat
Catalonia, Spain · Europe
About Montgat
Montgat works well as a base: 10 minutes from Teià, 11km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Montgat is in Catalonia, Spain, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Teià, about 5 km away.
Montgat (Catalan pronunciation: [muŋˈɡat]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Maresme in
Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the coast between Badalona (Barcelonès) and El Masnou, to the north-east of
Barcelona. The town is both a tourist centre and a (somewhat exclusive) dormitory town for Barcelona. The C-31Read more
autopista, B-20 autopista, the main N-II road and a Renfe railway line run through the town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Montgat?
Within an hour or so of Montgat: Basílica de la Sagrada Família (11 km), Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (11 km), Park Güell (12 km), La Boqueria Market (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Montgat?
The nearest famous roads are Costa Brava, Port d'Envalira and Coll d'Ordino.
Where is Montgat?
Montgat is in Catalonia, Spain, about 5 km from Teià.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,270
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Catalonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 41.4686, 2.2800
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 Montgat
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Park Güell
Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.
12 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.
13 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.
13 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.
13 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.
13 km · about 25 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.
39 km · about 45 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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