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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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Sallent
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About Sallent
Sallent is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Balsareny, 52km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Sallent is in Catalonia, Spain, with about 7,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Balsareny, about 5 km away.
Sallent de Llobregat (Catalan pronunciation: [səˈʎen də ʎuβɾəˈɣat]) or Sallent is a municipality in the comarca of Bages, Province of Barcelona, in the Autonomous Community of Catalonia, Spain. The river Llobregat divides the municipality into two halves. Its main resources are mining and industry. It was theRead more
birthplace of Saint Anthony Mary Claret (1807–1870) and goalkeeper Joan Garcia (2001).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Sallent?
Within an hour or so of Sallent: Montserrat Monastery (26 km), Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (42 km), Park Güell (51 km), Basílica de la Sagrada Família (52 km).
Are there any good drives near Sallent?
The nearest famous roads are Port d'Envalira, Coll d'Ordino and Costa Brava.
Where is Sallent?
Sallent is in Catalonia, Spain, about 5 km from Balsareny.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,107
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Catalonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 41.8260, 1.8955
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Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Sallent
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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Park Güell
Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.
51 km · about 60 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.
52 km · about 60 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.
53 km · about 60 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.
54 km · about 65 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.
54 km · about 65 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.
55 km · about 65 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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