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Park Güell
Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Vallcarca
Catalonia, Spain · Europe
About Vallcarca
Vallcarca works well as a base: 3km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Vallcarca is in Catalonia, Spain, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Vallcarca (Catalan pronunciation: [ˌbaʎˈkarkə]) is a Barcelona Metro station in the Vallcarca i els Penitents neighbourhood, in the Gràcia district of Barcelona.The station is served by line L3.
The station opened in 1985 when the section of line L3 between Lesseps and Montbau stations was inaugurated.
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located underneath Avinguda de Vallcarca (formerly known as the Avinguda de l'Hospital Militar), between Carrer de l'Argentera and the Vallcarca bridge. It has three entrances and can be accessed from either side of Avinguda de Vallcarca, as well as from Avinguda de la República Argentina. It has twin side platforms that are 93 metres (305 ft) long and which are accessed from the entrance lobby by stairs, lift, escalators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Vallcarca?
Within an hour or so of Vallcarca: Park Güell (1 km), Basílica de la Sagrada Família (3 km), Casa Batlló (3 km), La Boqueria Market (4 km).
Are there any good drives near Vallcarca?
The nearest famous roads are Costa Brava, Port d'Envalira and Coll d'Ordino.
Where is Vallcarca?
Vallcarca is in Catalonia, Spain.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,571
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Catalonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 41.4121, 2.1439
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 Vallcarca
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.
3 km · about 5 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.
3 km · about 5 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.
4 km · about 10 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.
4 km · about 5 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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
racetrack
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.
20 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.
33 km · about 40 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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