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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Vilassar de Mar
Catalonia, Spain · Europe
About Vilassar de Mar
Vilassar de Mar works well as a base: 5 minutes from Premià de Dalt, 21km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
Vilassar de Mar is in Catalonia, Spain, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Premià de Dalt, about 4 km away.
Vilassar de Mar (Catalan pronunciation: [biləˈsa ðə ˈmaɾ]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Maresme in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the coast between Premià de Mar and Cabrera de Mar, to the north-east of Barcelona. The town is both a tourist centre and a dormitory town for Barcelona, and is also knownRead more
for its horticulture. The main N-II road and a Renfe railway line run through the town, while a local road connects the municipality with the C-32 autopista at Vilassar de Dalt and Mataró and Barcelona. The famous canned food company DANI is based in Vilassar de Mar coming from a Vilassar family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Vilassar de Mar?
Within an hour or so of Vilassar de Mar: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (13 km), Basílica de la Sagrada Família (21 km), Park Güell (22 km), La Boqueria Market (23 km).
Are there any good drives near Vilassar de Mar?
The nearest famous roads are Costa Brava, Port d'Envalira and Coll d'Ordino.
Where is Vilassar de Mar?
Vilassar de Mar is in Catalonia, Spain, about 4 km from Premià de Dalt.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,764
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Catalonia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 41.5051, 2.3923
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 Vilassar de Mar
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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Park Güell
Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.
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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Casa Batlló
Gaudí's fantastical apartment building in Barcelona with a skeletal facade, coloured tiles, and a dragon-scale roof.
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.
23 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Vilassar de Mar
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 71 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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