Calella de Palafrugell, on the Costa Brava, with its white houses above the sea

The SantVerd guide

Day trips and places to visit from the house. Every place has its own button for the driving route in Google Maps.

Last checked in November 2026

Day trips

Twelve day trips planned from the house, in the order that works best. The first button on each plan opens the route in Google Maps with the stops already added.

Opening times and prices checked in November 2026. Please confirm them on each place's website before you go.

Barcelona, from Gaudí to the Born

Barcelona, from Gaudí to the Born

Full day · 30 min by car, or 45 min by train from Mataró

The essential Barcelona in one day, almost all on foot: Gaudí in the morning and the old town in the afternoon.

Train from MataróWalking route through the centre
The plan, step by step
  1. Morning
    Sagrada Família

    Tickets online only, with a set time; best bought several days ahead. From 9:00 to 10:00 is the hour of silence.

    Directions
  2. Midday
    Passeig de Gràcia

    Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, five minutes' walk from each other. You can see them from outside for free; to go inside, buy tickets online.

    Directions
  3. Lunch
    La Boqueria

    Food counters and fresh produce on the Rambla. Closed on Sundays.

    Directions
  4. Afternoon
    Barri Gòtic and El Born

    The cathedral, the streets of the old town and Santa Maria del Mar. The Museu Picasso is closed on Mondays.

    Directions
  5. Sunset
    Barceloneta

    A stroll along the seafront to the beach.

    Directions

By car: the Low Emission Zone bans cars without an environmental sticker from Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 20:00, and cars with foreign number plates must register first. It is explained under Useful.

The coves of Palafrugell

The coves of Palafrugell

Full day · 1 hr 30 min by car

The Costa Brava of white houses and clear water: three fishing villages linked by the coastal path.

Driving route
The plan, step by step
  1. Morning
    Calella de Palafrugell

    Boats on the sand and arched houses over the water. In summer there are free car parks around the village.

    Directions
  2. Walk
    Coastal path to Llafranc

    On foot beside the sea, from one beach to the next.

    Directions
  3. Midday
    Far de Sant Sebastià

    One of the widest viewpoints on the Costa Brava. In summer the road up to the top is closed to cars; there is free parking on Carrer Paraguai.

    Directions
  4. Afternoon
    Tamariu

    The quietest of the three coves, surrounded by pine trees.

    Directions

From October to March, the Jardins de Cap Roig open from 10:00 to 18:00 (in January and February, weekends only).

Tossa de Mar and Santa Clotilde

Tossa de Mar and Santa Clotilde

One day · 1 hr by car

A walled medieval town above the sea and terraced gardens clinging to the cliff.

Driving route
The plan, step by step
  1. Morning
    Jardins de Santa Clotilde, Lloret

    From November to January they open from 10:00 to 17:00, with last entry an hour before closing. Entry €6.10.

    Directions
  2. Midday
    Tossa de Mar

    Lunch in the town, facing the beach.

    Directions
  3. Afternoon
    Vila Vella

    Free to visit at any time. You go in through the Torre de ses Hores and climb up to the lighthouse.

    Directions
Girona and Besalú

Girona and Besalú

Full day · 1 hr 10 min by car

A medieval city with a river and a cathedral, and then a village with one of the most beautiful Romanesque bridges in Catalonia.

Driving route
The plan, step by step
  1. Morning
    The houses on the Onyar

    The best view is from Eiffel's red bridge.

    Directions
  2. Morning
    Girona Cathedral

    The widest Gothic nave in the world. €7.50 with Sant Feliu and an audio guide.

    Directions
  3. Midday
    Passeig de la Muralla

    About 45 minutes along the city walls, free. Steep steps: not suitable for pushchairs.

    Directions
  4. Afternoon
    Besalú

    Inland, through the Garrotxa. The bridge is free to visit, and the tourist office runs tours of the Jewish baths.

    Directions

Alternative: the Teatre-Museu Dalí in Figueres. It is closed on Mondays, and tickets are bought online.

Montserrat

Montserrat

Half day · 1 hr 15 min by car

The monastery among pinnacles of rock, with one of the oldest children's choirs in Europe.

To the rack railwayDrive to the top
The plan, step by step
  1. Arrival
    Rack railway from Monistrol

    To avoid hunting for a space at the top: free parking at Monistrol-Vila station and up by rack railway, every hour, in about 15 minutes.

    Directions
  2. 13:00
    La Escolania

    From Monday to Friday the choir sings the Salve and the Virolai at 13:00; it does not sing on Saturdays. You need to book in advance.

    Directions

At the top, the car park next to the monastery is paid and has few spaces.

Santa Fe del Montseny

Santa Fe del Montseny

One day · 1 hr 15 min by car

A reservoir among beech and chestnut woods, in the heart of a natural park that is a Biosphere Reserve.

Please note. On 25 October 2026 the BV-5114 road was closed because of an accident. Before you set off, check with the Servei Català de Trànsit that it is open. Check road conditions

Directions
The plan, step by step
  1. Morning
    Santa Fe

    Free public car park at km 21 of the BV-5114. In autumn, if it fills up, the road is closed to cars and you go up on the Bus Parc.

    Directions
  2. Walk
    Around the reservoir

    On foot among the trees. Picking chestnuts is not allowed: the woods are privately owned.

    Directions
Maresme beaches and villages

Maresme beaches and villages

Half day · 20 min by car to the furthest stop

Without leaving the area: a thermal bath, a seaside village and the nearest beach to the house.

Driving route
The plan, step by step
  1. Morning
    Balneari de Caldes d'Estrac

    Thermal water at 38 °C. An 80-minute circuit, €54; you need to book, especially at weekends.

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  2. Midday
    Sant Pol de Mar

    White houses, the hermitage of Sant Pau and coves you can only reach on foot.

    Directions
  3. Afternoon
    Cabrera beach

    The nearest beach to Argentona, to round off the day.

    Directions

Out of season the beaches have no lifeguards. In an emergency, call 112.

Burriac, Argentona and Mataró

Burriac, Argentona and Mataró

Half day · 10 min by car to the furthest stop

A ruined castle with views over the whole Maresme, the town, and Gaudí's first work.

To the start of the walkTo the Nau Gaudí
The plan, step by step
  1. Morning
    Castell de Burriac

    A circular walk from the Parc de la Font Picant: about 3 hours and about 300 m of climbing. Wear hiking boots.

    Directions
  2. Midday
    Museu del Càntir

    The museum of the càntir, the traditional clay drinking jug, on the church square. €4; closed on Mondays. Then lunch in the town.

    Directions
  3. Afternoon
    Nau Gaudí, Mataró

    Free entry. Tuesday to Friday, 17:00 to 20:00. It closes for a few days when the exhibition changes: best to call first.

    Directions Call
Barcelona with children

Barcelona with children

One day · 30 min by car

Science, fish and a big wheel with the whole of Barcelona at your feet.

Driving route
The plan, step by step
  1. Morning
    CosmoCaixa

    A science museum with a piece of Amazon rainforest. €8; free for under-16s. Every day, 10:00 to 20:00.

    Directions
  2. Afternoon
    Tibidabo

    An amusement park on the summit. In November it opens only at weekends and on public holidays; the viewpoint, every day.

    Directions
  3. If it rains
    L'Aquàrium

    Open 365 days a year from 10:00, with an underwater tunnel.

    Directions
A day on the water slides

A day on the water slides

One day · 45 min by car

For hot days from June to September: a big water park in Lloret or, with little ones, one ten minutes from the house.

Please note. Open in summer only. Water World opens from 15 May to 26 September 2027; Illa Fantasia and Marineland have not yet published their 2027 dates.

Route to Water WorldRoute to Illa Fantasia
The plan, step by step
  1. Morning
    Water World, Lloret de Mar

    Opens at 10:00; arrive early to get a spot in the shade. €40 over 1.20 m, €25 from 0.80 to 1.20 m. Parking, €6.

    Directions
  2. With little ones
    Illa Fantasia, Vilassar de Dalt

    Closer and quieter, ten minutes from the house. You can bring your own food; free under 0.90 m.

    Directions
  3. Another option
    Marineland, Palafolls

    Water slides, plus dolphin and sea lion shows. Online, €34 for adults and €24 for ages 5 to 10.

    Directions
Barcelona on a rainy day

Barcelona on a rainy day

One day · 35 min by car, or 45 min by train from Mataró

Chocolate in the morning and fish in the afternoon, all indoors and within walking distance.

Walk from the museum to the AquàriumTrain from Mataró
The plan, step by step
  1. Morning
    Museu de la Xocolata

    In the Born, opens at 10:00. €8; free for under-6s. On Sundays and public holidays it closes at 15:00.

    Directions
  2. Afternoon
    L'Aquàrium

    A quarter of an hour's walk through Port Vell. Open every day from 10:00, with an underwater tunnel.

    Directions
  3. If it clears up
    Barcelona Zoo

    Right by the Born, inside the Parc de la Ciutadella. In winter it closes at 16:30 on weekdays.

    Directions
Vall de Núria

Vall de Núria

Full day · 1 hr 45 min by car to the rack railway

A valley in the Pyrenees at almost 2,000 metres, with no cars, a lake and a sanctuary. The only way up is by rack railway.

Please note. In November 2026 the rack railway only goes up to Núria on Saturdays and Sundays, with trains from Ribes-Vila at 9:41, 11:16 and 13:01; the last train down leaves Núria at 17:10. From 1 December it runs every day.

To the rack railway stationTo Queralbs station
The plan, step by step
  1. Morning
    Ribes-Vila station

    In Ribes de Freser, with free parking for passengers. To catch the 9:41 train you need to leave the house at about 7:30.

    Directions
  2. Going up
    Núria rack railway

    About 35 minutes by mountain train up to Núria, at 1,964 metres. Return fare: €34 for adults, €22 for ages 4 to 13 and free for under-4s; best to buy online, with set times up and down.

    Directions
  3. At the top
    The lake, the sanctuary and the cable car

    The train ticket includes the Coma del Clot cable car, which goes up to 2,170 metres, the basilica and the exhibitions. When there is snow there are sledges at the Leisure Park, from age 3; in summer, boats on the lake.

    Directions

You can also park for free at Queralbs: it is about 10 minutes more by road, but the train takes about 20 minutes and costs €31 for adults and €20 for ages 4 to 13. Núria is at almost 2,000 metres: bring warm clothes all year round.

With children

Water parks, animals, treetop adventures and museums for rainy days, from nearest to furthest. The water parks only open in summer: check each one's season.

Illa Fantasia

Illa Fantasia

10 min by car

Summer only: in 2026 it opened from 6 June to 6 September; the 2027 dates have not been published yet

A water park with slides and pools in Vilassar de Dalt.

€33 over 1.20 m and €21 under; free for children under 0.90 m. You can bring your own food (no glass); parking, €5.

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El Bosc Vertical

15 min by car

All year. In winter, entry to the courses is from 10:00 to 13:30 (in November, until 15:00)

A treetop adventure park in the Parc Forestal de Mataró, with four courses of rope bridges and zip lines; the easiest, for little ones, is a metre off the ground.

Burriac children's course, €12; the others, €16 to €22 per person. Best to buy online.

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L'Aquàrium

L'Aquàrium

30 min by car

The aquarium in Port Vell, devoted to the Mediterranean, with an underwater tunnel.

Open 365 days a year from 10:00. €30; ages 5 to 10, €23; ages 3 to 4, €15; free for under-3s.

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Barcelona Zoo

Barcelona Zoo

35 min by car

All year. Until 20 December, 10:00 to 16:30 on weekdays and until 17:30 at weekends

The city zoo, inside the Parc de la Ciutadella, with animals from all five continents.

Entry €23; ages 3 to 12, €13.90; free for under-3s. At the moment the only way in is from the Parc de la Ciutadella.

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Museu de la Xocolata

Museu de la Xocolata

35 min by car

A chocolate museum in the Born, with the history of cocoa and sculptures made of chocolate.

€8; free for under-6s. On Sundays and public holidays it closes at 15:00; closed on 8, 25, 26 and 31 December and on 1 and 6 January.

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Marineland Catalunya

Marineland Catalunya

35 min by car

Summer only: in 2026 it opened from 28 May to 20 September; the 2027 dates have not been published yet

A dolphinarium with dolphin and sea lion shows, and a water park with slides.

Online, €34 for adults (11-65), €24 for ages 5 to 10 and €17 for ages 3 to 4; free for under-3s. Pack for 2 adults and 2 children, €112.

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Cim d'Àligues

Cim d'Àligues

40 min by car

All year, closed on Mondays. Weekends and public holidays, flying displays at 13:00 and 16:00; Tuesday to Friday, at 12:00

A birds of prey centre with a guided visit to the aviaries and a flying display of eagles, falcons and owls.

Adults €18; ages 3 to 15, €12. The flying display may be cancelled in rain or strong wind.

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Tibidabo

Tibidabo

45 min by car

In winter, on certain days only: weekends and public holidays in November; in December, also 7, 8, 21-24 and 28-30; in January, 2 to 5; closed in February

A hundred-year-old amusement park on the summit of Collserola, with a big wheel, a carousel and the whole of Barcelona at your feet.

Entry €39 (over 1.20 m) and €15.50 (0.90 to 1.20 m); free under 0.90 m. The viewpoint area is free and opens daily from March to December.

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Water World

45 min by car

Summer only: in 2027, from 15 May to 26 September

A water park with slides for all ages and areas for the youngest children.

€40 over 1.20 m, €25 from 0.80 to 1.20 m and free below that. Parking, €6. Online tickets are valid for any day of the season.

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Granja Aventura Park

50 min by car

Weekends and public holidays only, 10:30 to 18:00; from 29 November to 25 January, until 17:00

A farm school with animals you can feed, adventure activities and play areas.

Free parking and picnic areas (water is the only drink allowed). Buy tickets online: some days sell out.

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Catalunya en Miniatura

Catalunya en Miniatura

1 hr by car

All year, 10:00 to 18:00 (ticket office until 17:00)

An open-air model park with 123 Catalan monuments in miniature, from the Sagrada Família to Camp Nou.

Online, €15 for adults and €11 for ages 3 to 12. At weekends there is a zip-line course in the woods, with the last session at 12:30.

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Aquadiver

1 hr 10 min by car

Summer only: in 2026 it opened from 5 June to 5 September; its next opening is announced for 5 June

A water park with slides and pools for the whole family.

€38 over 1.20 m, €22 from 0.80 to 1.20 m and free below that.

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Museu del Joguet de Catalunya

Museu del Joguet de Catalunya

1 hr 30 min by car

Outside the summer, Tuesday to Saturday (closed on Sundays and Mondays); from 25 June to 8 September, every day

A toy museum with old pieces of every kind: dolls, trains, cars and boats.

€8; ages 6 to 16, €6.50; free up to age 5. It is two minutes' walk from the Teatre-Museu Dalí.

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PortAventura Park and Ferrari Land

PortAventura Park and Ferrari Land

2 hr by car

Open until 6 January 2027, with Christmas from 20 November; Ferrari Land, until 31 December. Caribe Aquatic Park, summer only

The big theme park in Salou, with rides for all ages and Ferrari Land next door; in summer the Caribe water park opens too.

The price depends on the day: online from €37 for adults and €33 for ages 4 to 10. It is about 2 hours away: best to set off early.

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Barcelona

About 30 minutes by car, or 45 by train from Mataró.

Barcelona by taxi, with Jordi

A tour of Barcelona without taking the car. Jordi picks you up at the house in his taxi, takes you from place to place, tells you about the city along the way and brings you back home.

  • No hunting for parking at every stop
  • He explains each place and suggests where to go and where to eat
  • A people-carrier taxi with every comfort, for up to 6 passengers
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the door

From €300, depending on the hours

Booked directly with Jordi by phone, subject to his availability.

Call Jordi: +34 619 702 472
Sagrada Família

Sagrada Família

30 min by car

Gaudí's basilica, still under construction; in 2026 it reached its final height, 172.5 m.

Tickets online only, with a set time. No swimwear or see-through clothing.

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Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló

35 min by car

Gaudí's modernista house on Passeig de Gràcia, with the scaled façade.

Every day, 8:30 to 22:30. Cheaper online than at the ticket office.

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La Pedrera

La Pedrera

35 min by car

A Gaudí building with a rooftop of chimneys turned into sculptures.

Every day, 9:00 to 18:30. If it rains, the rooftop is closed.

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Park Güell

Park Güell

35 min by car

Gaudí's park, with the dragon, the wavy bench and views over the city.

The monumental area needs an online ticket with a time slot (€18). The rest of the park is free.

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Barri Gòtic and the Cathedral

Barri Gòtic and the Cathedral

35 min by car

The old town, with its maze of streets and the Gothic cathedral.

Walking around is free; a visit to the cathedral costs €16.

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Santa Maria del Mar

Santa Maria del Mar

35 min by car

The 14th-century Catalan Gothic church in the Born district.

Free entry during service times; the visit to the galleries and rooftop terraces is paid.

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Museu Picasso

Museu Picasso

35 min by car

Five medieval palaces on Carrer de Montcada, with Picasso's formative years.

Closed on Mondays. Free on Thursday afternoons and the first Sunday of the month, with booking.

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La Boqueria

La Boqueria

35 min by car

The covered market on the Rambla, with fresh produce and food counters.

Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 20:30. Closed on Sundays.

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Montjuïc and the Font Màgica

Montjuïc and the Font Màgica

40 min by car

The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and, below it, the fountain of water, light and music.

In winter the fountain runs from Thursday to Saturday at 20:00 and 20:30, except from 1 to 15 November.

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Barceloneta

Barceloneta

30 min by car

Barcelona's city beach, next to the old fishermen's quarter.

There are no lifeguards out of season.

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Búnquers del Carmel

Búnquers del Carmel

35 min by car

A former anti-aircraft battery turned into a 360° viewpoint over the city.

Free. From October to April it is open from 9:00 to 17:30; closed at night.

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Spotify Camp Nou

35 min by car

Barça's stadium, partly reopened while the rebuilding work goes on.

The museum is in a temporary space, the Barça Immersive Tour. To go inside the stadium, book the Spotify Camp Nou Experience.

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CosmoCaixa

CosmoCaixa

30 min by car

A science museum with a piece of flooded Amazon rainforest.

€8; free for under-16s. Every day, 10:00 to 20:00.

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Near the house

The Maresme: beaches, villages and hills less than half an hour away.

Cabrera beach

Cabrera beach

10 min by car

The nearest beach to Argentona, a sandy one.

The railway line separates it from the town: the easiest way in is from Cabrera de Mar-Vilassar de Mar station.

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Caldes d'Estrac

Caldes d'Estrac

15 min by car

A town with a tradition of thermal baths going back to Roman times, and public baths with water at 38 °C.

An 80-minute thermal circuit, €54. Book on 937 91 26 05.

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Sant Pol de Mar

Sant Pol de Mar

20 min by car

A seaside village of white houses, with ten beaches and coves along about 4 km of coast.

The train station is right by the beach. The small coves can only be reached on foot.

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Nau Gaudí

Nau Gaudí

10 min by car

The first building Gaudí completed, in Mataró, where he tried out his first parabolic arches.

Free entry. Closed on Mondays.

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Museu del Càntir

Museu del Càntir

5 min by car

The museum of the càntir, the traditional clay drinking jug, and of folk pottery, on Argentona's church square.

€4; free on the last Sunday of each month. Closed on Mondays.

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Castell de Burriac

Castell de Burriac

25 min by car

The ruins of a medieval castle on top of the hill, with views along the whole coast.

A circular walk from the Parc de la Font Picant: about 3 hours.

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Costa Brava

Coves, white villages and coastal paths, from 45 minutes away.

Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar

1 hr by car

The Vila Vella, a walled medieval town above the sea, with seven towers and the lighthouse.

Free to visit at any time; you go in through the Torre de ses Hores.

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Jardins de Santa Clotilde

Jardins de Santa Clotilde

40 min by car

Terraced gardens above the sea, with flights of steps and sculptures, in Lloret.

From November to January, 10:00 to 17:00. Entry €6.10.

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Calella de Palafrugell

Calella de Palafrugell

1 hr 30 min by car

A fishing village of white arched houses above small beaches lined with boats.

A coastal path links it on foot with Llafranc.

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Llafranc and the lighthouse

Llafranc and the lighthouse

1 hr 30 min by car

A small bay with a harbour and, above it, the Far de Sant Sebastià, one of the great viewpoints on the coast.

In summer the road to the lighthouse is closed to cars; free parking on Carrer Paraguai.

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Tamariu

Tamariu

1 hr 30 min by car

A quiet cove with clear water, surrounded by pine trees.

You can walk there from the lighthouse along the coastal path.

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Jardins de Cap Roig

Jardins de Cap Roig

1 hr 30 min by car

In January and February, weekends only

A botanical garden on the cliffs, with a castle and sculptures.

From October to March, 10:00 to 18:00. Free parking at the entrance.

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Begur and Aiguablava

Begur and Aiguablava

1 hr 35 min by car

A hilltop village with a castle and, below it, coves such as Aiguablava and Sa Tuna.

In summer the Aiguablava car park is paid and fills up: arrive before 10:00 or take the beach bus.

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S'Agaró coastal path

S'Agaró coastal path

1 hr 10 min by car

An old path along the sea between Sant Pol beach and Sa Conca cove, passing coves such as Vaques.

About 2.5 km and flat, fine for families: an hour and a half to two hours there and back.

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Towns and mountains

Girona, the Romanesque, Dalí and the most recognisable mountains in Catalonia.

Girona

Girona

1 hr 10 min by car

A medieval old town with the Jewish quarter, the cathedral and the colourful houses over the Onyar.

Cathedral and Sant Feliu with audio guide, €7.50. Walking the city walls is free.

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Besalú

Besalú

1 hr 30 min by car

A medieval town with a fortified Romanesque bridge and Jewish ritual baths.

Guided tours of the Jewish baths from the tourist office; best to book.

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Teatre-Museu Dalí

Teatre-Museu Dalí

1 hr 30 min by car

The museum Dalí created in the old theatre of Figueres, where he is buried.

Closed on Mondays. Tickets online, with no changes or refunds.

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Montserrat

Montserrat

1 hr 15 min by car

A Benedictine monastery on a mountain of rock pinnacles, with the Moreneta and the Escolania.

Free parking at Monistrol-Vila and up by rack railway.

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Santa Fe del Montseny

Santa Fe del Montseny

1 hr 15 min by car

The BV-5114 road was closed after an accident on 25 October 2026: check that it is open before you set off.

A valley with a reservoir, beech woods and chestnut groves that turn red and yellow in autumn.

Free parking at km 21.

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Vall de Núria

Vall de Núria

1 hr 45 min by car

All year, except weekdays in November: in November 2026 the rack railway only goes up on Saturdays and Sundays and, from 1 December, every day. Ski season from 4 December to 4 April 2027

A car-free valley in the Pyrenees at almost 2,000 m, with a lake and a sanctuary, reached only by rack railway or on foot.

Leave the car for free at Ribes-Vila station, in Ribes de Freser; the rack railway takes about 35 minutes to the top and also stops at Queralbs. 2026 return fare: €34 for adults, €22 for ages 4 to 13 and free for under-4s, with the cable car at the top included. Best to buy tickets online, with set times up and down.

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Pedraforca

Pedraforca

2 hr 30 min by car

The twin-peaked mountain of the Pre-Pyrenees, 2,506 m high.

A full-day hike. There is a toll on the C-16.

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Places to eat nearby

Our recommendations in Argentona and Mataró, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in El Masnou for a special day. Call before you go: opening times change with the season.

La Torreta d'ArgentonaArgentona

Mediterranean food: rice dishes, meat and pizzas. It has a terrace.

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Beerburg FactoryArgentona

Burgers and beers, with vegan and gluten-free options.

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MiliunsaborsArgentona

Catalan food and sushi, with a terrace. It is where El Centru used to be.

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Bar Casa PepeMataró

Andalusian-style tapas and sharing plates, and seafood. Closed from 17:00 to 20:00.

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TresmacarronsEl Masnou, for a special day

The only Michelin star in the Maresme, 20 minutes from the house: Catalan cooking built on seasonal produce, by chef Miquel Aldana. Set menus from €70 to €130; the rice menu, Thursday and Friday lunchtimes. In winter it opens for lunch from Thursday to Sunday and for dinner on Friday and Saturday. It has its own car park.

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Supermarkets

CapraboC/ Dr. Samsó 32-34, Argentona
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CondisC/ Dr. Samsó 1, Argentona
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DiaAv. Puig i Cadafalch 24, Argentona
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MercadonaC/ València 54, Mataró
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AlcampoMataró Parc shopping centre
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On Sundays, check the opening times in Maps before you go: the big ones in Mataró are closed.

Festivals in Argentona

The town's festivals through the year, and Mataró's big festival, ten minutes away.

Dates are approximate: Argentona Town Council publishes each year's programme. argentona.cat

Mid-January
Festa Major d'HivernArgentona

The winter festa major, in honour of Sant Julià, the town's patron saint. A weekend of events in the streets.In 2026, 16 to 18 January.

January
Els Tres TombsArgentona

A parade of horses and carriages through the town, around Sant Antoni's day.In 2025, on Sunday 12 January.

Spring
La PassióCentre Parroquial, Argentona

A stage play of the Passion, around Easter.Dates vary: check the Centre Parroquial's programme.

Early June
Diada de la FlorArgentona

The streets are covered with carpets of flowers made by residents and local groups. At the Museu del Càntir, l'Ou com balla, the dancing egg.One weekend in June.

23 June
Revetlla de Sant JoanArgentona

The Canigó flame arrives and a bonfire is lit on the shortest night of the year.Every year on the night of 23 June.

Late July
Les SantesMataró, 10 minutes away

Mataró's festa major: giants, dragons, correfocs (fire runs) and concerts. The main day is 27 July.In 2026, 18 to 29 July.

Early August
Sant Domingo and the Festa del CàntirArgentona

The summer festa major. On 4 August the waters and the càntirs are blessed, there is a pottery fair, and it ends with a fireworks display.Around 4 August; in 2025, 1 to 6 August.

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Urgent medical care

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Train to Barcelona

Argentona has no station. The nearest is Mataró, about 10 minutes by car, and the R1 train takes about 42 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya. There have been a lot of disruptions in 2026: check the line status before you set off.

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Driving into Barcelona

The Low Emission Zone bans cars without a DGT environmental sticker from Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 20:00. The fine is €200. Cars with foreign number plates have to register with the AMB first; in a hire car with Spanish plates, check with the company that it has a sticker. No restrictions at night, at weekends or on public holidays.

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Tolls

The C-32 along the Maresme and the AP-7 towards the Costa Brava, Girona and Figueres are toll-free. To get to the Pedraforca, the C-16 has a toll.

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Waste

Argentona has collected rubbish door to door since 2004: each type of waste goes in its own bin. Thank you for sorting it during your stay.

Organicbrown bin
Food scraps, coffee grounds and tea bags, used paper napkins
Packagingyellow bin
Plastic bottles and bags, cans, drink cartons and trays
Paper and cardblue bin
Paper, boxes and flattened cardboard
Glassgreen bin
Glass bottles and jars, without lids
General wastegrey bin
Anything that doesn't go in the others: nappies, sanitary pads, cigarette ends, floor sweepings

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