Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain

Places to visit near Mataró

Mataró is a city in Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain, home to about 121,722 people. Within 50 km by road there are 256 places to visit — 81 forts & heritage, 67 churches, 49 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 museums. The must-see places are Església de Santa Maria (1 km), Casa Coll I Regàs (1 km) and Ciutat Romana d'Iluro (1 km).

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Mataró, Catalonia
Mataró, Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mataró at a glance

Location
Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain
Population
about 121,722
Coordinates
41.5421° N, 2.4445° E
Places within 50 km
256 (256 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Mataró

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mataró: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Mataró

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mataró. The closest is Casa Coll I Regàs (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mataró

67 churches within 100 km of Mataró. The closest is Església de Santa Maria (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mataró

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mataró. The closest is Turó de Tarau (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Mataró

19 museums within 100 km of Mataró. The closest is Can Marfà Knitwear Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mataró

15 parks within 100 km of Mataró. The closest is Parc Central (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Mataró

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mataró. The closest is Platja del Varador (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Mataró

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mataró
  2. 1 km Església de Santa Maria · church, Barcelona
  3. 1 km Can Marfà Knitwear Museum · museum, Barcelona
  4. 1 km Ciutat Romana d'Iluro · heritage site, Barcelona
  5. 1 km Casa Coll I Regàs · heritage site, Barcelona
  6. 1 km Parc Central · park, Barcelona
  7. 1 km Back to Mataró

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From travellers near Mataró

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How to reach Mataró

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    Within 15 km of Mataró

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mataró by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8181Casa Coll I Regàs (1 km)
    Churches6767Església de Santa Maria (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4949Turó de Tarau (5 km)
    Museums1919Can Marfà Knitwear Museum (1 km)
    Parks1515Parc Central (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1212Platja del Varador (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Barcelona Zoo (34 km)
    Waterfalls33Parc de les Cascades (34 km)
    Caves22Cova de les Encantades (7 km)
    Other attractions22Font del Lleó (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Creu de Terme de Mosqueroles (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Pantà de Santa Fe (32 km)

    Mataró: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mataró?

    Església de Santa Maria (church, about 1 km), Casa Coll I Regàs (heritage site, about 1 km), Ciutat Romana d'Iluro (heritage site, about 1 km), Parc Central (park, about 1 km), Can Marfà Knitwear Museum (museum, about 1 km), Tramvia de Mataró (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mataró?

    256 places on Spotwander: 81 forts & heritage, 67 churches, 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 museums, 15 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mataró?

    Casa Coll I Regàs, about 1 km by road; Ciutat Romana d'Iluro (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mataró?

    Església de Santa Maria, about 1 km by road; Ermita de Sant Simó (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mataró?

    Turó de Tarau, about 5 km by road; Turó Dels Oriols (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mataró?

    Start in Mataró, visit Església de Santa Maria, then Can Marfà Knitwear Museum, then Ciutat Romana d'Iluro, then Casa Coll I Regàs, then Parc Central, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mataró?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Mataró

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mataró’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mataró on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.