2026 Mataro Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in September)

#europehotel Just touched down in Mataró and checked into New Hotel Colon — and honestly, this spot is a gem! 🌴✨ The location at 8, Carrer de Cristòfor Colom, 6 puts you right in the heart of the city, and it's a perfect launchpad for exploring local life, tasty food, and Mediterranean vibes. The breakfast here deserves a shoutout! 🥐 Fresh juices, pastries, jam, cheese, and meats galore — generous portions and all included in your room rate. If you’re vegetarian, just know the options are a bit limited, so try to scout some extra bites nearby. Rooms are squeaky clean, stocked with towels, soap, and a handy hairdryer. Daily cleaning means you can relax and let the staff handle the details. Don’t miss chatting up the friendly staff for insider tips on local sights and restaurants — they’re super responsive and always happy to help. Check-in/check-out couldn’t be smoother. Just a quick heads-up: parking can be tricky around the hotel, so plan ahead with public transport or nearby garages 🚊. A few guests mentioned soundproofing isn’t perfect, so consider bringing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper. Getting Around: Mataró is compact, so walking is easy, but the RENFE trains make Barcelona day trips a breeze. For eats, try the nearby tapas bars and seafood spots — the hotel staff has the best recommendations! Travel tip: Bring reusable water bottles and snacks, and book through trip.com for easy hotel and train reservations.

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Brunch Bliss & Hilltop Panoramas on the Costa Brava 🌊🥘✨ If you’re road-tripping along the Catalan coast, don’t miss the perfect duo: a seaside brunch at Lasal del Varador in Mataró, followed by unbeatable views at Castell de Sant Joan in Blanes! Start your morning with a flavorful seafood paella or rice broth paella at Lasal del Varador—outdoor seating is a must for that breezy Mediterranean vibe. Order the mussels cooked in wine; they’re incredibly fresh and delicious. The wind, the sea, and top-notch local cuisine make this spot a traveler’s favorite (go earlier for the best tables). Next, drive up to Castell de Sant Joan (Carrer Cardenal Vidal i Barraquer, s/n, 17300 Blanes) for an epic overlook that’ll leave you speechless—azure skies, sparkling sea, and the rustic castle perched above Blanes. It’s open daily, 08:00–21:00, so you can time your visit for golden hour when both the city and coastline glow. Must-do: Snap your best “insta-worthy” shot on the observation deck—frame the blue ocean and sandy stretch below, capturing the warm Spanish sun. Top tip: The climb is a bit steep, so wear comfy shoes. Windy weather here feels refreshing, but bring a light jacket just in case. Precautions: Parking can be tricky in peak hours, so aim for early afternoon or later evening for easier access. https://www.trip.com/t/ECP6vbeAcT2 #Spain #CostaBrava #SeafoodLover #BlanesViews #TravelTips

A perfect vacation-style escape just outside busy Barcelona. Salty air, soft sand under my feet, and the calming sound of the waves made it feel like a full reset. Stepping away from the city’s rush and spending a slow, peaceful day by the sea was exactly what I needed.

Silky Eggs Benedict, addictive Huevos Çılbır, and coffee drinks that hit exactly right. Perfectly poached, perfectly spiced, perfectly brewed — my kind of Sunday. 🥚🔥☕ #condesa #condesamataro #mataro #brunch #sundaybrunch #eggs #spain #coffee

Step into the beautifully restored 1936 modernist-neoclassical marketplace designed by Lluís Gallifa Grezner—now buzzing with 36 stalls offering everything from ripe produce and savory meats to fresh fish, cheeses, and even a café or two. A vibrant space where community and flavor meet. #Mataro #spain #espana #mercatplacadecuba #barcelona #freshmarket #placadecuba

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Barcelona (Region) Is a comfortable beach big enough, clean sand suitable for strolling family atmosphere, with parking nearby. This beach is not suitable for children as it gets deep quickly and there can be large waves. Couldn't rinse myself with fresh water as it was closed to the whole beach area. There are plenty of places to eat in the area, beach bars to eat at and drinks, and the beach is just a short walk from town. #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Barcelona (Region) The Coll i Regàs House is a modernist building in Mataró, built in 1898 by the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Its facade measures 11 m. Neo-Gothic style, including the chocolate bar, the main door, the ground floor grandstand and all the windows. It is completed by colorful graffiti and decorative tiles. It's a miracle. The decor of the house is stunning both from the outside and inside. There are many beautiful elements. I took a special photo of the cat and rabbit above the entrance for my wife. Inside there is a small exhibition of tools, fabrics, leathers used for decoration or restoration. It opens onto a large balcony which replaces the patio. From the balcony you can see bushes and other houses. #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia

This church captivates with its architecture: a fusion of Gothic foundations and intricate Baroque details. The frescoes are particularly impressive, conveying emotion and drama in the finest Baroque tradition. I also love that it houses an ancient pipe organ, considered one of the largest in Catalonia. The atmosphere inside the cathedral is incredibly somber yet peaceful.

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Barcelona (Region) The Mataro Museum’s headquarters are in the building of Can Serra, the first trustee of the town of Coltz. It offers a steady programme of temporary exhibitions on local themes such as archaeology, art, history, ethnology, science and technology, and natural sciences. My visit was on a Sunday morning and was limited to just one activity. Although it is used to assess the quality of buildings and entities. #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Barcelona (Region) Built in 1851 by architect Elías Rogent, this building is a magnificent example of historicist architecture. Rogent is also known for his restoration work at the University of Barcelona and the Monastery of Ripoll, where he created a work inspired by medieval earthen structures of the western Mediterranean. The prison's architecture features an interesting combination of materials, with a masonry facade forming a semicircle inspired by Jeremy Bentham's panorama models, allowing all cells to be seen from the centre of the courtyard. Its function as a prison ended in 1967, but it remains an important part of Catalonia’s architectural and cultural history, offering visitors the opportunity to reflect on the evolution of prison design and the ingenuity of historical correctional spaces #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Barcelona (Region) The Roman villa of Torre Llauder can be visited every Saturday at 12 noon. Admission is free and includes a guided tour that lasts about an hour. It allows you to get acquainted with the Roman way of life through archaeological remains, discovering the rooms of the villa and their different uses, such as the bathrooms, the dining room with typical mosaic fragments or the perimeter of the remains of the two courtyards. The illustrations of spatial reconstructions shown by the guide throughout the visit were appreciated, as they allowed us to better understand the archaeological remains. Many details and curiosities of daily life in Roman times are explained. Since archaeological excavations take place every year, it’s fun to visit each year to see new discoveries. Very pleasant and interesting visit to learn about the Roman history of Mataró (Barcelona). #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Barcelona (Region) The building was the first work built by Antoni Gaudí and the only one that was driven not by the bourgeoisie or the Church but by one of the first workers’ cooperatives in the textile industry. Gaudí's involvement with this cooperative was largely due to his friendship with Salvador Pagès, a key figure in the Catalan cooperative movement. This relationship influenced the young architect, who early on showed an interest in the new social trends of the time. From Gaudí's original project, both the bleaching boat and the adjacent toilets are currently preserved. Without the existence of the Mataro cooperative, Gaudí would not have tried some of the architectural solutions that he later applied in works such as the attic of La Pedrera or the three-dimensional funicular model of the Colonia Güell. In this building, the use of parabolic arches made it possible to cover nearly 600 square meters of transparent surface without the need for columns or walls. Furthermore, the use of wood made it possible to create lightweight but strong arches, hinged in small sections. This building represents an important milestone in the development of Gaudí's work, as it laid the foundation for the development of the arch as a key structural element in his most authentic architecture. In 1969, the building was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument by the Spanish State. #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Barcelona (Region) Mataró is a prosperous industrial, commercial and tourist town on the Maresme coast, inheriting a long and rich historical heritage that dates back to the Roman Piazza Lluro, as evidenced by the archaeological site of the Llauder Tower, which contains ruins. However, many other significant events also left their mark in this town, such as the construction in 1848 of the first railway in the history of the Iberian Peninsula, which connected Barcelona to Mataró. The old city center is bounded by 16th-century walls. In the center we can see the 15th century Cathedral of Santa Maria, whose facade had its medieval and neo-Romanesque additions in the 19th century. Today, La Wrier and La Rambla are the city’s main commercial arteries. There we can see notable buildings such as the 17th century Town Hall, which includes architectural elements added later. At the intersection of these two streets, Plaza Santa Ana, we can visit the Baroque church of the same name. We can also visit other notable buildings such as the 18th century House of Caputxines and the Regional Museum of Maresme, housed in a Renaissance building. Modernism has left a special mark in Mataró, thanks to the legacy of architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, who was born in this city. He also owns one of the city’s symbols, the Colli Regàs House. #AprilDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Catalonia

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It was amazing. Stayed in Mataro and travelled to Barcelona city everyday

This escape room has such high production value vert realistic and immersive as well as challenging. The only issue to me is that the organizer keeps insulting participants and it's borderline disrespectful.

Spanish trains 🚄Zone 1-6 only 10 euros for four months, and you can get 10 euros back after 16 rides! I took a train with my friends from Mataró along the coastline to Santa por de Mar. The town is not big, and almost no one goes to the beach in winter. Several people walked along the coast! #barcelona

The most perfect scenery to heal me in 2023! #barcelona #nightsky

There are almost no people on the streets in Mataró this Christmas! Everyone is having dinner at home, and there are very few cars and people on the road! #OverseasTravel #barcelona

In any bar or restaurant in Barcelona, ​​you'll find this tapa snack: patata 🥔 brava (fried potatoes with a drizzle of sauce)! The shape of the potatoes varies from restaurant to restaurant; some are shaped like fries 🍟, some are chunks, and some are thick strips. And the sauces are different too!

These are three super big pumpkins I saw today at the Pumpkin Festival in a small town in Cataluña!

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