{"id":94783,"date":"2018-03-18T10:23:59","date_gmt":"2018-03-18T09:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=94783"},"modified":"2020-10-23T14:26:44","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T12:26:44","slug":"mataro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/mataro\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do in Matar\u00f3, a Coastal City Near Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located about forty minutes by train up the coast from Barcelona, the seaside town of <strong>Matar\u00f3<\/strong> makes for a great day trip outside the city. Whether you&#8217;re interested in history, architecture, or just want to spend a relaxing day on the beach, <strong>Matar\u00f3<\/strong> is a great option nearby Barcelona to consider. Here&#8217;s a little background on the town and the top <strong>things to do in Matar\u00f3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/el-maresme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take a Summertime Trip to El Maresme<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/mataro\/#The_history_of_Mataro\" title=\"The history of Matar\u00f3\">The history of Matar\u00f3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/mataro\/#What_to_see_and_do_in_Mataro\" title=\"What to see and do in Matar\u00f3\">What to see and do in Matar\u00f3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/mataro\/#How_to_get_there_from_Barcelona\" title=\"How to get there from Barcelona\">How to get there from Barcelona<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_history_of_Mataro\"><\/span>The history of Matar\u00f3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_94784\" style=\"width: 252px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94784\" class=\" wp-image-94784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2215693382_9e5c341585_b-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"173\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by art_es_anna via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The rich history of <strong>Matar\u00f3<\/strong> goes all the way back to Roman times. In fact, Roman remains can still be seen today at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/ruins-archaeology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">archaeological<\/a> site <strong>Llauder Tower<\/strong>. Excavations began in the area in 1961 and uncovered the remains of a Roman villa, complete with several rooms, mosaics, and thermal baths dating back to the period between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Over the years, <strong>Matar\u00f3<\/strong> became a thriving center for industry, commerce, and tourism. The town also played a significant role\u00a0in 1848 when it became an important site of construction for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/miquel-biada-railway-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">first railway<\/a>\u00a0in Spain which connected <strong>Matar\u00f3<\/strong> on one end to Barcelona on the other.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today, <strong>Matar\u00f3<\/strong> is a popular destination for Barcelona locals and visitors alike. Its beautiful seaside setting and fascinating history make it the perfect place to escape from busy city life for a while, explore a charming town, and relax on the shores of the Mediterranean without hordes of people nearby.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beach-costa-brava\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Have a Beach Day on the Costa Brava<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-104522\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-104522 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_104522\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_104522' class='rslides'>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"850\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-1.jpg\" class=\"slider-104522 slide-104523\" alt=\"rental apartments in Barcelona\" rel=\"\" title=\"Banner medio home inquilinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_and_do_in_Mataro\"><\/span>What to see and do in Matar\u00f3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the main attractions in <strong>Matar\u00f3<\/strong> is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beach-barcelona-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>beach<\/strong><\/a>. Unlike the busy Barcelona beaches, there&#8217;s plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the sparkling blue water without all the crowds.\u00a0 The town boasts 2.2 kilometers of beautiful, sandy beaches with a wide promenade. It&#8217;s the perfect spot for families or those wanting a calmer seaside experience than you&#8217;ll find at Barcelona&#8217;s urban beaches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The bustling marina is another popular place to visit <strong>Matar\u00f3<\/strong>. Considered to be one of the most important marinas in the area, its a vibrant center of activity where you will find plenty of shops and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/restaurants-tripadvisor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the city center, the <strong>Basilica of Santa Mar\u00eda<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the most impressive sights to see in Matar\u00f3. It dates back to the 15th century, although parts of its gorgeous facade were added later. If you want to have a look at the beautiful interior, the basilica is open for guided tours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&#8217;re an architecture lover, you can visit<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casacolliregas.cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Casa Coll i Reg\u00e0s<\/strong><\/a>, an impressive Modernist building designed in 1898 by Catalan architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch. As one of the only houses of its kind in\u00a0<strong>Matar\u00f3<\/strong>,\u00a0it has become an important symbol of the city.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_there_from_Barcelona\"><\/span>How to get there from Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_94786\" style=\"width: 258px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94786\" class=\" wp-image-94786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/16822468126_83a67b6438_b-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"175\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Masisern_45 via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To get to Matar\u00f3 from Barcelona by car, simply follow the coast northward via the C-32 for about 35 kilometers. If you don&#8217;t have a car, the easiest way to travel is by train. You can take the R1 train from many of Barcelona&#8217;s central train stations including Catalunya, Arc de Triomf, and Clot-Arag\u00f3. The easy journey takes about forty minutes depending on which station you leave from. If you prefer to travel by bus, you can take the E11.1 bus from Ronda Universitat towards Pl. de Les Tereses\u00a0and get off at the Matar\u00f3 &#8211; Cam\u00ed Ral station.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for an apartment in the city? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ShBarcelona<\/strong><\/a> can help you find the perfect one.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>*Main photo by Alberto-g-rovi via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"94783\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located about forty minutes by train up the coast from Barcelona, the seaside town of Matar\u00f3 makes for a great day trip outside the city. Whether you&#8217;re interested in history, architecture, or just want to spend a relaxing day on the beach, Matar\u00f3 is a great option nearby Barcelona to consider. 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