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Alella

Town

Alella is a village in the comarca of Maresme in

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Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the coast on the southwest side of the granite Catalan Coastal Range. The town is known for its

wines, cava and perfumes, but is also a commuter town for nearby Barcelona.

What used to be the old Via Augusta, connecting Rome and Andalusia, is still today a narrow road running through the village.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Alella
Province
Barcelona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
10,262
Altitude
99 m
Area (IGN)
9.1 km²
District
Maresme
Postcode
08328
Demonym
alellensa / alellense
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The essentials for getting around Alella without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 41.4939° N, 2.2955° E

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
08328
Altitude
99 m
Population (INE 2025)
10,262 inhabitants
District
Maresme
Province / region
Barcelona · Cataluña
Official website
alella.cat

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Alella's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Alella

2 registered places to stay

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