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Mataró

Coastal city

Mataró is the capital and largest town of the Maresme county in Catalonia, Spain. It is on the Maresme coast, south of Costa Brava, between Cabrera de Mar and Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, 30 kilometres (19 miles) northeast of Barcelona. As of 2021, it had a population of 129,749.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Mataró
Province
Barcelona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
131,683
Altitude
20 m
Area (IGN)
21.5 km²
District
Maresme
Postcode
08301–08304
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The essentials for getting around Mataró without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 41.5375° N, 2.4453° 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
08301–08304
Altitude
20 m
Population (INE 2025)
131,683 inhabitants
District
Maresme
Province / region
Barcelona · Cataluña
Official website
mataro.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 Mataró's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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Where to sleep in Mataró

10 registered places to stay

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