Location:

North eastern Mediterranean coast of Catalunya, Spain

Coordinates : 41°14′2″N 1°48′15″E

Area: 43.85 square kilometres (16.93 square miles)

Country: Spain

Autonomous Community: Catalonia (Catalunya)

Province: Barcelona

Comarc (District): Garraf

Language: Catalan (Catala) Spanish (Castellano)

Time Zone: Central European Time (CET / UTC +1) / Summer Time (CEST/ UTC+2)

Post Code: 08870

Telephone Code: +34 938

Population:

  • Approximately 29,000 registered residents
  • 26% of residents were born abroad
  • Estimated 1,000,000 visitors per year through tourism

Terrain:

  • From sandy shores to high hills of Garraf Massif
  • 78% of territory is protected national parkland
  • 17 beaches
  • 3 Leisure Marinas / Ports

Culture:

  • More than 100 cultural national and international events and holidays
  • Five museums, housing important modern and contemporary art collections

Transport Links:

  • Road Connections
    • 25 minute drive from central Barcelona using toll road)
    • 45 minute drive to Barcelona using coastal road
  • Rail / Train Connections:
    • Minor stop on train line Rodalies Barcelona Line 2 “Coastal Line”
    • Station in center of town with 3 Platforms
    • Trains stop running from Barcelona to Sitges from around midnight
    • Trains north to Barcelona (Sants, Passeig de Gracia & Estacio de França)
    • South to Vilanova / Sant Vicenç de Calders
    • No direct rail link with Barcelona El Prat Airport
  • Airport Connections:
    • Nearest Airport Barcelona El Prat
      • Peak hours: 25 minutes drive / 35 minutes direct bus / 45 minutes train (one stop)
    • Reus Airport – approx 50 minutes drive south (no direct public transport)
    • Girona Airport – approx 1.5 hours drive north via Barcelona.

Local Economy / Industry:

  • 42% of local business active in service sector
  • Construction and production of aggregates forms most significant industrial sector
  • Tourism
    • 5000 hotel rooms. 60% of rooms 4* or 5*
  • Business Conference Hosting
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