Best things to do in Mataró

Mataró's Absolute Essentials

Mataró showcases a legacy of industrial and architectural innovation, anchored by the Nau Gaudí, the architect's first commissioned work. The city’s history as the terminus for the first railway in the Iberian Peninsula, established in 1848, is centered at the Estació de Mataró. Visitors can explore modernist markets like Plaça de Cuba and the Rengle stalls at Plaça Gran, alongside the ancient Romanesque hermitage of Sant Martí de Mata. The coastal front features the sandy Platja del Callao, while the Teatre Monumental serves as the city’s primary cultural venue.