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.

Nau Gaudí

Built between 1878 and 1883 by Antonio Gaudí. Highlight is the structure of the whitening room with parabolic arches.

Estació de Mataró

Historical railway station marking the terminus of the first train line built in the Iberian Peninsula, which connected Barcelona and Mataró in 1848.

Calle Sant Pere 48

Historical building located in the city's old quarter, featuring traditional Catalan architectural elements.

Teatre Monumental

The city’s main municipal theater, hosting a year-round program of drama, music, and dance within its mid-20th-century auditorium.

Mercat de la Plaça de Cuba

Rationalist-style covered market built in 1936, featuring a spacious interior for local produce, meats, and seafood vendors.

Mercat de la Plaça Gran

Known for "El Rengle," a set of modernist market stalls featuring colorful ceramic roof tiles and wrought iron work designed by architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

Platja del Callao

A wide sandy beach located east of the port, featuring a seaside promenade and various sports facilities.

Sant Martí de Mata

Romanesque hermitage with 9th-century origins, situated in the Mata neighborhood with views over the Mediterranean coast.