Sabadell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sabadell
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Sabadell
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Let yourself be surprised by the charm of this beautiful city, which claims the honour of being the birthplace of the Catalan textile industry, as well as offering all the ingredients for a unique getaway.

Treat yourself to a fantastic holiday in Sabadell and discover one of the most important industrial cities in Spain. The industrial chimneys, which are protected as part of the city’s heritage, bear witness to this fact. Check out the city’s factories and steam mills, such as Escapçat, Cal Marcet or Francesc Sampere i Germans, and experience them first-hand. Don’t forget to visit Casa Turull, a factory-home from the beginning of the 19th century that retains all the atmosphere of that time. Take advantage and have a wander around the Sabadell Museum of Art, which located in the building.

As if that weren’t enough, Sabadell will amaze lovers of architecture as they marvel at the city’s architectural variety. In the church of Sant Fèlix, you can contemplate both the Gothic style of its apse and the Baroque style of its bell tower, while Catalan Modernism has also left its mark on the city. To admire it, head over to the offices of Unnim, as well as the washhouses of Creu Alta and Font Nova. Get the most out of the fantastic package holidays in Sabadell and discover the charm of the Casa Duran and the country estates of Can Rull and Can Deu, where you can also explore its country-life museum.

After a day of architectural study, why not relax in one of the numerous parks in the city, either in the Parc de Catalunya or the Parc de la Romeua? In either of them, you can rest and relax or do some sports and enjoy a pleasant stroll.

That’s not all, as this city, located just 12 miles from Barcelona, has excellent transport connections, so it will be easy to get a cheap holiday to Sabadell, either by train or by bus from several points of the Spanish mainland. So what are you waiting for to discover one of the cities that have made history? Sabadell awaits!

Where to stay in Sabadell

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Castellarnau
Sonder Casa Luz
Sonder Casa Luz
4 out of 5
Ronda Universitat, 1, Barcelona, Barcelona
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Camping 3 Estrellas
2 out of 5
C-31, km 186, Gava, Barcelona
Stay at this beach campsite in Gava. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,070 reviews)
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Enjoybcn Gaudi Apartments
Enjoybcn Gaudi Apartments
4 out of 5
Avinguda Gaudí, 14, Barcelona
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
"Excellent location apartment was just as described and easy access for our stay. Would book again if we were going to Barcelona"

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2025

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