Sabadell is a city just in from the coast of north-eastern Spain, situated not far from popular city destination Barcelona which can be reached in a 30 minute drive. As the second largest city of El Vallès Occidental, Sabadell has much to offer including year round festivals, museums and galleries, such as the popular Art Museum of Sabadell which specialises in 19th and 20th century Catalan paintings. If you are interested in local history there are a series of buildings that can be visited including La Escaiola ceramic kilns which showcases great examples of ceramic activity from the 18th century and the Belltower of Saint Fèlix with its octagonal floor plan.
Hiring a car from Sabadell is a great way to travel in the city and explore local areas of interest during your visit. If you are a lovers of modernist architecture, you will be impressed by period buildings in the city, such as Enric Casassas College. The college was designed by Juli Batllevell and the original façade has been very well preserved. The city centre of Barcelona is less than thirty minutes away, making it perfect for a day trip from Sabadell. Pack your swimwear and hit the beach or take a wander through the gothic quarter.
