Collbató, Catalonia
Província de Barcelona · Catalonia · Spain · 4,458 residents
Santa Maria de Montserrat
Museum of Montserrat
Montserrat Natural Park
Coves del Salnitre
Castell de CollbatóCollbató is a village in Província de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, home to around 4,458 people. There are 10 notable places to see in and around town, including Santa Maria de Montserrat and Museum of Montserrat. The nearest airport is Barcelona (BCN), about 33 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Santa Maria de Montserrat, Museum of Montserrat and Montserrat Natural Park.
- Best weather from April and September: daytime highs between 21°C and 26°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Barcelona (BCN) is 23 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Collbató
Ranked by how well known they are.
1monastery- 2museum
- 3protected area
- 4cave
- 5castle
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10cave
Tours & tickets in Collbató
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Collbató can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Collbató
Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Collbató are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Collbató and the villages around it is a hire car from Barcelona (BCN), about 33 min away.
Best time to visit Collbató
April and September: daytime highs between 21°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 12°CJan22 mm
- 15°CFeb47 mm
- 18°CMar40 mm
- 21°CApr50 mm
- 22°CMay83 mm
- 27°CJun100 mm
- 31°CJul34 mm
- 32°CAug30 mm
- 26°CSept51 mm
- 23°COct104 mm
- 18°CNov37 mm
- 14°CDec14 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 2°C | 22 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 15°C | 4°C | 47 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 18°C | 7°C | 40 mm | 10 h |
| Apr | 21°C | 9°C | 50 mm | 11 h |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 83 mm | 13 h |
| Jun | 27°C | 16°C | 100 mm | 12 h |
| Jul | 31°C | 20°C | 34 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 32°C | 20°C | 30 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 26°C | 15°C | 51 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 23°C | 13°C | 104 mm | 9 h |
| Nov | 18°C | 8°C | 37 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 14°C | 3°C | 14 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Barcelona (BCN)23 miles, about 33 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Reus (REU)45 miles, about 1 h 4 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Girona (GRO)53 miles, about 1 h 16 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 4 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Barcelona (23 miles).
Collbató is good for
Around Collbató
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Collbató worth visiting?
Yes. Collbató is known for Santa Maria de Montserrat, Museum of Montserrat and Montserrat Natural Park. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Collbató?
April and September, with daytime highs between 21°C and 26°C with little rain.
How do I get to Collbató from the UK?
Fly to Barcelona (BCN), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 33 min by road. Reus (REU) is an alternative, 45 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 4 min.
Is Collbató good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Collbató?
Barcelona (21 miles), Sitges (23 miles), Badalona (23 miles) and Castelldefels (21 miles) are all within an hour or so.