Rubí, Catalonia
Província de Barcelona · Catalonia · Spain · 72,987 residents
Rubí is a town in Província de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, home to around 72,987 people. There are 7 notable places to see in and around town, including Rubí Municipal Museum and Castell de Rubí. The nearest airport is Barcelona (BCN), about 19 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Rubí Municipal Museum, Castell de Rubí and Poblat ibèric de Can Fatjó.
- Easy to reach: Barcelona (BCN) is 14 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Rubí
Ranked by how well known they are.
1museum
2castle
5castle
Poblat ibèric de Can Fatjó
archaeological site · In the centre
Museu Etnogràfic Vallhonrat
museum · In the centre
Mirador del Rossell
viewpoint · 1 mile from the centre
Antic camp de golf de Can Sant Joan
golf course · 1 mile from the centre
Tours & tickets in Rubí
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Rubí can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Rubí are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Rubí and the villages around it is a hire car from Barcelona (BCN), about 19 min away.
Best time to visit Rubí
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Barcelona (BCN)14 miles, about 19 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Girona (GRO)47 miles, about 1 h 7 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Reus (REU)51 miles, about 1 h 12 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 12 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Barcelona (11 miles).
Rubí is good for
Around Rubí
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Rubí worth visiting?
Yes. Rubí is known for Rubí Municipal Museum, Castell de Rubí and Poblat ibèric de Can Fatjó. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Rubí from the UK?
Fly to Barcelona (BCN), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 19 min by road. Girona (GRO) is an alternative, 47 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 12 min.
Is Rubí good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Rubí?
Barcelona (10 miles), Sitges (21 miles), Badalona (11 miles) and Calella (33 miles) are all within an hour or so.