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Rubí, Catalonia

Província de Barcelona · Catalonia · Spain · 72,987 residents

Photos: 1, 2, 3 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

  • Rubí Municipal Museum1museum

    Rubí Municipal Museum

    In the centre · Photo

    Local history museum in, Rubí, Spain

  • Castell de Rubí2castle

    Castell de Rubí

    In the centre · Photo

    cultural property in Rubí, Spain

  • Castell de Canals5castle

    Castell de Canals

    2 miles from the centre · Photo

    cultural property in San Cugat del Vallès, Spain

  • 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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Where to stay in Rubí

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.

Where is Rubí?

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