Vilanova i la Geltrú
in Barcelona of Catalonia, Spain

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.224 and 1.725 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 13' 26" and E 1° 43' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:09 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/Madrid
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:56 am and 7:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and -176.800 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tupuangi
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Spain in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Spain.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Spain. Last Update: 2024-03-19 07:55:12

Discover Vilanova i la Geltrú

Vilanova i la Geltrú in Barcelona (Catalonia) with it's 65,890 citizens is a place in Spain about 289 mi (or 465 km) east of Madrid, the country's capital city.

Current time in Vilanova i la Geltrú is now 12:09 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Madrid with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports near Vilanova i la Geltrú, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Spain is Barcelona International Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Spain is Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco in a distance of 25 mi (or 41 km), West. We encountered 8 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cubelles, Sitges, Cunit, Vilafranca del Penedes and Olivella. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 45% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

17°C (63 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

18°C (64 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

19°C (66 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dolce Sitges

Address
2,6 mi
Avda. Camí de Miralpeix, 12
08870 Sitges
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Calipolis

Address
4,2 mi
Avda. Sofía, 2
08870 Sitges
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sunway Playa Golf Spa Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
Paseo Maritimo, 92-94
08870 Sitges
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Mediterráneo Sitges

Address
4,1 mi
Avenida Sofia 3
08870 Sitges
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ibersol Antemare Adults Only

Address
3,7 mi
Verge De Montserrat 48-50
08870 Sitges
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Me Sitges

Address
3,2 mi
PASEO MARITIMO, 80
08870 Sitges
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ibai

Address
3,7 mi
Carretera canyelles, 1
08810 Sant Pere de Ribes
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Subur Maritím

Address
3,6 mi
Passeig Maritim s/n
08870 Sitges
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sweet Sitges Apartments

Address
3,4 mi
Passeig Joan Maragall 40
08810 Sant Pere de Ribes
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 18:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 18:00
Weekend: closed


Palou Boutique Hotel

Address
3,9 mi
Palou 15-17
08810 Sant Pere de Ribes
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Darrer mural a Vilanova i la Geltrú

Published: September 07, 2014
Length: 06:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sergi22a

Darrer mural a Vilanova i la Geltrú Música: Quim Vila - Democràcia!!! - Cançons d'Intents d'un País 2 http://www.quimvila.com/


Jaume Marfany - Vilanova i la Geltrú

Published: September 07, 2014
Length: 00:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sergi22a

"Vine a enviar un missatge al món" Vilanova i la Geltrú.


Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú

Published: September 21, 2014
Length: 18:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joaquim Olivé


Correfoc Festa Major Vilanova i la Geltrú, 2010 Sostre de Foc

Published: July 31, 2010
Length: 34:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Erik Wirdheim

A Catalan "ceiling of fire". Ett katalanskt "tak av eld".


VNG - Comparsas de Caramelos 2012 Vilanova i la Geltrú.mov

Published: February 20, 2012
Length: 58:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Viajar, comer y amar

Las comparsas de caramelos de Vilanova i la Geltrú son el acto principal del Carnaval de la ciudad y reúne más de 106 banderas de diferentes entidades. Más de 8000 parejas y se llegan a...


Drac de Vilanova - Cercavila Lliure Festa Major Vilanova i la Geltrú

Published: August 04, 2011
Length: 41:21 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Erik Wirdheim

12 mortar shots and the "cercavila lliure" send the message that we have now reached August 4 and 5, the two most important days of the Festa Major in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia.


Festa Major Vilanova i la Geltrú 2012 - the Shepherds' Dance

Published: August 06, 2012
Length: 49:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Erik Wirdheim

One of the elements in the "Leaving Morning Mass Parade" 'Cercavila de Sortida d'Ofici') during the town festival ('festa major') of Vilanova i la Geltrú (Penedès - Barcelona, Catalonia)....


Sergi Pérez from 'Bordegassos' sings 'Soy Minero' - Carnival, Vilanova i la Geltrú 2013

Published: February 08, 2013
Length: 23:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Erik Wirdheim

Human tower builders 'Bordegassos de Vilanova' make fun of Spanish Education Minister J.I. Wert's plans to "hispanicize" the Catalan children, during the "Arrivo" parade of the carnival in...


Acte del jutge Santi Vidal a Vilanova i la Geltrú

Published: September 10, 2014
Length: 58:25 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Secció local d'ERC de Vilanova i la Geltrú

La secció local d'ERC de Vilanova i la Geltrú va convidar el passat 6 de setembre el jutge Santi Vidal per parlar-nos de les connotacions legals del procés iniciat sota el títol "Una República...


Fira de novembre de Vilanova i la Geltrú 2014

Published: November 10, 2014
Length: 09:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FISCRABBLECAT

Organitzat pel SC del Garraf i Vilanova i la Geltrú, CNL de l'Alt Penedès i el Garraf . amb la col·laboració de la FISC Federació Internacional de Scrabble en Català i membres dels...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Catalonia Railway Museum

The Museu del Ferrocarril de Catalunya (Catalonia Railway Museum) in Vilanova i la Geltrú has a large collection of historic railway locomotives and other rolling stock in the former station roundhouse and on its surrounding outdoor grounds. Located close to the railway station in Vilanova i la Geltrú, 40 km south of Barcelona.

Located at 41.2203, 1.73056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport museums in Catalonia, Railway museums in Spain, Vilanova i la Geltrú

Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer

The Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer (Víctor Balaguer Museum & Library) is located in Vilanova i la Geltrú and was founded in 1884 by Víctor Balaguer so as to thank the city for its support during his politician career. Since 2000 the museum is part of the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the library is part of the National Library of Catalonia.

Located at 41.2244, 1.72583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums and galleries in Catalonia, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network, 1884 establishments in Spain, Art museums established in 1884, Libraries established in 1884, Libraries in Catalonia, Decorative arts museums in Spain, Library buildings completed in 1884

Can Papiol Romanticism Museum

The Can Papiol Romanticism Museum (Catalan: Museu Romàntic Can Papiol) is a museum located in the historic centre of Vilanova i la Geltrú. It is a manor house dating from the end of the 18th century and is characteristic both for the furniture and decorative elements preserved from the time. Its aim is to evoke 19th-century society by analysing the everyday life of a well-to-do family of the time. The museum is part of the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network.

Located at 41.2278, 1.72472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network, 19th-century architecture, Romanticism, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Historic house museums in Catalonia

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Vilanova i la Geltrú, Vilanova, Vilanova i la Geltru