Canal Olímpic de Catalunya, Castelldefels
#2 among attractions in Castelldefels


Facts and practical information
The Canal Olímpic de Catalunya is a canal located in Castelldefels, Catalonia, Spain. Constructed in 1991, it hosted the canoe sprint events for the 1992 Summer Olympics. ()
Castelldefels Spain
Canal Olímpic de Catalunya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: RCDE Stadium, Castelldefels Castle, Museu romà, Almeda.
6.6 miNESport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiumsRCDE Stadium, Barcelona
169 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Barcelona, the RCDE Stadium stands as a modern marvel in the world of sports venues. Inaugurated in 2009, this state-of-the-art facility is the proud home of RCD Espanyol, one of the city's premier football clubs.
1 miNWArchitecture, Church, Forts and castlesCastelldefels Castle, Castelldefels
25 min walk • Castelldefels Castle is a frontier fortress in the town of Castelldefels, near Barcelona in Spain, that was built to defend the frontier of the Carolingian Empire against neighbouring Muslim territories, particularly the Caliphate of Córdoba. The fortress was first recorded in the 10th century, as was the former parish church of St.
5.7 miNEMuseum, History museum, Archaeological museumMuseu romà, Barcelona
146 min walk • The Sant Boi de Llobregat Museum conserves and carries out research into the cultural heritage and historic memory of the town of Sant Boi de Llobregat in Catalonia, Spain.
7.2 miNEParkAlmeda, Barcelona
183 min walk • Almeda is an area of Cornellà de Llobregat, in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. It was constructed in front of Parc de Can Mercader. The neighbourhood originated during the Industrial Revolution and grew substantially with the settlement of migrant workers from other areas of the country during the 1950s.
6.7 miNEArt Nouveau architecture, Museum, Specialty museumMuseu Agbar de les Aigües, Barcelona
171 min walk • The Museu Agbar de les Aigües is a fresh water pumping station and a museum in Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. The museum is an Anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage.
4.3 miWNature, Natural attraction, MountainLa Morella, Begues
109 min walk • La Morella or Morella is a mountain located in Begues municipality, Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 593 metres above sea level. It is the second highest point of the Garraf Massif, Catalan Coastal Range.
6.3 miNEAreaEl Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona
162 min walk • El Prat de Llobregat, commonly known as El Prat, is a municipality of Spain located in the comarca of Baix Llobregat in Catalonia. The Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport largely lies within the municipal limits. It is part of the Barcelona metropolitan area.
3.2 miNEMuseum, History museumCa n'Amat, Viladecans
82 min walk • Ca n’Amat is a museum facility owned by the municipality of Viladecans, which is part of the Barcelona Provincial Council Local Museum Network.
5.4 miNETown, AreaSant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona
139 min walk • Sant Boi de Llobregat is a city in the Province of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain, located on the banks of the Llobregat river. In 2019 it had 83,605 inhabitants.
2.1 miNAreaGavà, Viladecans
55 min walk • Gavà is a municipality in the Baix Llobregat comarca, in the province of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. It borders the coast of the Mediterranean Sea between Viladecans and Castelldefels.
6.8 miNEAreaCornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona
174 min walk • Cornellà de Llobregat is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregat in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the left bank of the Llobregat River. It is in the south-western part of the Barcelona metropolitan area and is part of the wider urban area. It houses one of the two La Liga football clubs from Catalonia, RCD Espanyol.