Located at the heart of the region of Maresme, Barcelona, is Mataró, with a rich history that dates back to Roman times. ]
Mataró (Latin Iluro) is the capital of the comarca of Maresme, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Mataró, a thriving industrial, commercial and tourist town in Costa de Maresme, is heir to a long and rich historic legacy that goes back to the Roman square of Lluro.
It is located by the Mediterranean Sea. Its significant marina and beach are some of the main attractions found in this gorgeous coastal town. The long seafaring tradition in Mataró is evident in its active marina, considered to be the most important in the region. There we find plenty of shops and restaurants that make this waterside a remarkable shopping and recreational centre. Population is at 114,114 (2004).
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However, many other significant events have left their landmark in this town, such as the 1848 construction of the first railway in the history of the Iberian Peninsula, which linked Barcelona and Mataró. The first railway in Spain was the line Barcelona - Mataró opened in 1848, lead by the Catalan businessman Miquel Biada, born in Mataró. Nowadays, La Wrier and La Rambla are the main commercial arteries in the city.
Modernism has left a particular mark in Mataro. The capital of Maresme is a city that faces the sea, next to which it has placed its most attractive tourist establishments. A wide promenade runs parallel to the beach, with excellent services available to enjoy bathing and water sports during the summer.
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