The municipality of Malgrat de Mar lies in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 19,714 people, over about 9.2 km².
With about 2,143 inhabitants per km², it is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, part of a large metropolitan area. Of the 134 municipalities in the province of Barcelona with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 50 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 57 km north-east of Barcelona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Barcelona, about 55 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Calella (9 km), Lloret de Mar (10 km), Tossa de Mar (17 km), Girona (37 km), Festivals (38 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Malgrat de Mar; all the municipalities in the province of Barcelona are listed on their own page.