Circuit de Catalunya Sports Fan Tips

Circuit de Catalunya is a venue in or near Barcelona that is most often used for Motor Racing

How do I get to Circuit de Catalunya?

Parking is a great option at this venue, as there are more than 26,000 spaces available. However given the scale of the racetrack, there are some parking areas which will be substantially closer to your seats than others, so be sure to pay attention.By train, it couldn't be any easier: you can hop on at numerous stop across Barcelona and just alight at Montmelo, right by the venue!

Things to check out around Circuit de Catalunya?

The honest truth is that there's virtually nothing of interest near the race track! Presuming you arrived by car, one cool option (which is only a 3-4 mile drive) has to be the escape rooms at the "Granollers Experience Room Escape". I'm not sure if the experience is available in English, but it really is excellently designed and gives you a series of tough mental puzzles which will either inspire great teamwork with your mates, or have you tearing at each other's throats by the end!

Best Food and Drink at Circuit de Catalunya?

There is no easy answer to this question as the food and drink at the racecourse are extortionate and generally poor quality. You can buy bottles of water or soft drinks (around €4 per bottle of 500ml) but the sale of alcohol is expressly forbidden – you can buy alcohol-free beer from a vendor. The food is similar at a minimum of €8 for a burger or hotdog.The good news is that you can bring your own food and drinks (no glass bottles or cans) to keep yourself nourished without paying through the nose for the privilege.

Best Insider tip at Circuit de Catalunya?

Any visits to the Grand Prix – or any event at Catalunya for that matter – tend to cost a fair bit of money. However, it is common for tickets to be reduced by as much as 15 to 20% if purchased online in advance. At Catalunya, grandstand tickets are sometimes offered at 50% off for those under 17 years old - do your shopping online and early and you may be able to save yourself a large number of euros, or perhaps get better seats than you had ever expected!

Best Bars around Circuit de Catalunya?

Parking is a great option at this venue, as there are more than 26,000 spaces available. However given the scale of the racetrack, there are some parking areas which will be substantially closer to your seats than others, so be sure to pay attention.By train, it couldn't be any easier: you can hop on at numerous stop across Barcelona and just alight at Montmelo, right by the venue!

Circuit de Catalunya seating?

With capacity for 140,000 spectators, the seating really depends on which tickets you have purchased. Compared to many of the Formula One venues across the world, General Admission at Catalunya is considered excellent, so don't feel obliged to go for the most expensive option possible. Saying that, there are eight different grandstands to choose from, not including the main grandstand - if you're able to afford a ticket for one of these seating areas, you are guaranteed to have an excellent command of the action. Tickets can cost anywhere from €50 to €300 euros per day.

Best restaurants near Circuit de Catalunya?

Situated where it is, there is not a huge number of top-quality restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the racetrack however for those looking to grab a tasty lunch on race day there are decent options. There's Restaurante La Nau, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is just down the road. Can Xavier (their restaurant, not the question) is well priced and traditional Spanish meals with some tasty barbecue options as well.

What to expect from the Circuit de Catalunya crowd?

As with most motorsport events – in particular the Grand Prix – only fans who have a genuine, vested interest in the sport will make the effort to actually attend a race day. What that means is that every single person there is excited and engaged in the action, which makes being part of that crowd an unforgettable experience. You make new friends through having avid, engaging conversation and whenever moments of excitement come to pass, there is a frenzy of adrenaline amongst your fellow spectators. Great crowds!