Gavà, Coastal municipality in Baix Llobregat, Spain.
Gavà is a municipality in Baix Llobregat south of Barcelona that combines residential areas, forested zones, and Mediterranean coastline. The terrain remains relatively flat as it meets the sea and includes both developed and natural spaces.
The place grew from a small village to a major Barcelona suburb, especially as transportation connections expanded during the 20th century. Highways and rail lines made the area attractive for residential development.
The municipal education system incorporates international perspectives through institutions like the Lycée Français de Gavà Bon Soleil and British College of Gava.
Visitors reach this location easily via highways C-31 and C-32, which connect to Barcelona. Trains link the area regularly with the city and nearby towns.
In 2020, Gavà received recognition for developing an artificial intelligence virtual assistant to enhance municipal services for its residents.
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