Sant Pere de Ribes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sant Pere de Ribes
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Municipality
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A panorama of the town
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 Sant Pere de Ribes
Location in Province of Barcelona
Sant Pere de Ribes
Location in Catalonia
Sant Pere de Ribes
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Barcelona | |
| Comarca | Garraf | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 40.8 km2 (15.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 31,923 | |
| • Density | 782.4/km2 (2,026.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
08810
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Sant Pere de Ribes (Catalan pronunciation: [ˌsam ˈpeɾə ðə ˈriβəs]) is a town in the center of the Garraf comarca, in Barcelona province, Catalonia, Spain. The remains of a 12th-century castle once ruled by the troubadour Guillem de Ribes are in the town.
Education
Lycée Français Bel-Air Garraf, a French international school, is in Sant Pere de Ribes. The city is also home to Richmond International School, a Finnish-style school for students between the ages of 3 and 18.
The Olive Tree School: An International British School for 3-16 year-olds. They follow the British Curriculum and are members of The National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS). Their focus is on personalized learning, creativity, and outdoor experiences.
Culture
Main festivals include:
- Festa Major de Sant Pere (29 June)
- Festa Major de Sant Pau (25 January)
- Festa Major de Santa Eulàlia (12 February)
- Festa Major de Sant Joan (24 June)
See also
In Spanish: San Pedro de Ribas para niños
