Day Trips from Barcelona
Barcelona to Montserrat: You can visit the most sacred Catalan Shrine of Montserrat situated in the mountains. It takes roughly five hours for this trip. You have the option to travel by train or coach from the city centre.
Pay a visit to the little village at Montserrat and the most popular Royal Basilica. You will be astounded by the spectacular sight of mountains and its hidden caves. Royal Basilica is the most popular pilgrimage site in Spain because of its Romanesque carving of Black Virgin.
From Barcelona to Penedes: Penedes is full of vineyards and if you are visiting this place for the first time, you will enjoy this wine tour. You will be provided with complete details about the preparation of Catalan wine and Cava. You can get back to the hotel for dinner with a bottle full of wine.
From Barcelona to Girona, Figueras and Dali Museum: You head on towards North of Barcelona to Girona, which was built by Romans as a fortress before hundreds of years. Explore the paintings of the great Salvador Dali by paying a visit to Teatre-Museu Dali. Homes built on the River Onyar provide spectacular sights at Girona. The cathedral in Girona dates back to 1038 A.D. The magnificent Dali Museum at Figueras should never be missed in your itinerary. It offers an absolute feast for art lovers.
From Barcelona to Montjuic: You can take a train from Metro which travels on a steep slope and reach Montjuic. The Poble Espanyol is truly a delight for lovers of architecture. Barcelona’s great artist, Joan Miro’s paintings and drawings can be explored at the Fundacio Jaon Miro.
From Barcelona to Tarragona and Sitges: Taka a combined trip to both these beautiful places either by car or by coach. You can truly go back to Roman history, retrace the path of Roman gladiators and be bewildered by the sight of the magnificent Roman aqueduct. After this, head on to Sitges where the world’s nicest beaches can be explored. Sitges holds 17 beaches, bars, restaurants and much more and is the best option to relax before returning.
From Barcelona to Tibidabo: If you have come to Spain with your kids, then take a direct train to Tibidabo which holds an amusement park filled with thrill and fun and if time permits plan for a trip to Collserola Natural Park on a bike.
You are fully surrounded by green areas free from the crowds and pollution in the cities. This Park holds ten million trees, hundreds of species of plants and variety of animals, reptiles and birds. You will have a complete change of atmosphere from the city and observe the most beautiful views of Barcelona.
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