{"id":393380,"date":"2026-08-18T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T17:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:42:56","slug":"day-trips-from-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Day Trips from Barcelona: 12 Ideas for a Perfect Day Out in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I headed to Barcelona at the start of March, and the whole time we stayed at the wonderful <strong>Hotel Gaud\u00ed, a short walk from Palau G\u00fcell<\/strong>. It had a fantastic rooftop terrace where we spent our evenings looking out over the illuminated city, and overall it made for a perfectly strategic base. Most of the time we <strong>explored the city on foot<\/strong>, because you simply can&#8217;t discover the narrowest lanes any other way. But once you&#8217;ve soaked up the metropolis, the best <strong>day trips from Barcelona<\/strong> are what make the whole region truly unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We sat on the famous <strong>mosaic bench in Park G\u00fcell<\/strong>, admired the fascinating Sagrada Fam\u00edlia inside and out, and breathed in the fresh air on Barceloneta beach. Of course, we didn&#8217;t miss the famous La Boqueria market, the Gothic cathedral, or the monumental Arc de Triomf. We had originally planned to head up to Tibidabo hill too, but <strong>in the end we skipped it<\/strong> \u2014 partly because of the really bad weather, and partly because of the pile of reviews about cars being broken into in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you spend more than four days in the Catalan capital, though, the concrete and the constant noise start to wear you down a little. That&#8217;s exactly what these days are for \u2014 the region has <strong>fantastic day trips<\/strong> up its sleeve, all comfortably reachable by train or bus. I&#8217;ve put together a detailed guide to the best of what lies beyond the city limits, ordered <strong>by real traveller demand<\/strong>, so you know what truly deserves your whole day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a874209108ef&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a874209108ef\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#When_to_Take_Day_Trips_from_Barcelona\" >When to Take Day Trips from Barcelona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Barcelona_as_Your_Base\" >Where to Stay in Barcelona as Your Base<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#12_Best_Day_Trips_from_Barcelona\" >12 Best Day Trips from Barcelona<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#1_Montserrat_a_monastery_hidden_in_the_limestone_mountains\" >1. Montserrat (a monastery hidden in the limestone mountains)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#2_Girona_medieval_charm_and_Game_of_Thrones\" >2. Girona (medieval charm and Game of Thrones)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#3_Figueres_and_the_Dali_Theatre-Museum\" >3. Figueres and the Dal\u00ed Theatre-Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#4_Costa_Brava_beauty_without_a_car\" >4. Costa Brava (beauty without a car)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#5_Sitges_easy-going_beaches_and_a_great_vibe\" >5. Sitges (easy-going beaches and a great vibe)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#6_Tarragona_Roman_heritage_by_the_sea\" >6. Tarragona (Roman heritage by the sea)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#7_PortAventura_for_families_with_teenagers\" >7. PortAventura for families with teenagers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#8_Penedes_by_train_for_bubbles_and_cava\" >8. Pened\u00e8s (by train for bubbles and cava)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#9_Colonia_Guell_Gaudis_underrated_chapel\" >9. Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell (Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s underrated chapel)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#10_Vic_authentic_markets_and_the_Catalan_countryside\" >10. Vic (authentic markets and the Catalan countryside)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#11_Cardona_a_salt_mountain_and_a_giant_castle\" >11. Cardona (a salt mountain and a giant castle)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#12_Castelldefels_and_Ocata_a_quick_beach_escape\" >12. Castelldefels and Ocata (a quick beach escape)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#Where_to_Go_Next_from_Barcelona\" >Where to Go Next from Barcelona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#What_is_the_best_day_trip_from_Barcelona\" >What is the best day trip from Barcelona?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#How_do_I_buy_tickets_for_Rodalies_trains\" >How do I buy tickets for Rodalies trains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#Is_Montserrat_really_worth_it_when_there_are_so_many_people\" >Is Montserrat really worth it when there are so many people?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#Is_it_worth_going_to_Figueres_just_for_a_quick_visit\" >Is it worth going to Figueres just for a quick visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#Can_you_do_Girona_and_Figueres_in_one_day\" >Can you do Girona and Figueres in one day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#Where_can_I_find_the_best_beaches_near_Barcelona_without_crowds\" >Where can I find the best beaches near Barcelona without crowds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/day-trips-from-barcelona\/#What_should_we_do_if_we_only_have_half_a_day\" >What should we do if we only have half a day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <strong>Montserrat is the absolute number one.<\/strong> This bizarre mountain massif with its monastery draws more people than all the other excursions combined. As an EU citizen you get free entry to the sanctuary, but you must book a time slot in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Girona and Figueres make the perfect duo.<\/strong> The medieval lanes where Game of Thrones was filmed are easily combined with Salvador Dal\u00ed&#8217;s wild surrealist museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Take the train to the beaches.<\/strong> Instead of city-centre Barceloneta, hop on the R2 Sud line to the resort of Sitges, which boasts nine Blue Flags for cleanliness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Head to Tarragona for history.<\/strong> This former Roman city offers a gorgeous amphitheatre perched right on the cliff above the sea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Watch out for tricky namesakes.<\/strong> When searching for connections, always add the word Barcelona to the name so the algorithms don&#8217;t send you off to a Caribbean island or the football club&#8217;s website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Buy local train tickets at the station.<\/strong> The suburban Rodalies trains have no seat reservations, and you can easily tap your ticket at the machines just before departure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a87420910dbf&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a87420910dbf\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2060\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kdy-vyrazit-na-vylety-z-barcelony.jpg\" alt=\"The facade of Barcelona cathedral\" class=\"wp-image-376485\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kdy-vyrazit-na-vylety-z-barcelony.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kdy-vyrazit-na-vylety-z-barcelony-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kdy-vyrazit-na-vylety-z-barcelony-700x901.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kdy-vyrazit-na-vylety-z-barcelony-768x989.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kdy-vyrazit-na-vylety-z-barcelony-1193x1536.jpg 1193w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kdy-vyrazit-na-vylety-z-barcelony-1591x2048.jpg 1591w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kdy-vyrazit-na-vylety-z-barcelony-696x896.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kdy-vyrazit-na-vylety-z-barcelony-1392x1792.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mromanchenko \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Take_Day_Trips_from_Barcelona\"><\/span>When to Take Day Trips from Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalonia has a pleasant Mediterranean climate, but <strong>during the summer holidays it turns into a furnace<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re planning a full day of running around sights, July and August will cost you a lot of energy and litres of sweat. In these months temperatures regularly climb above 35 degrees and the sun beats down mercilessly. If you&#8217;re coming in summer, <strong>go for beach destinations<\/strong> like Sitges or the Costa Brava instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time for exploring history and nature is <strong>in spring, from April to June<\/strong>, or in autumn during September and October. You&#8217;ll pull on a light jumper in the morning, but by the afternoon you can stroll around in just a T-shirt. In these months you&#8217;ll avoid the worst crowds and <strong>won&#8217;t have to queue endlessly<\/strong> for trains and cable cars. Winter months are also fine for travelling \u2014 we enjoyed March \u2014 just expect shorter days and the occasional shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for time, for most of the places on this list you should <strong>set aside a whole day<\/strong>. Pack comfortable shoes and plenty of water in your backpack, and set off right after breakfast. You&#8217;ll usually be back only towards evening, pleasantly tired and full of memories. For some destinations, like the mountain monastery, <strong>the early connections make a big difference<\/strong> \u2014 they let you beat the organised coach tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a874209112f7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a874209112f7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1034\" height=\"2560\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-jako-na--scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The Torre Gl\u00f2ries tower in Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-376486\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-jako-na--scaled.jpg 1034w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-jako-na--121x300.jpg 121w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-jako-na--700x1733.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-jako-na--768x1902.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-jako-na--620x1536.jpg 620w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-jako-na--827x2048.jpg 827w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-jako-na--696x1723.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-jako-na--1392x3447.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1034px) 100vw, 1034px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Diliff \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Barcelona_as_Your_Base\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Barcelona as Your Base<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\ud83d\udca1 Tip for accommodation and experiences: We prefer to look for accommodation on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll find the <strong>best cancellation terms<\/strong>. For <strong>tickets, tours and activities<\/strong>, it pays to compare and book through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For day trips it&#8217;s absolutely crucial <strong>exactly where in the city you stay<\/strong>. If you pick a hotel in the wrong spot, you&#8217;ll waste a pointless half-hour every morning just weaving through the metro to the main station. Ideally you want to stay either <strong>within walking distance of the Sants or Pla\u00e7a Espanya hubs<\/strong>, or somewhere in the centre itself, from where you can easily reach the green and red metro lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We always book accommodation through Booking, because that&#8217;s where we get the clearest overview of real reviews and flexible cancellation terms. Here are <strong>three specific hotel tips<\/strong> that will make your logistics incredibly easy (treat prices as a rough guide \u2014 they depend on the season and how far ahead you book).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <strong>Hotel Gaud\u00ed<\/strong> (our tried-and-tested pick). You&#8217;re just steps from the famous La Rambla and the Liceu metro station. There&#8217;s a great rooftop terrace, the breakfasts are generous, and in the evening you&#8217;re right in the heart of the action. The ideal base for anyone wanting to combine the city with day trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Barcel\u00f3 Sants<\/strong>. If you plan to take a lot of AVE high-speed trains (to Girona or Figueres, say), this hotel sits literally right above Sants main station. It has a space-age design, incredibly comfortable beds, and in the morning you can ride the lift straight down to the trains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Catalonia Barcelona Plaza<\/strong>. A perfect choice for trips to Montserrat, because the hotel stands right on Pla\u00e7a Espanya, where the orange FGC trains depart. From the upper floors you also get a gorgeous view of the magic fountain and Montju\u00efc hill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a87420911b32&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a87420911b32\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1060\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-operace-pla-kanpai-a-realny-ustup-ka-px.jpg\" alt=\"People with Catalan flags in the streets of Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-376482\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-operace-pla-kanpai-a-realny-ustup-ka-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-operace-pla-kanpai-a-realny-ustup-ka-px-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-operace-pla-kanpai-a-realny-ustup-ka-px-700x464.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-operace-pla-kanpai-a-realny-ustup-ka-px-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-operace-pla-kanpai-a-realny-ustup-ka-px-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-operace-pla-kanpai-a-realny-ustup-ka-px-696x461.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-operace-pla-kanpai-a-realny-ustup-ka-px-1392x922.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Best_Day_Trips_from_Barcelona\"><\/span>12 Best Day Trips from Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s look at the specific places that deserve your attention. There&#8217;s one thing data and statistics can&#8217;t be denied \u2014 <strong>they show what travellers really enjoy<\/strong>. The order is therefore no accident, but reflects the real popularity of each destination. From mountain monasteries through medieval lanes to sleepy fishing villages (prices are given in euros for an international audience).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a87420911ec2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a87420911ec2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1184\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-montserrat-klaster-ukryty-ve-vapenco-px.jpg\" alt=\"The limestone rocks of the Montserrat massif above Catalonia\" class=\"wp-image-376487\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-montserrat-klaster-ukryty-ve-vapenco-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-montserrat-klaster-ukryty-ve-vapenco-px-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-montserrat-klaster-ukryty-ve-vapenco-px-700x518.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-montserrat-klaster-ukryty-ve-vapenco-px-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-montserrat-klaster-ukryty-ve-vapenco-px-1536x1137.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-montserrat-klaster-ukryty-ve-vapenco-px-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-montserrat-klaster-ukryty-ve-vapenco-px-696x515.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-montserrat-klaster-ukryty-ve-vapenco-px-1392x1030.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Hert Niks \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Montserrat_a_monastery_hidden_in_the_limestone_mountains\"><\/span>1. Montserrat (a monastery hidden in the limestone mountains)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the absolute king of all Catalan excursions, and by the numbers more tourists head here than to all the other spots combined. It&#8217;s a <strong>bizarre, time-worn limestone massif<\/strong> into which a huge Benedictine monastery is set. Inside the basilica you&#8217;ll find the famous La Moreneta, the Black Madonna, patron saint of all Catalonia. The views into the valley from here are absolutely breathtaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tourist websites will often push you into buying pricey basilica tickets, because since May 2023 you really do have to pay for entry. But there&#8217;s one huge catch \u2014 <strong>residents of EU countries get in completely free<\/strong>. So as an EU citizen you pay nothing, but you must book a time slot in advance on the official website <em>reserves.abadiamontserrat.cat<\/em>. You&#8217;ll save money you can then spend up top on more cable cars, or on excellent vegetarian tapas for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second big draw is the Escolania, <strong>the oldest boys&#8217; choir in Europe<\/strong>. They sing the Salve and Virolai every weekday at 13:00 and again after vespers. But if you&#8217;re planning to come in August, save yourself the disappointment (the choir is on holiday from 1 to 26 August 2026). The journey starts at the underground Pla\u00e7a Espanya station, from where the orange FGC trains on line R5 head towards Manresa (the trip takes about 50 minutes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get up to the top you take either the rack railway (Cremallera) or the cable car (Aeri). Both cost \u20ac15 for a return ticket, but <strong>you can&#8217;t mix and match them<\/strong>. The rack railway is the safer bet \u2014 you get to sit comfortably and it takes you right to the basilica. The cable car offers a quick five-minute adrenaline rush, but in high season it&#8217;s bursting at the seams and stops running more than an hour earlier than the rack railway. \ud83d\udca1 Tip: Buy the combined TransMontserrat ticket at the station for \u20ac50, which covers the whole logistics from the city all the way to the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a8742091236b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a8742091236b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1064\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-girona-stredovek-a-hra-o-truny-px.jpg\" alt=\"Colourful houses above the Onyar river in Girona\" class=\"wp-image-376488\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-girona-stredovek-a-hra-o-truny-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-girona-stredovek-a-hra-o-truny-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-girona-stredovek-a-hra-o-truny-px-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-girona-stredovek-a-hra-o-truny-px-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-girona-stredovek-a-hra-o-truny-px-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-girona-stredovek-a-hra-o-truny-px-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-girona-stredovek-a-hra-o-truny-px-1392x926.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Adria Gimeno \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Girona_medieval_charm_and_Game_of_Thrones\"><\/span>2. Girona (medieval charm and Game of Thrones)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second most sought-after direction takes you north to a city that breathes incredible history. Girona is an absolute architectural gem and <strong>the ideal place for lovers of narrow stone lanes<\/strong>. Its monumental cathedral holds a world record \u2014 it has the second-widest Gothic stone nave in the world (nearly 23 metres wide, beaten only by St Peter&#8217;s Basilica in Rome). The entrance up the enormous staircase will completely stun you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to walk through the perfectly preserved Jewish quarter, the Call, and take a <strong>stroll along the old city walls<\/strong> (Passeig de la Muralla). From up there you&#8217;ll have the whole city laid out before you. Don&#8217;t forget to photograph the iconic colourful houses leaning over the Onyar river. In the eighties these houses were repainted in twenty-nine different shades, and they form the city&#8217;s most famous skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Girona was made most famous by filmmakers, because <strong>the tenth episode of the sixth season of Game of Thrones was filmed here<\/strong>. The cathedral staircase served as the Great Sept of Baelor, and the tangled lanes of the Jewish quarter became the free city of Braavos. AVE high-speed trains run here from Sants station and cover the route in under 40 minutes (the price is dynamic, roughly \u20ac12 to \u20ac30). 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Figueres and the Dal\u00ed Theatre-Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love art, you simply cannot skip this destination. Figueres lies a little further north of Girona, and there&#8217;s really only one reason to visit. Waiting for you here is the <strong>Teatre-Museu Dal\u00ed<\/strong>, probably the most bizarre museum you&#8217;ll ever see. Even from the outside the red building hits you in the eye, studded all around with giant eggs and golden statues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside, absolute surrealist chaos reigns \u2014 exactly as the eccentric artist Salvador Dal\u00ed wanted it. He <strong>designed and built the museum himself<\/strong> on the ruins of the former town theatre, which burned down during the civil war. You&#8217;ll find his famous paintings, holographic installations, and the famous room whose furniture, viewed from a certain angle, forms the face of actress Mae West. In summer 2026 it&#8217;s open daily from 9:00 to 20:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets in the summer months cost \u20ac22 when bought online and \u20ac24 at the box office. \ud83d\udca1 Tip: <strong>Always buy your tickets online<\/strong>, otherwise you risk not getting in at all. When travelling by train, watch out for one trap. The AVE high-speed trains stop at Figueres-Vilafant station, which is a long way from the centre. The ordinary regional R11 line, on the other hand, drops you right in town, just a few minutes&#8217; walk from the museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a87420912e7b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a87420912e7b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-costa-brava-krasa-bez-auta-px.jpg\" alt=\"A rocky beach on the Costa Brava\" class=\"wp-image-376489\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-costa-brava-krasa-bez-auta-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-costa-brava-krasa-bez-auta-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-costa-brava-krasa-bez-auta-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-costa-brava-krasa-bez-auta-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-costa-brava-krasa-bez-auta-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-costa-brava-krasa-bez-auta-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-costa-brava-krasa-bez-auta-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Alfredo Marco Pradil \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Costa_Brava_beauty_without_a_car\"><\/span>4. Costa Brava (beauty without a car)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Catalan coast north of the city is rugged, full of romantic coves and fragrant pine groves. Lots of people think there&#8217;s no way to get here other than by car, but <strong>driving is actually more of an ordeal here because of the parking<\/strong>. Public transport, on the other hand, goes surprisingly smoothly \u2014 you just have to swap trains for buses. The company Moventis runs regular services from the Estaci\u00f3 del Nord bus station (a short walk from the Arc de Triomf metro).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most beautiful stops is <strong>Tossa de Mar<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll find a stunning medieval castle built right on the sandy beach. The direct bus takes an hour and twenty minutes (a ticket costs around \u20ac15 to \u20ac27). You can also use a clever combined ticket from Rodalies railways called Tren + Bus, which gets you by train to the town of Blanes, where you transfer straight onto a connecting bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re after something more intimate, head to the <strong>gorgeous fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell<\/strong>. Its whitewashed houses and turquoise water look like they&#8217;re straight off a postcard. Here, though, watch out for the logistics, because there&#8217;s no direct long-distance connection from Barcelona. The bus drops you in the larger town of Palafrugell and you have to catch a local line, which calls for a little more planning for your return. Buy long-distance bus tickets in advance via <em>compras.moventis.es<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a874209136b1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a874209136b1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sitges-pohodove-plaze-a-skvela-atmos-px.jpg\" alt=\"The coast and a statue in Sitges\" class=\"wp-image-376490\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sitges-pohodove-plaze-a-skvela-atmos-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sitges-pohodove-plaze-a-skvela-atmos-px-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sitges-pohodove-plaze-a-skvela-atmos-px-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sitges-pohodove-plaze-a-skvela-atmos-px-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sitges-pohodove-plaze-a-skvela-atmos-px-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sitges-pohodove-plaze-a-skvela-atmos-px-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sitges-pohodove-plaze-a-skvela-atmos-px-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Similar Mornings \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sitges_easy-going_beaches_and_a_great_vibe\"><\/span>5. Sitges (easy-going beaches and a great vibe)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the sea is calling but you don&#8217;t want to travel far north, this resort to the south is the obvious choice. Sitges is a beautiful beach town that <strong>boasts no fewer than nine Blue Flags<\/strong> for the cleanliness of its water and beaches (the most in all of Catalonia). It has a gorgeous palm-lined promenade, the lovely church of Sant Bartomeu towering on the cliff, and an incredibly relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town has a huge and very welcoming LGBT community, thanks to which it stays lively well into the night. Plenty of festivals take place here too, including the famous film festival (its 59th edition runs in October 2026) and the wild spring carnival. For lunch, drop into one of the local restaurants \u2014 they make <strong>excellent vegetarian paella<\/strong> full of fresh vegetables, and great patatas bravas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The logistics are normally very simple. From Sants or Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia station you hop on the Rodalies suburban train on line R2 Sud and step out by the sea in about 43 minutes. A ticket costs around \u20ac4.50. \ud83d\udca1 Tip: <strong>In 2026, though, take extra care<\/strong> \u2014 due to construction work by track operator Adif on the Garraf\u2013Sitges section, alternative transport plans are in place. 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Space-age design and incredibly comfortable beds.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=vyletyzbarcelony&#038;address=Barcelona&#038;hotelname=Catalonia+Barcelona+Plaza&#038;search=Catalonia+Barcelona+Plaza&#038;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Catalonia Barcelona Plaza<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Perfect choice for trips to Montserrat, located right on Pla\u00e7a Espanya. 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Tarragona (Roman heritage by the sea)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Girona offers the Middle Ages, Tarragona is a paradise for all lovers of ancient Rome. The former capital of a huge Roman province (then called T\u00e1rraco) is rightly <strong>inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list<\/strong>. The city has a completely different, much calmer atmosphere than the rest of the tourist coast, and weaving through its historic centre is pure joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowning glory of the whole trip is the stunning <strong>Roman amphitheatre from the second century AD<\/strong>. It&#8217;s set right into the hillside, and as you gaze at the arena you have the endless blue Mediterranean in the background. Admission is a pleasant \u20ac5. The inscription lining its stage measures 140 metres and is the longest surviving one of its kind in the entire former Roman empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the amphitheatre, you&#8217;ll find the remains of a Roman circus, the provincial forum and a gorgeous Gothic cathedral, reached by a steep staircase lined with little caf\u00e9s. Getting here from Barcelona is very easy on the <strong>suburban trains on lines R14, R15, R16 or R17<\/strong>. The journey takes about an hour and a quarter, and a one-way ticket costs between \u20ac7 and \u20ac28 depending on the type of train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a8742091421b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a8742091421b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-portaventura-pro-rodiny-s-teenagery.jpg\" alt=\"A water ride at the PortAventura amusement park\" class=\"wp-image-376492\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-portaventura-pro-rodiny-s-teenagery.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-portaventura-pro-rodiny-s-teenagery-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-portaventura-pro-rodiny-s-teenagery-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-portaventura-pro-rodiny-s-teenagery-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-portaventura-pro-rodiny-s-teenagery-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-portaventura-pro-rodiny-s-teenagery-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-portaventura-pro-rodiny-s-teenagery-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-portaventura-pro-rodiny-s-teenagery-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-portaventura-pro-rodiny-s-teenagery-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Gerardo nu\u00f1ez \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_PortAventura_for_families_with_teenagers\"><\/span>7. PortAventura for families with teenagers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got older kids with you who staunchly refuse to admire yet another Gaud\u00ed building or ancient ruin? This is your absolute salvation. PortAventura World is a <strong>huge amusement park lying just south of Tarragona<\/strong>. It&#8217;s divided into several themed zones (from the Wild West through Polynesia to China) and offers some of the best and fastest roller coasters in all of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 summer season runs here from 27 June to 5 September. You&#8217;ll find the famous Shambhala coaster, which shoots you to an incredible height, and the frantic Dragon Khan with its eight loops. Right next to the main park there&#8217;s also the <strong>separate Ferrari Land area<\/strong>, where the Red Force ride awaits \u2014 it accelerates from zero to 180 km\/h in just five seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting here is brilliantly simple and good value. The park has <strong>its own train stop called PortAventura<\/strong>, served by the R-17 and RT2 lines. \ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you buy a combined park-plus-train package straight from Rodalies railways at the station, you get the return ticket from Barcelona completely free. The standard price of the trip alone through agencies runs at around \u20ac70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a87420914637&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a87420914637\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-penedes-vlakem-za-bublinkami-a-cavou.jpg\" alt=\"A square with a church in the Pened\u00e8s wine region\" class=\"wp-image-376498\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-penedes-vlakem-za-bublinkami-a-cavou.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-penedes-vlakem-za-bublinkami-a-cavou-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-penedes-vlakem-za-bublinkami-a-cavou-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-penedes-vlakem-za-bublinkami-a-cavou-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-penedes-vlakem-za-bublinkami-a-cavou-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-penedes-vlakem-za-bublinkami-a-cavou-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-penedes-vlakem-za-bublinkami-a-cavou-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-penedes-vlakem-za-bublinkami-a-cavou-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-penedes-vlakem-za-bublinkami-a-cavou-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Lucie2beaugency \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Penedes_by_train_for_bubbles_and_cava\"><\/span>8. Pened\u00e8s (by train for bubbles and cava)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love good wine and calm countryside, head inland. The Pened\u00e8s region is home to the renowned cava \u2014 a <strong>Catalan sparkling wine made by the traditional method<\/strong>, much like French champagne. The green hills are dotted with endless vineyards and dozens of wineries, big and small, offering great tours and tastings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The heart of the whole region, the picturesque town of Sant Sadurn\u00ed d&#8217;Anoia, lies just <strong>59 minutes away on the ordinary R4 line train<\/strong> from Pla\u00e7a Catalunya or Sants station. Trains run here every hour, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about planning your departure precisely. The town itself is peaceful and smells of grapes and oak barrels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best and best-value deal on the market is the <strong>combined Freixetren ticket for just \u20ac18<\/strong>. It includes a return train from any station on Barcelona&#8217;s suburban network and a wonderful hour-and-a-half guided tour of the giant cellars of the famous Freixenet winery, with a tasting. \ud83d\udca1 Tip: You do have to reserve your cellar tour slot in advance by email or phone directly with the winery \u2014 the ticket alone doesn&#8217;t guarantee your place on the tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a87420914b0c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a87420914b0c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-gaudiho-podcenena-kapl-px.jpg\" alt=\"The crypt of Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell by Antoni Gaud\u00ed\" class=\"wp-image-376504\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-gaudiho-podcenena-kapl-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-gaudiho-podcenena-kapl-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-gaudiho-podcenena-kapl-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-gaudiho-podcenena-kapl-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-gaudiho-podcenena-kapl-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-gaudiho-podcenena-kapl-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-gaudiho-podcenena-kapl-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Manuel Torres Garcia \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Colonia_Guell_Gaudis_underrated_chapel\"><\/span>9. Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell (Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s underrated chapel)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an absolute hidden treasure for everyone who loves architecture but hates the crowds. While thousands of people squeeze into the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia, only <strong>a handful of in-the-know travellers make their way to this former workers&#8217; colony<\/strong>. Yet it was right here that Antoni Gaud\u00ed built a stunning crypt that served architecturally as a kind of laboratory for his later masterpieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crypt looks as though it grew straight out of the ground, and its leaning columns and incredible play of light will take your breath away. The colony lies just <strong>20 minutes away on the FGC trains (lines S3, S4, S8 and S9)<\/strong> from Pla\u00e7a Espanya station. From the station, blue footprints painted right on the pavement safely guide you to the sights. Entry to the crypt with an audio guide costs \u20ac10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: At the FGC counter on Pla\u00e7a Espanya, ask for the <strong>combined Combinat G\u00fcell ticket for \u20ac15.30<\/strong>. It includes the return train from Barcelona, entry to the crypt and the audio guide, saving you several euros. Guided tours with a live guide run at weekends (in July and August they&#8217;re shifted to 11:00 and 11:30).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a8742091500c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a8742091500c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/la-boqueria-ovoce-dzusy.jpg\" alt=\"Fruit and fresh juice stalls at the La Boqueria market\" class=\"wp-image-376338\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/la-boqueria-ovoce-dzusy.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/la-boqueria-ovoce-dzusy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/la-boqueria-ovoce-dzusy-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/la-boqueria-ovoce-dzusy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/la-boqueria-ovoce-dzusy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/la-boqueria-ovoce-dzusy-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/la-boqueria-ovoce-dzusy-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/la-boqueria-ovoce-dzusy-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fruit and fresh juice stalls at the La Boqueria market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Vic_authentic_markets_and_the_Catalan_countryside\"><\/span>10. Vic (authentic markets and the Catalan countryside)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to experience the real, unvarnished Catalonia, venture deeper inland. The town of Vic lies about an hour from the coast and <strong>will win you over with its enormous central square, Pla\u00e7a Major<\/strong>, strewn with sand and lined with old arcades. This place has nothing in common with the beach resorts \u2014 a strong local pride radiates from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vic is famous for its traditional markets, held on the main square every Tuesday and Saturday since the ninth century. You can pick up superb artisan cheeses, fresh fruit and local vegetables here. A short walk from the square rises an <strong>interesting cathedral with a Romanesque bell tower<\/strong> and gorgeous murals inside. Be sure to make time to visit the wonderfully preserved Roman temple from the second century too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The journey from Barcelona is quite easy. You can take the <strong>Rodalies suburban train on line R3<\/strong>, which carries you through beautiful hilly countryside, or hop on a bus run by the Sagal\u00e9s company. Buses run roughly every 30 minutes and a one-way ticket costs about \u20ac9 to \u20ac18 depending on the connection you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a874209154ed&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a874209154ed\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1152\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-cardona-solna-hora-a-obri-hrad.jpg\" alt=\"A street in a small Catalan town\" class=\"wp-image-376508\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-cardona-solna-hora-a-obri-hrad.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-cardona-solna-hora-a-obri-hrad-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-cardona-solna-hora-a-obri-hrad-700x420.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-cardona-solna-hora-a-obri-hrad-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-cardona-solna-hora-a-obri-hrad-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-cardona-solna-hora-a-obri-hrad-696x418.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-cardona-solna-hora-a-obri-hrad-1392x835.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jorge Franganillo \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Cardona_a_salt_mountain_and_a_giant_castle\"><\/span>11. Cardona (a salt mountain and a giant castle)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a tip for true connoisseurs, because it&#8217;s considerably harder to get to. Cardona boasts an enormous medieval castle that towers on a hill and <strong>was never conquered in its history<\/strong>. From its walls there&#8217;s a fantastic view of the surroundings. Inside the castle complex you&#8217;ll find the gorgeous Romanesque church of Sant Vicen\u00e7, one of the finest examples of the style in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the main attraction is the nearby Salt Mountain (Muntanya de Sal). It&#8217;s a <strong>fascinating geological formation<\/strong> where salt has been mined since Roman times. Today guides take you deep into the old galleries, where you&#8217;ll see incredible salt stalactites and stalagmites shimmering in all colours. A steady coolness holds in the interior spaces, which you&#8217;ll appreciate greatly in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The logistics, however, are a tough nut to crack. Without a car it&#8217;s a trip more for adventurers, because the <strong>ALSA company bus runs here only once a day<\/strong> (Monday to Friday from Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia). The journey takes almost two hours and the ticket costs between \u20ac7 and \u20ac15. For weekend trips by public transport you can forget it altogether \u2014 there, renting a car is an absolute must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a87420915fed&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a87420915fed\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1333\" height=\"2000\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barceloneta-plaz-pisek.jpg\" alt=\"Barceloneta beach in Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-376335\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barceloneta-plaz-pisek.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barceloneta-plaz-pisek-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barceloneta-plaz-pisek-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barceloneta-plaz-pisek-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barceloneta-plaz-pisek-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barceloneta-plaz-pisek-696x1044.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Barceloneta beach in Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Castelldefels_and_Ocata_a_quick_beach_escape\"><\/span>12. Castelldefels and Ocata (a quick beach escape)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&#8217;ve got just a few free hours in Barcelona and Barceloneta city beach is hopelessly packed, the local trains will save you. Locals know very well that <strong>you only need to go a few stops out of the city<\/strong> to find wide sandy beaches with much cleaner water and more peace and quiet. These are the ideal places to just lie down on a towel, have a cold drink and switch off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the south lies <strong>Castelldefels, an enormous five-kilometre beach<\/strong> with fine sand and a shallow entry into the sea. You get here on the R2 Sud line train from Sants station in about 25 minutes. Get off at the Platja de Castelldefels stop (not in the town centre) and it&#8217;s literally a five-minute walk to the water. You can play volleyball here or rent a paddleboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you head north instead, <strong>make for the resort of Ocata<\/strong>. The R1 line train takes you from the underground station beneath Pla\u00e7a Catalunya straight to the sea in about half an hour. The stop is built perhaps fifty metres from the huge, wide beach, so you jump off the train and straight into the sand. You&#8217;ll also find plenty of pleasant beach bars (chiringuitos) here, serving great meat-free tapas and cheese platters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a8742091698f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a8742091698f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1333\" height=\"2000\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky.jpg\" alt=\"Park G\u00fcell, the houses and the Barcelona skyline\" class=\"wp-image-376305\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky-696x1044.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Go_Next_from_Barcelona\"><\/span>Where to Go Next from Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve got these detailed guides to Barcelona too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=376352\">Getting Around Barcelona: metro, tickets and the airport<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/barcelona-spain-itinerary\/\">Barcelona in 3 Days: an itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=376277\">Weather in Barcelona: temperatures by month and when to go<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  If you haven&#8217;t yet explored the city itself, open our article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-see-barcelona-spain\/\">What to See in Barcelona: 25+ tips<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll find maps and routes for Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s buildings and the Gothic quarter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  Heading to the mountains? Read our detailed guide <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/montserrat-spain-day-trip\/\">Montserrat: a day trip from Barcelona to the monastery mountains<\/a>, where we break down the exact cable car and ticket times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  For history lovers we&#8217;ve got a guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/girona-spain-things-to-do\/\">Girona, Spain: 16 things to see<\/a> and also the article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/tarragona-spain-roman-heritage\/\">Tarragona: Roman heritage by the sea<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  If surrealism appeals to you, don&#8217;t miss our piece <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/figueres-spain-dali-museum\/\">Figueres and the Dal\u00ed Museum<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  If you&#8217;re after the perfect swim, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/sitges-spain-things-to-see\/\">Sitges: 14 things to see near Barcelona<\/a> or the big overview <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/costa-brava-best-places\/\">Costa Brava: the most beautiful beaches and towns<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  And if you&#8217;re still undecided where to go for the sea this year, take a look at our big list <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/spain-best-places-holiday\/\">Spain Holidays: 17 ideas of where to go<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a8742091711e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a8742091711e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/arc-de-triomf-palmy.jpg\" alt=\"The Arc de Triomf in Barcelona among the palm trees\" class=\"wp-image-376340\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/arc-de-triomf-palmy.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/arc-de-triomf-palmy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/arc-de-triomf-palmy-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/arc-de-triomf-palmy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/arc-de-triomf-palmy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/arc-de-triomf-palmy-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/arc-de-triomf-palmy-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/arc-de-triomf-palmy-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837176000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_day_trip_from_Barcelona\"><\/span>What is the best day trip from Barcelona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Statistics and reviews speak crystal clear: the absolute number one is the mountain monastery of Montserrat. It offers the perfect combination of bizarre nature, deep history, and the experience of the journey by rack railway or cable car. Hot on its heels is historic Girona with its narrow streets and excellent gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837176001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_buy_tickets_for_Rodalies_trains\"><\/span>How do I buy tickets for Rodalies trains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Rodalies suburban trains (e.g. to Sitges, Tarragona or Ocata) have no reserved seats. Simply buy your ticket at the orange machines right at the station (Sants, Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia) just before departure. The machines can be switched to English and accept payment cards without any problem.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837176002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Montserrat_really_worth_it_when_there_are_so_many_people\"><\/span>Is Montserrat really worth it when there are so many people?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely yes, but you have to be smart. If you head out early in the morning on trains between eight and half past nine, you&#8217;ll arrive at the top before the big tour buses roll in. You can calmly explore the basilica and then escape the crowds on the hiking trails leading to the summit of Sant Jeroni.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837176003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_going_to_Figueres_just_for_a_quick_visit\"><\/span>Is it worth going to Figueres just for a quick visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, many people do it as a standard day trip. From Barcelona you can get there by high-speed train in just under 40 minutes (but watch out for the transfer from Vilafant station) or by regular train in under two hours. The Dal\u00ed Museum itself takes about two to three hours, so you can comfortably return to the city in the evening.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837176004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_do_Girona_and_Figueres_in_one_day\"><\/span>Can you do Girona and Figueres in one day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can, it&#8217;s actually the second best-selling combined day trip. But it will be a huge sprint. You have to leave early in the morning to Figueres for the museum opening, grab a quick lunch there, and then take a train in the afternoon to Girona to see the cathedral and ramparts. In the evening you&#8217;ll take the high-speed train back to Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837176005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_find_the_best_beaches_near_Barcelona_without_crowds\"><\/span>Where can I find the best beaches near Barcelona without crowds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you want clean water and peace, skip the city beach of Barceloneta completely. Jump on a train and head south to the resort of Sitges, which has an incredible nine blue flags, or to the long sandy beaches of Castelldefels. 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