Top 12 Fabulous Day Trips From Barcelona
- Girona
- Montserrat Mountain
- Figueres
- Sitges
- Costa Brava
- Begur
- Tarragona
- Vic
- Priorat
- Cadaqués
- Andorra la Vella
- Serra de Collserola
1. Girona - A City Near Barcelona Worth Visiting
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Born at the confluence of the rivers Onyar, Ter, Güell, and Galligants, Girona is an ode to the medieval magic and is characterized by an array of gothic churches, medieval walls, and arcaded houses strung together in a tight embrace.
- Drive via AP-7 for 1 hour 20 minutes, approximately.
- Multiple buses operate from Barcelona to Girona. Time taken is 1 hour 30 minutes approximately.
- Multiple trains available from Barcelona Sants to Girona. Time taken is 40 minutes, approximately.
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2. Montserrat Mountain - An Easy Place to Travel from Barcelona
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Naturally gorgeous with its towering rocky formations, Montserrat Mountain along with the famous Benedictine Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey is a religious retreat from Barcelona, carrying a strong connection to the soul of the Catalan.
- Drive via A-2 for 1 hour 10 minutes, approximately.
- Multiple buses operate from Barcelona to Palau Reial and from Palau Reial to Monistrol de Montserrat. Time taken is 40 minutes, approximately.
- R5-R50 FGC Catalunya train from Barcelona Pl. Espanya to Aeri de Montserrat.
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3. Figueres - For a Day Out of Barcelona
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Home to the famous Spanish artist Salvador Dali, Figueres is best known for the surrealistic structure of Dalí Theatre and Museum. Dotted with plenty other monuments, Figueres is a historically prominent town in the region of Catalonia.
- Drive via AP-7 for 1 hour 40 minutes, approximately.
- 602 Sagales bus from Barcelona to Figueres. Time taken is 2 hours 30 minutes approximately.
- Multiple trains available from Barcelona Sants to Figueres Vilafant. Time taken is 1 hour, approximately.
4. Sitges - A Great Weekend Trip From Barcelona
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Overlooking the Mediterranean, Sitges is a seaside resort town in the southwest of Barcelona. The whole town is quaint with a bohemian vibe that catches onto you right after you visit Sitges. Boasting of a wonderful climate year-round, Sitges can be visited throughout the year.
- Drive via C-32 for 50 minutes, approximately.
- Autocares MonBus from Barcelona - Gran Via 2 and from Sitges - Parc Can Robert. Time taken is 30 minutes approximately.
- Multiple trains available from Barcelona - Passeig de Grcia to Sitges. Time taken is 40 minutes, approximately.
- Bluemar Ferries from Barcelona to Sitges. Time taken is 40 minutes, approximately.
5. Costa Brava - Fun Place To Go Near Barcelona
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Stretching from the town of Blanes to the French border, Costa Brava is a rugged coastal region of Catalonia. A favorite spot for the tourists, Costa Brava consists of unspoiled coves, sandy beaches, high cliffs, and azure waters. Excellent climate & favorable foreign exchange are a plus.
- Drive via AP-7 for 1 hour 40 minutes, approximately.
- Moventis bus from Barcelona to Tossa de Mar. Time taken is 1 hour 20 minutes approximately.
- R1 Barcelona Cercainas train from Barcelona Pl. Catalunya to Blanes. Pujol bus from Blanes to Tossa de Mar. Total time taken is 2 hours 10 minutes, approximately.
6. Begur - Trip to a small town
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Set along the sublime coastline of Costa Brava, Begur is a fairytale tourist town destination, decorated with narrow streets of Moorish and Spanish architecture, neo-classical mansions, and crumbling castles.
- Drive via AP-7 for 1 hour 35 minutes, approximately.
- Moventis bus from Barcelona to Begur. Time taken is 2 hours 20 minutes approximately.
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7. Tarragona - Famous Historical Places
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Situated by the Mediterranean Sea, Tarragona is a port city in the northeast Spain. Dotted with a plethora of historical sites that reflect the richness of the Roman history, the gothic flourishes of Tarragona sprinkled with tapas bars offers a unique experience.
- Drive via via C-32 and AP-7 for 1 hour 20 minutes, approximately.
- Multiple buses operate from Barcelona to Tarragona. Time taken is 1 hour 40 minutes approximately.
- Multiple trains available from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona. Time taken is 1 hour, approximately.
8. Vic - Medieval Town Close to Barcelona
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Etched in history, Vic is a dreamy medieval town with an authentic Spanish flair to it. Surrounded by mountain ranges on all its sides, Vic strikes a balance between the medieval and the modernist structures, offering an energetic atmosphere for the tourists to enjoy.
- Drive via C-17 for 1 hour, approximately.
- E12 Sagales bus from Barcelona - Av. Meridiana - to Vic. Time taken is 1 hour, approximately.
- R3 Barcelona Cercanías train from Barcelona Pl. Catalunya to Vic. Time taken is 1 hour 20 minutes, approximately.
9. Priorat - A Day Trip To Wine Destination
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Abundant with sunshine and vineyards, Priorat is the wine destination of Spain. Boasting of a dramatic landscape of hilly terrain and a pleasant climate that is enjoyable throughout the year, Priorat is refreshing.
- Drive via C-32 for 2 hours 10 minutes, approximately.
- Empresa Plana bus from Barcelona - Gran Via 618 to La Vilella Alta and F1 Autocars Domenech bus from La Vilella Alta to Falset. Time taken is 3 hours 40 minutes approximately.
- Spanish railways from Barcelona P.Gracia to Marsa-Falset. Time taken is 2 hours 10 minutes, approximately.
10. Cadaqués - Take aBreak From City Life
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Set in the midst of the turquoise waters, Cadaqués is an idyllic Mediterranean village. The relaxed island like feel of the Cadaqués make it a buzzing destination for visitors looking for a break from the scorching sun.
- Drive via AP-7 for 2 hours 10 minutes, approximately.
- Moventis bus from Barcelona to Cadaqués. Time taken is 2 hours 45 minutes approximately.
- Spanish railways from Barcelona P.Gracia to Figueres, Moventis bus from Figueres to Cadaqués. Total Time taken is 3 hours 50 minutes, approximately.
11. Andorra la Vella - Ski Resort Near Barcelona For Weekend
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Perched on top of the mountain ranges of the Pyrenees, the historic quarter of Andorra la Vella is a ski-resort destination near Barcelona. Andorra la Vella is wedged in between green spaces and urban buildings, offering a best of both the worlds.
- Drive via C-16 for 2 hours 45 minutes, approximately.
- Multiple buses from Barcelona to Andorra la Vella. Time taken is 3 hours 15 minutes approximately.
12. Serra de Collserola - Be One With Nature
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Part of the Catalan Coastal range, Serra de Collserola is a mountain range nestled in between the rivers Bess and Llobregat. Designated as a park, Serra de Collserola is a wonderful journey into nature at its best.
- Drive via BV-1462 for 50 minutes, approximately.
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