1. Sitges
• Distance from Barcelona: Approximately 40 km southwest.
• How to get there: By train from Sants station (about 30-40 minutes).
• Attractions: Famous for its beaches, its vibrant atmosphere and its modernist architecture. Don't miss the old town, the church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla, and the Cau Ferrat Museum.
2. Montserrat
• Distance from Barcelona: Approximately 60 km northwest.
• How to get there: By train from Plaza España and then by cable car or rack train.
• Attractions: The Montserrat monastery is a must-see, located on the spectacular mountain of the same name. It is an important pilgrimage site and offers stunning views and hiking trails.
3. Tarragona
• Distance from Barcelona: Approximately 100 km southwest.
• How to get there: By train from Sants station (about 60-90 minutes).
• Attractions: City with an impressive Roman legacy, including the Amphitheater, the Roman Circus and the Aqueduct. The old town is also very picturesque.
4. Girona
• Distance from Barcelona: Approximately 100 km northeast.
• How to get there: By train from Sants station (about 40 minutes by high-speed train).
• Attractions: Known for its well-preserved Jewish quarter, the Girona Cathedral, and the colorful houses on the Onyar River. It is a city with a lot of history and medieval charm.
5. Vic
• Distance from Barcelona: Approximately 70 km north.
• How to get there: By train from Sants station (about 60-90 minutes).
• Attractions: Famous for its medieval market, the Plaza Mayor and the cathedral with its mix of architectural styles. It is also known for its gastronomy, especially its sausages.
6. Cardona
• Distance from Barcelona: Approximately 90 km northwest.
• How to get there: By car or bus (about 90 minutes).
• Attractions: The imposing Cardona castle, which houses a parador, and the salt mine, which offers guided tours to learn about its history and geology.
7. Besalú
• Distance from Barcelona: Approximately 130 km north.
• How to get there: By car or bus (about 90-120 minutes).
• Attractions: A beautiful medieval town with a famous Romanesque bridge, an old Jewish quarter and well-preserved Jewish baths. It is ideal for walking and enjoying the historical atmosphere.
8. Figueres
• Distance from Barcelona: Approximately 140 km north.
• How to get there: By train from Sants station (about 55 minutes by high-speed train).
• Attractions: Known for being the birthplace of Salvador Dalí and housing the Dalí Theatre-Museum, which is one of the most visited attractions in Catalonia.
9. Cadaqués
• Distance from Barcelona: Approximately 170 km northeast.
• How to get there: By car (about 2-3 hours).
• Attractions: A picturesque fishing village with white houses, narrow streets and a beautiful coastline. Nearby is the Salvador Dalí House-Museum in Portlligat.
10. Mataró
• Distance from Barcelona: Approximately 30 km northeast.
• How to get there: By train from Sants station (about 30-40 minutes).
• Attractions: It has a beautiful old town, beaches and examples of modernist architecture designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch.
WHERE TO STAY?
1 - Apartment Near Park Güell
2 - Apartment in Sarrià
3 - Duplux with Pool