Spain

Day trips from Barcelona

Places you can visit in a day from Barcelona and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Montserrat Monastery
37 km from Barcelona
Monastery perched on a mountain, offers basilica, museum and views, reachable in a half‑day trip.
2

Sitges Beach
27 km from Barcelona
Long sandy stretch south of Barcelona, easy train ride, good for swimming and people‑watching.
3

Montserrat Natural Park
16 km from Barcelona
Park surrounding the monastery, trails and rock formations, ideal for a quiet hike.
4

Sant Jeroni Peak (Montserrat)
40 km from Barcelona
Highest point of Montserrat, reachable by hike, rewards with panoramic views of the region.