Plan your Barcelona to Montserrat day trip
Transport, tours, viewpoints, hiking routes and practical visitor tips.
Montserrat map: Montserrat is located northwest of Barcelona, in Catalonia, and is one of the easiest mountain destinations to reach from the city. Although it feels remote once you arrive, the monastery area is close enough for a half-day or full-day trip from Barcelona. This page gives you a simple visual overview of where Montserrat … Read more
If you’re planning a visit to Montserrat, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is this: should you take the Montserrat rack railway or the cable car?. The main difference is the experience. The cable car is faster, more intense and more unique. The rack railway is calmer, more comfortable and gives you … Read more
Visiting Montserrat is one of the best things you can do near Barcelona, and the rack railway (Cremallera de Montserrat) is one of the easiest and most scenic ways to get there. It is also known as the Montserrat Funicular In just 15 minutes, this modern mountain train takes you from Monistrol de Montserrat up … Read more
