
Attractions within 1 to 2 hours train or bus from Barcelona
Attractions & day or weekend trips further afield from Barcelona with a travel time of 1 to 2 hours by train or bus.
Within 1 to 2 hours of Barcelona by train or bus
There is so much more to Barcelona than the city itself. There are great day trips to the Catalan countryside and coastal areas that are full of overwhelming natural beauty and cultural activities to be enjoyed.
On this page I have listed what to do and see outside of Barcelona city and within 1 to 2 hours via public transport.
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24 Attractions Within 1 to 2 hours of Barcelona by train or bus


Guide for Visiting Costa Brava's Tossa de Mar in 2024
Fishing village with 12th Century castle is a must visit town for beaches, water sports & hiking. All you need to know for your perfect holiday
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Montserrat Monastery and Easy mountain Santa Cova walk
An EASY 1.4 Km route from Montserrat Monastery via Cami de la Santa Cova to Santa Cova chapel via monuments and sculptures with a distinctly religious theme
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Montserrat from Barcelona by train + Cremallera Rack Railway
A history, some technical details, photos and usefull links about the Cremallera rack railway and funicular cable railways at Montserrat Monastery.
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Montserrat from Barcelona by train + Aeri yellow cable car
Inaugurated in 1930, It is a short 6 minute scenic cable car ride from the FGC aeri de Montserrat train station to Monserrat Monastery
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La Puda de Montserrat Abandoned Thermal Baths ruins
Former luxury spa and bathhouse with sulphated water from nearby natural spring for its health properties. Known for its urban graffiti art. Private ruin
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Montserrat Monastery and easy mountain hermitage walking route
Easy 7km circular route from Montserrat Monastery that passes via several abandoned hermitages and viewpoints in the Montserrat Mountain range
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Tarragona Roman Ferreres aquaduct | Pont del Diable
Roman aqueduct crossing Barranc del Diable river valley on the outskirts of Tarragona. Visitor tips for walking along the top & getting to information
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What can you see at Montserrat Monastery and history
Private monastery complex with main church and museum open to the public. Famous for its statue of the Black Madonna, patron saint of Catalonia
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Abandoned Hotel Colonia Puig To Montserrat Monastery
11km linear route from Monistrol de Montserrat via Abandoned 1910 hotel Colonia Puig, Sant Benet & Sant Cecilia monasteries finishing at Montserrat monastery
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History of Tarragona Museum Roman Amphitheatre
Discover the Tarragona 2nd Century Roman amphitheatre. opening hours, ticket options, top tips for visiting the Museum of History Tarragona (MHT)
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Sant Pol De Mar Beach town Maresme fishing village
Small tranquil coastal fishing town founded around the 10th century monastery. Beaches, clear blue water and lunch in a beach bar or a meal in a restaurant
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Camí de la Ronda DAY 2 in Costa Brava
Camí de La Ronda DAY 2 of 3 hiking 11 Km from Callella de Palafrugell to Aiguablava-Fornells in the costa Brava via the GR-92 trail
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History of Tarragona Museum Roman Circus & Praetorium
Discover the Tarragona 1st Century Roman Circus And Praetorium. opening hours, ticket options, top tips for visiting the Museum of History Tarragona (MHT)
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Camí de la Ronda DAY 1 in Costa Brava
Camí de la Ronda DAY 1 of 3 hiking 12 Km from Palamós to Callella de Palafrugell in the costa Brava via the GR-92 trail
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Tarragona Roman Wall And Gardens (archaeological walk)
Tips, tickets and opening hours for visiting the MHT museum of the old roman city wall, gardens & later medieval fortifications of cannons
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Camí de la Ronda DAY 3 in Costa Brava
Camí de la Ronda DAY 3 of 3 hiking 14 Km from Aigua Blava-Fornells to Begur castle in the costa Brava via the GR-92 trail
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Visiting Cardona Salt Mine, Museum & castle By Bus
Former salt mine active till 1990. Now open for guided tours and mine museum. Medieval 9th Century castle and luxury hotel. Once used to store the salt.
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Catedral de Santa Tecla de Tarragona
Romanesque Cathedral or Moorish temple, cloister and Diocesan Museum, dating from 1154. Tickets and essential visitor information
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Cadaqués & Dalí's House Museum in Portlligat
What to do & see in Cadaqués & Cap de Creus. Romantic picturesque fishing village with Salvador Dalí house museum. Known for its artistic heritage
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Tarragona Port Museum | Museu del Port de Tarragona
Free museum run by Tarragona Port Authority. Artifacts from port activities & community of dock workers. History of the port from Roman times to current day
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Tarragona Central Market | Mercat Central de Tarragona
1915 modernist food market in residential centre of Tarragona near to Rambla Nova and the Colonial Forum. Good place for tapas, late breakfast or early lunch
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National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona (MNAT)
While the MNAT Plaça del Rei building is being refurbished visit the MNAT exhibition of the history of Tarraco in former port facilities in Serallo area
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