Montserrat

Mountain peak · Barcelona

Montserrat

Mountain peak · Barcelona

08691, Barcelona, Spain

Highlights

Nestled just an hour from Barcelona, Montserrat offers breathtaking views, hiking trails, and a striking Benedictine monastery, making it a perfect day trip.

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"Features unique geology and a monastery at the top; easy to reach by train from Plaza Espanya." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"Although there is plenty to do in Barcelona, Montserrat makes a good day trip outside of the city. About 50 kilometers northwest of the city, you can get there via train in a little over an hour. The mountain is home to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, which can feel overrun with tourists at times, particularly near the statue of Catalonia's iconic saint, La Morenetta (the Black Virgin). For outdoors lovers, the real draw is Montserrat's hiking trails, which unwind above the monastery, and afford stunning views of the jagged, rocky cliff faces—and, as you climb higher—Catalonia sprawled out below."

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Sharon Barbour

Google

Highly recommend visiting this if you get a chance while visiting Barcelona. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time. We arrived at 11 and left at 6. Covering as much as possible during this time. It worth while purchasing the Trans Monserrat ticket.

Bec T

Google

This place is a must see! I recommend buying an early ticket and going first thing in the morning as there is no time limit except around closing time. There is a lot of hikes (short and long), places to eat (I recommend the buffet) and also the cathedral that you can visit.

Andrés Carrión (Don Carrión)

Google

Views on views here. The different vantage points are great for pictures. There’s a few restaurants and shops for food, so you have multiple dining options. The monastery is a uniques experience as well.

Jackie Wellener

Google

This was a wonderful day trip during our visit to Barcelona! There are paths to hike for all different fitness/activity levels as well as funiculars you can pay to take to shorten the hikes. The views are absolutely stunning!

RichRich

Google

What a captivating experience to walk around the Montserrat! We’ve had definitely some great times here. Shops aren’t very overpriced (taking it is very touristic location) and just viewing itself is fun. Beautiful panoramic views on the town nearby also makes it even more appealing.

Anna A

Google

Awesome place! We had a private tour guide - drove to Aeri station, took the Aeri, arrived at the Monserrat. Had a tour of the monastery, visited Art Museum. There are great views. If you have more time - go hiking. You can actually stay overnight there, they have a hotel.

Andrew Choi

Google

It's a great choice for a day trip here if you are visiting Barcelona. It's an hour away and there are many tours that will bus you here and back. Not much to eat or do here other than the church and some great scenery so on second thought maybe good for a half day trip.

Bhavena Patel

Google

Stunning views.we caught the train using a tot card. Which includes metro, train, cable car the two funnuculars and lunch. Amazing monetary and site with lots of hiking opportunities too. Lunch was amazing all you can eat buffet with plenty of choice.