Barcelona (BCN) is the capital of Catalonia but there are many more interesting cities to visit. From events to parties and dinners, make sure you read our recommended pages and try something new. We’ve come up with a few places that you can visit and try out. For more check out our blog post about Costa Brava.

Costa brava in Girona - Work in BCNLa Costa Brava

The Costa Brava is situated on the northeast of the Spanish coast, along with the Mediterranean Sea and is full of hidden coves and lovely beaches. To get to the Costa Brava, you can fly directly into Girona or travel for about 2 hours from Barcelona. It is best to have your own car or to rent one in order to get around. You can check the following websites: Hertz, Europcar and Avis. While you are there make sure to go to a beachside restaurant, enjoy the enchanting views, go for a swim and take your time to relax!

Tarragona

Tarragona is a port city located on the Costa Dorada by the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of the Province of Tarragona. The ticket may vary depending on either you go by bus or by train. The bus ticket is 12.90€ (return ticket) and the train ticket is 16.55€ (return ticket). Once there, you must visit Anfiteatro Romano, Catedral Basilica de Tarragona, and Acueducto de Tarragona.

Girona

Girona is situated 102km north of Barcelona. It is easily accessible by train and the ticket costs 30€ for an average return journey. Once there, you must visit: the Cathedral of Santa Maria and walk around the old Jewish quarter (one of the most preserved Jewish quarters of Europe).

montserrat BCNMontserrat

This is definitely a place worth visiting.  It is situated just about an hour away from Barcelona and the single journey ticket only costs €3.80. It is a beautiful mountain range, the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary and a great place to hike. The trains from Montserrat back to the City Centre are once every hour. The train from the Renfe station in Plaza d’Espanya doesn’t take you directly to the place itself but rather to the bottom of the mountain, where you can take the cable car which then takes you directly to Montserrat. The cable car is the quickest way up and runs from 10.00h to 18.00h/19.00h, depending on the time of the year and whether it’s a working day or weekend. This mountain offers a variety of official trails and marked footpaths. You can also wander around without following an exact trail as long as you stick to the marked paths or at least stay close to them. One of the most amazing aspects are the views and beauty of the area.  It’s has a Natural Park and the beautiful abbey make it the ideal day trip.