Nearby attractions
Discover the amazing places and attractions located within an hour away from Barcelona
Barcelona is an amazing city packed with exciting attractions
But equally interesting are the nearby towns, mountain retreats and lovely beaches that Catalonia has to offer.
Take some time on your trip to discover the best of Catalonia and nearby Barcelona, using the city as your base camp.
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Barcelona nearby attractions
These are some of the places you can discover within an hour away from Barcelona that shouldn't miss

Montserrat
This monastery is embedded in the stunning mountain range. It’s home to the Virgin of Montserrat, Catalonia’s patron saint.

Sitges
Just 40 kilometers (24 miles) south of Barcelona, you’ll find Sitges, one of the most stunning and pintoresque coast towns of Catalonia.

Dalí Theater Museum
The museum features the largest collection of Dalí paintings in one single location: Figueres, Dalí’s hometown.

Gaudí Crypt Colonia Güell
This temple, built for a textile state, became an experimental lab for all the architectural innovations that Gaudi developed in future works.

Costa Brava
Costa Brava is famous in Catalonia for its rooted mediterranean lifestyle, and for still keeping the small town charm.

Sant Cugat
Sant Cugat is a cute and small city close to Barcelona filled with charm, historical heritage and singular spaces.