Visit of the Province of Barcelona


Trip description

If you already know the city of Barcelona or simply want to spend a holiday outside the city, this route will suit you in the province of Catalonia. Oscillating between sea and mountain, you will discover the undiscovered heritage of this territory whose history is as ancient as folklore is alive.

Day 1: Sitges and the Garraf Park

Day 2: The Güell Colony

Day 3: Roca Village

Day 4: Montserrat

Day 5: Granollers and the Barcelona-Catalonia circuit

Day 6: Terrassa

Day 7: Sant Cugat and its monastery

Day 8: Montseny Natural Park

Day 9: Manresa and Món Sant Benet

Day 10: The vineyards of the Penedès

Day 11: Cardona and the salt mountain

Day 12: Vic

Day 13: Bagà and the Pedraforca massif

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Day 1 : Sitges and the Garraf Park

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Discover this charming seaside town dotted with modernist houses, its beautiful beaches and its fascinating Cau Ferrat Museum, the former residence of the painter Santiago Rusinyol. You can extend the visit with a hike in the Garraf Park.




Day 2 : The Güell Colony

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Visit of this former 19th century industrial colony and the crypt designed by Antoni Gaudí, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.




Day 3 : Roca Village



A whole village dedicated to shopping, with over 130 boutiques of big brands at discounted prices.




Day 4 : Montserrat

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To visit its monastery, its museum, but above all to walk the hiking trails of this exceptional site.




Day 5 : Granollers and the Barcelona-Catalonia circuit



Discover the capital of the Vallès Oriental and its symbol, La Porxada, built in the 16th century. Nearby, thrill-seekers will not fail to visit the Barcelona-Catalonia circuit, the site of major motoring and motorcycling championships.




Day 6 : Terrassa

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To discover the modernist heritage of the capital of the Vallès Occidental and the Romanesque monumental complex of churches inSant Pere.




Day 7 : Sant Cugat and its monastery

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The city is best discovered on weekends, to stroll between the stalls of its famous Mercantic flea market. But the jewel of Sant Cugat is its Benedictine monastery, which was one of the main monastic centres in medieval Catalonia.




Day 8 : Montseny Natural Park

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A natural break in this natural park of more than 30,000 hectares. Its rich biodiversity has earned it a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation.




Day 9 : Manresa and Món Sant Benet

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Visit of the capital of Bages, place of spiritual retreat of the founder of the Jesuits Ignatius of Loyola. A few kilometres away, do not miss the visit of Món Sant Benet, a prestigious cultural and gastronomic centre created around a former Benedictine abbey from the 10th century.




Day 10 : The vineyards of the Penedès



Visit of Vilafranca del Penedès, a major wine-producing area, also known for its castells (human towers). In Sant Sadurní d'Anoiathe capital of the cava, you will not miss to visit the cellars of Codorniu.




Day 11 : Cardona and the salt mountain

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To spend the night in its castle in Parador, admire the collegiate church of Sant Vicenç and discover its salt mountain exploited since Roman times.




Day 12 : Vic



Vic, capital of Osona. To admire its beautiful Plaça Major, stroll between the stalls of its famous market and taste the good local products such as the fuet (dry sausage) and the llonganissa (sausage).




Day 13 : Bagà and the Pedraforca massif

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Discover the pretty medieval city of Bagà, the starting point of the cross-border itinerary of the Chemin des Bonshommes. It is also an opportunity to venture towards Pedraforca, one of the most emblematic mountains in Catalonia.




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