Discover the best day trips you can take during your holiday in Barcelona
Not satisfied with just visiting Barcelona? Want to see more during your holiday? Keep reading to discover the best day trips you can take from Barcelona. Tarragona, Girona, Andorra, and even Madrid are the suggestions we have for you from Mucha Masia.
Tarragona
How to get there
From Mucha Masia, Tarragona is an hour and a half away by train. During the journey, you’ll travel along the Catalan coast and enjoy the views, especially between Castelldefels and Sitges. The cheapest tickets cost around 10 euros.
What to do
Tarragona is a city with a history that dates back to Roman times, and you can still visit the amphitheatre built by the Romans in the 2nd century. It is one of the most impressive archaeological remains of ancient Roman Tarraco.
The Playa del Miracle, located near the city centre, is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sun and sea. Not far from the beach is the Balcón del Mediterráneo, a viewpoint offering stunning panoramic views of the coast.
Girona
How to get there
You can also travel to Girona by train. In this case, the journey takes about two hours and the cheapest tickets cost around 15 euros.
What to do
Walking through Girona’s old town is like travelling back in time. You can stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets of the Jewish Quarter, one of the best-preserved in Europe. Don’t miss the cathedral, with its impressive Gothic nave, the widest in the world.
The Onyar River runs through the centre of Girona and is famous for the colourful hanging houses lining its banks. These buildings, painted in vibrant colours, offer a picturesque view and are one of the city’s most recognizable symbols.
Andorra
How to get there
Barcelona is connected to Andorra, the small country nestled in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, by a bus line. You can take it at the airport, and it takes just over three hours to reach your destination. The price is around 60 euros (those under 26 years old get a 10% discount).
What to do
Stroll through Andorra la Vella, the capital of this small country. In the Barri Antic, you’ll discover the city’s history and traditional architecture, while in the commercial area you can shop for all sorts of products at irresistible prices.
Relax at Caldea, one of the largest thermal centres in Europe and one of Andorra la Vella’s main attractions.
If you plan well, you might also have time for some hiking. The mountains surrounding the city are truly impressive.
Madrid
How to get there
Thanks to high-speed trains, Madrid is just a stone’s throw from Barcelona. In less than three hours, you can be in the capital of Spain. You can buy your tickets here, costing around 60 euros.
What to do
Madrid offers a wide variety of cultural, historical, and leisure activities. Here are two activities we consider essential.
Visit the Prado and admire some of the masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Bosco in one of the most important art museums in the world.
Stroll through the Parque del Retiro. Enjoy the picturesque pond, the iconic Crystal Palace, and the gardens in this beautiful and extensive park in the centre of Madrid.
