last edited Jun 15, 2020
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Some interesting places near Barcelona:

Montserrat Abbey
This imposing and magnificent Benedictine abbey, located in the mountains near Barcelona, is one of the most visited sites in Catalonia. You can hike in the surrounding area.
This imposing and magnificent Benedictine abbey, located in the mountains near Barcelona, is one of the most visited sites in Catalonia. You can hike in the surrounding area.

Mataró
North of Barcelona, this seaside town has a few Roman remains and, above all, a varied architectural heritage blending Baroque, colonial style, and modern art. It is also the birthplace of the architect Puig, who built extensively here.
North of Barcelona, this seaside town has a few Roman remains and, above all, a varied architectural heritage blending Baroque, colonial style, and modern art. It is also the birthplace of the architect Puig, who built extensively here.

Montserrat
This beautiful mountain range not far from Barcelona is home to the stunning eponymous abbey. The area is also—and especially—popular for hiking and climbing.
This beautiful mountain range not far from Barcelona is home to the stunning eponymous abbey. The area is also—and especially—popular for hiking and climbing.

Sitges
A charming town south of Barcelona known for its monuments. It is also one of the main seaside resorts on the Costa Daurada, popular with a young, trendy, and gay-friendly crowd.
A charming town south of Barcelona known for its monuments. It is also one of the main seaside resorts on the Costa Daurada, popular with a young, trendy, and gay-friendly crowd.

Tarragona
This major city between Barcelona and Valencia offers a beautiful centre and an archaeological site dating from Roman times, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Several beaches and the PortAventura theme park are nearby.
This major city between Barcelona and Valencia offers a beautiful centre and an archaeological site dating from Roman times, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Several beaches and the PortAventura theme park are nearby.
