3 Best Day Trips from Barcelona

Barcelona was one of my favorite cities to visit but getting out of the city to these three locations made for some mind-blowing memories.

Montserrat, Andorra, Gerona

• Montserrat, Spain

  
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  There’s some beautiful mountain-built monasteries in the world and the Abbey of Montserrat is one that should be visited at least once. The mountain views are exceptional, and there’s a handful of easy(ish) hikes around the abbey where you may even spot some cliff-walking goats. But definitely take time to tour the museums, abbey, and see the famous Black Madonna.

• Andorra

  
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  The drive may be roughly three hours each way but the scenic views during the drive made it fly by. Andorra is small enough of a country to visit much of it in just a day, and when else will you be able to take a day trip to an entirely different country with an entirely different history. Top spot: Jardins de Juberri.

• Gerona, Spain

  
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  I loved the contrast between the bustling city of Barcelona to the medieval town of Girona. It was a great spot to slow down and roam for hours. For Game of Thrones fans, it’s also home to several of the shows former filming locations.