Travel Itinerary
Trip to Barcelona, Spain • a day trip • next month
Trip Details
Weather Forecast
For: 2026-01-18
January in Barcelona is mild—expect crisp mornings around 8 °C, sunny afternoons near 14 °C, and a low chance of rain; a light jacket is perfect for the day.
Montserrat & Barcelona Highlights Day Trip
Escape the city for half a day among the jagged peaks of Montserrat, then return to Barcelona in time for sunset tapas in the Gothic Quarter.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1
#1Train to Montserrat
Plaça Espanya Station • Barcelona, Catalonia1 hour
WikiHop on the direct R5 train and rack railway for a scenic 1-hour ride up to the monastery perched 1,200 m above sea level.
#2Montserrat Monastery Visit
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey • Montserrat, Catalonia1.5 hours
Tour the basilica, see the Black Madonna, and catch the boys’ choir performance at noon.
#3Sant Jeroni Trail Start
Sant Jeroni • Monistrol de Montserrat, Catalonia2h 33m (Hike)
WikiBegin the gentle climb from the monastery toward the highest peak for 360-degree views over Catalonia.
#4Sant Jeroni Summit
ApproxSant Jeroni Summit • Monistrol de Montserrat, Catalonia45 minutes
Reach the 1,236 m summit for panoramic vistas of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean on clear days.
#5Return to Barcelona
ApproxAeri de Montserrat Cable Car • Monistrol de Montserrat, Catalonia1 hour
Descend by cable car and train back to the city in time for late-afternoon explorations.
#6Sunset Tapas Walk
El Born District • Barcelona, Catalonia2 hours
WikiWander medieval lanes packed with tapas bars—try jamón ibérico and vermut as the sun sets.
