All our Barcelona guides tagged Montserrat.
A holy mountain, a medieval Jewish quarter, a beach town, a Dali museum and a coast of hidden coves, all within about an hour. What each day suits, and how to pick when you only have one.
How to visit Montserrat from Barcelona: the train and cable car versus the rack railway, when to go for the boys choir, the walks above the monastery, and how to avoid the midday crush.
One free day outside Barcelona: the mountain monastery of Montserrat or the coves and medieval towns of the Costa Brava? Logistics, cost and a clear verdict for each traveler.