Enjoy the 5 prettiest villages near to Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the cities in Spain with the highest number of tourists year after year. If you have already visited the city more than once, it might be time to look beyond its centre. Here we propose a list of the 5 prettiest towns and villages near Barcelona, perfect for discovering a different side of the region. You can also combine these excursions with private tours in Barcelona to create a balanced itinerary between the city and its surroundings.

The possibilities offered by the Catalan province are almost endless. You do not need to return to Barcelona many times to appreciate the wide natural beauty that surrounds it.

Barcelona’s location provides remarkable geographical variety, with both beaches and mountains within easy reach. Perhaps you already have a favourite place?

If you are planning your next trip and looking for something special and different, this article is for you. We want to share the top 5 most enchanting towns in and around Barcelona.

Let’s begin.

1. Miravet

Miravet is living proof of the historical importance of Barcelona and the surrounding area.

What do we like most about Miravet?

What clearly stands out is the Templar castle. To enjoy the sunset, there is always an obligatory stop, as it is also one of the highest points in the town. There you can get a great view of the River Ebro in its maximum splendour.

2. Cadaqués

This is one of my favourite places to visit, both for visitors and also for Barcelonians. Its surroundings maintain an appearance of the 19th century.

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It is a town very easy to get to, taking around two and a half hours if you depart from Barcelona by car at a calm pace.

3. Montgarri

In the Lleidan Pyrenees, in one of the furthest north points of Catalonia, one can find the village of Montgarri. The climate is characterised by true cold, with an annual average of 5 degrees.

We present you a ghost town, where the houses, also known as Bordas, have been uninhabited since the 1960s. We can particularly recommend the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montgarri, which represents the most touristic attraction of the area.

4. Siurana

Located in the province of Tarragona and also known as Ciurana of Tarragona. It is located on a rocky island of great dimensions.

A demonstration of its history is the Romanic church, located in one of the highest points of the town. This is where we recommend that you stop for the time necessary to enjoy to the maximum the panoramic views of the valley in which you find yourself.

If you have decided to visit this place, at WeBarcelona, we like to recommend that our clients visit the Siurana Reservoir. In only 20 minutes by car, you can be surrounded by pure nature.