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Day trips from Barcelona

Discover the best day trips from Barcelona: explore charming villages, idyllic beaches, mountain landscapes, and historic sites full of charm.

This Mediterranean city is not only renowned for its rich history and stunning architecture but also serves as the ideal starting point for getaways to remarkable destinations.

In this article, we’ll recommend the best day trips from Barcelona to discover unique places just minutes away from the city.

Enjoy the best day trips from Barcelona

Here’s a list of incredible destinations for a day trip from Barcelona. Each of these places offers something new to discover, from charming beaches and picturesque villages to historic wonders and natural landscapes well worth a visit.

Montserrat

A trip to Montserrat is an unforgettable experience. This majestic mountain range is home to the famous Montserrat Monastery, where you can see the iconic Virgin of Montserrat, known as 'La Moreneta.' In addition to the spirituality and history of the site, visitors can enjoy incredible hiking trails with panoramic views of Catalonia, unique rock formations, and the serenity of an unparalleled natural setting, making it perfect for a full day of exploration.

Girona

Visiting Girona is like stepping into a journey through Catalan history and culture. Its old town, with cobblestone streets and colorful houses along the Onyar River, is a visual delight. The stunning cathedral, featuring its famous staircase, and the Jewish Quarter, one of the best-preserved in Europe, are must-see attractions. Additionally, the numerous restaurants and cafés serve delicious local cuisine, making Girona an ideal destination for exploration and enjoyment.

Teatro-Museo de Dalí

The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres is a fascinating experience for art lovers. This unique museum, designed by Salvador Dalí himself, houses some of his most iconic and extravagant works, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in his distinctive worldview. From paintings and sculptures to astonishing installations, each room showcases the creativity and genius of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

Cadaqués

The town of Cadaqués blends the beauty of the Mediterranean with a bohemian charm. This picturesque village, known for its cobblestone streets and white houses, has inspired artists like Salvador Dalí, leaving a lasting artistic legacy in the area. Strolling along the waterfront provides stunning views of the sea and coastline. Don’t miss the chance to savor local cuisine at its cozy restaurants or explore the Cap de Creus Natural Park, renowned for its pristine nature and breathtaking landscapes.

Sitges

A vibrant coastal destination with plenty of sun and spectacular beaches. Renowned for its international film festival and rich artistic history, this city features captivating modernist architecture and charming, lively streets. Enjoy its diverse cuisine at seaside restaurants and relax on its beautiful beaches. Sitges is the perfect place to unwind and soak in the Mediterranean spirit.

El Penedés

Discovering the Penedés region is to delve into one of Catalonia's most emblematic wine regions. Famous for its sparkling cavas and high-quality wines, the area features rolling vineyards and historic wineries. Strolling along its paths and visiting the wineries allows you to taste exquisite varieties and learn about the winemaking tradition. Penedés also boasts charming villages, rich local cuisine, and a relaxed atmosphere, making it the perfect destination for an unforgettable getaway.

Delta de l'Ebre

The Delta de l’Ebre biosphere reserve is home to rich biodiversity, featuring numerous bird species and picturesque rice fields. Cycling along its paths or taking a kayaking tour through its canals allows you to explore its wonders up close. Additionally, you can savor the delicious local cuisine, highlighting rice dishes and fresh seafood. The delta is an ideal spot for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.

Day trips from Barcelona are an excellent way to explore the diversity of Catalonia. Don't hesitate to venture outside the city to discover everything this magnificent region has to offer.

Embark on a day trip from Barcelona

Our hotels in Barcelona provide the comfort you need to unwind after a day full of adventures.

Don't hesitate any longer; come enjoy unforgettable days in Barcelona and experience the warmth of chic&basic.

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Porto, a vibrant and cultural city, becomes the perfect setting for music lovers with exciting festivals that fill the streets with captivating notes and rhythms.

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Tucked away in the stunning scenery of Porto, you'll find the awesome Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art (Museu Serralves). This is not just your typical museum: from modern art to a magnificent park and a villa full of history, Serralves is the perfect place to lose yourself in.

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Artes gráficas

Following the chic&basic 'less is more' philosophy, the visual language of 'dot' is based on maximalism in size, minimalism in design.

Continuing with our consistent commitment to culture and including contemporary art as part of our hotels, we present the "L Pool". 

Artes gráficas

At chic&basic we know that a picture is worth a thousand words. That's why we take so much care of our graphics.

Fotografías

Project led by Silvia Prada. This stirring artist created a series of photographs for our chic&basic Born hotel. For this she chose boys and girls on the street and locked them in a hotel room to "play" while she photographed them. The photographs were taken in the rooms as well as in the restaurant and common areas.

Fotografías

chic&basic hosted the second edition of Art Photo Bcn. A hybrid event where, in addition to discovering the latest photography by emerging artists, conferences, workshops, and courses were held for the general and specialised public.

Fotografías

chic&basic converted itself into an exhibition space to give voice to the third edition of the Art Photo BCN festival, an initiative of the Art Deal Project gallery that brings photographic creation to all kinds of audiences. chic&basic became the stage where 20 photographers exhibited and explained their works to a professional jury from the art sector.

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Discover the best day trips from Barcelona: explore charming villages, idyllic beaches, mountain landscapes, and historic sites full of charm.

Fotografías

chic&basic was awarded the Photolover 2016 distinction, granted by the Photographic Social Vision Foundation.

chic&basic once again stood in the forefront of the Catalan capital’s artistic sector, thanks to the collaboration of its hotels in Barcelona in events such as the World Press Photo and the DOCfield chic&Basic Festival, with a recognition that rewards its efforts to present photography to all audiences, an artistic discipline as beautiful as it is full of possibilities.

Fotografías

chic&basic shows its commitment to the world of images by collaborating with the Documentary Photography and Photojournalism Festival DOCfield>16, an event organised by the Photographic Social Vision foundation.

Música

At chic&basic we love music and we want to share it. Every Friday we organised a dj session with DJ WYLD for people to dance, have fun, and enjoy a good beat.

Evento

ROOM ART FAIR is an international and independent fair that brings together the most recent creations of emerging artists from Europe. The 2011 edition was held at chic&basic.

 

Artes gráficas

chic&basic collaborates with Read or Die, a call to the creative community that supports the printed format. A meeting point where you can connect with different agents of creation and find new publications that are emerging in the publishing market.

Performance

At chic&basic we enjoy contemporary and urban art. That is why we sponsor the “Fenòmens” series, where hybrid creations take the body as the central point and combine it with movement, technology, music, performance, image, and dance.

 

Moda

During Barcelona Fashion Week 2015, Sight Management Studio set up a unique space in chic&basic dedicated to the meeting of models and celebrities represented by this great international agency.

Moda

Weekend Art is an event where a selection of designers, artists, and fashion designers exhibit and sell their creative work over the course of a weekend.

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One day, one hotel, 40 designers. Changing Room is where the contemporary, fresh, and cool design of our hotels merges with the creations of 40 national and international designers, who are offered a room to display their work.

Música

The Portuguese duo Schmitz Deejays filled our lobby with “groove” and good music. The Schmitz Deejays are a duo formed by Xminder and Giltz in Lisbon. They started with alternative music styles like indie, rock, and funk. Their career has led them to experiment and evolve in the creation of electronic music, minimal, techno, house, breakbeat and many more styles.

Teatro

Committed to culture and art from Barcelona, chic&basic hotels supports local theatre with the events of ‘Microtasting’ theatre.

Theatrical pieces in a small format, lasting no more than 20 minutes, for guests and citizens of Barcelona. Every Wednesday and Thursday at our hotels in Barcelona. (Note: Season finished).