6 best day trips from Barcelona

Barcelona's RENFE rail and Catalan regional trains reach beach towns, mountain villages, and Salvador Dalí's Costa Brava in 30-90 minutes.

How: 1h train + cable car from Plaça Espanya Travel time: 1h When to go: Year-round; bring layers

Mountaintop monastery + Black Madonna + hiking trails

How: 35 min train Travel time: 35 min When to go: May-Sep for beach; year-round for the town

Beach town, art galleries, LGBT-friendly nightlife

How: 40 min AVE high-speed Travel time: 40 min When to go: Year-round

Medieval Jewish quarter, Game of Thrones filming locations

How: 1h regional train Travel time: 1h When to go: Year-round

Roman amphitheater on the beach + UNESCO-listed forum

How: 2h train to Figueres + bus Travel time: 2h When to go: Apr-Oct; Cadaqués shuts down in winter

Dalí Theatre-Museum + his coastal house in Cadaqués

How: 90 min by bus Travel time: 1h 30m When to go: May-Sep

Medieval walled town on the beach

Best day trips from Barcelona