Getting tired of staying in the city? Here are 5 short day trips from Barcelona

To inspire you to discover not only Barcelona, but also its surroundings

Barcelona is one of the most visited cities by European travelers, nothing to be surprised about since this city is as lively as it is cheap.

There are more and more low-cost flights operating on Barcelona; so many that you should think about taking advantage of these offers, not only to visit Barcelona, but its surroundings as well.

We thought about 5 trips just outside Barcelona, to help you discover what can be found in the surroundings of this wonderful city.

1. Lloret de Mar

If you feel that Barceloneta's beach is no longer good enough, we can't blame you. After all, it is a relatively small and often crowded beach. Lloret de Mar can be a great alternative if you want to spend a couple of hours sunbathing and swimming in transparent waters. Lloret de Mar is located in Barcelona North and it's easily reached by train.

Also, it's very popular among young people: it's ideal for travelers looking for a place to have fun and meet new people. We recommend a 3-star hotel where you can stay at, the Hotel Moremar

2. Sitges

This small city is situated around 30 minutes from Barcelona, many people come here to enjoy its beaches, but don't make the mistake of thinking that this is everything Sitges has to offer.

In fact, this town is rich in history and culture, in particular we recommend visiting the church of Sant Bartomeu and the Cau Ferrat's Museum, which houses some of Picasso's masterpieces. The Sunway Amapola Apartment is a great solution if you want to spend a few days here.

3. Girona

Everyone knows this town because Ryanair flies here offering cheaper rates than El Prat, Barcelona's main airport. Girona is a medieval town and you can take a stroll here, before reaching the much-anticipated Barcelona.

Our suggestion is to visit the Cathedral of the city, Santa Maria of Girona, the Jewish District, Carrer del Bisbe Cartañá and Plaça dels Jurats, where some scenes of the sixth season of Game of Throne have been filmed.

4. Figueres

This small village is located in the provincial area of Girona being the place that gave birth to the great artist Salvador Dalì and his clocks. It takes roughly two and a half hours to get here by train from Barcelona, but equipped with a good book, you won't even notice! Don't miss out on the Museum dedicated to the artist.

5. Montserrat

If suddenly you'd like to go hiking on the mountains, while in Barcelona, Montserrat is ready to meet your desires. The word Montserrat means “serrated mountain”, because of the particular crest of this mount.

You can decide to stop and visit Montserrat's Museum, which houses the works of artists such as Monet, Chagall, Sisley, Miró, Dalí, Picasso, Degas, or start discovering its peaks. The choice is yours.