Montserrat is a stunning mountain range a short distance from Barcelona. It offers beautiful hiking trails, scenic views and various historical sites such as the Montserrat Abbey. It’s a perfect location for nature lovers looking to escape the city and be surrounded by nature's beauty.
Park Guell is an impressive urban park designed by the famous architect, Antoni Gaudi. It offers a beautiful blend of nature, architecture and art. The park's high mountain location offers beautiful panoramic views of the city of Barcelona.
Ciutadella Park is Barcelona's oldest park and offers beautiful walking paths, a lake and numerous gardens. The most popular attraction in the park is the impressive Cascada Fountain inspired by the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
Montjuic Castle is a fortress located on Montjuic Hill. The castle offers panoramic views of the city and various hiking trails that lead to the top of the hill. Nature lovers will appreciate the castle's location surrounded by nature and the city.
The Labyrinth Park of Horta is an old historical garden dating back to the 18th century. The park offers a beautiful green oasis in the heart of Barcelona with many walking paths, fountains and lakes. The most famous attraction is the maze located in the center of the park.
Collserola Natural Park is the largest metropolitan park in the world and offers stunning views of the city's skyline. The park offers many hiking trails, picnic areas and educational areas for children. Its vast size allows visitors to escape the crowds and relax amidst nature's beauty.
Costa Brava is a beautiful and rugged coastal region located north of Barcelona. Its crystal-clear waters, steep cliffs, and small beaches surrounded by nature provide plenty of opportunities for nature lovers to explore and hike.
Natural Park of Cap de Creus is a stunning nature reserve located near the easternmost point of mainland Spain. It offers some of the most spectacular coastal landscapes in the area, as well as hiking trails, bays, and beaches. Nature lovers will appreciate the unique flora and fauna found in the park.
To visit all of these locations, considering their remote locations, car rental is recommended. Taxis and public transportation might also be used, though these options could be more time-consuming and costs more. The cost of rentals could vary based on the length of rental time and the type of vehicle. Apart from that, getting around Barcelona and its suburbs may require the use of public transport with ticket fares of around €1-2 per trip, or a T-10 travel card can be used costing €10.20 for ten trips.
For those with more time, a day trip to the Pyrenees mountains will be another possibility to surround oneself with natural beauty. However, for those with less time, reducing some of the locations in the itinerary or merging two locations into one day could be an option.
Barcelona has an international airport Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) located just 12 km from the city center. The airport code is BCN, and it takes around 20 minutes to reach the city center.