The city of Barcelona is famous in the world for Antoni Gaudi’s beautiful tourist attraction sites like Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and many others. Millions of people visit Sagrada Familia every year for its beautiful design and structure. But very few know that there are many nearby areas which are more equally interesting as La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. There are many mountain retreats, lovely beaches and towns near Barcelona that Catalonia offers.

Everyone who wants to visit this city for the first time has the curiosity to know what are the things to do in Barcelona.

So, here is the list of places which are within one hour distance away from Barcelona and makes your visit unforgettable. Take some time on your trip to discover these beautiful places to visit near Sagrada Familia, Barcelona.

Montserrat

Montserrat is a must-see nearby attraction of Barcelona. This lovely monastery is embedded in a beautiful and amazing mountain range. It is the place where Catalonia’s patron saint (Virgin of Montserrat) once lived.

Girona

It takes one and a half hours to reach Girona from Barcelona. This beautiful and small city is famous for being the location for hit TV show Game of Thrones. People also come here to explore the ancient historical monuments and dreamy landscapes. Girona is also famous in the world for kept Jewish neighborhoods.

Sitges

Just at a distance of 40 kilometers from the south of Barcelona, There is a most stunning and incredible coastal town called Sitges. Sitges is considered once as the town of Fisherman. The tourists on the way to their trip to Barcelona, hardly miss visiting Sitges. Sitges offers the number of beaches, Mediterranean cuisine and low rises on the beachfront. The famous festivals of Barcelona, Carnival to Barcelona is celebrated here every year. Sitges also hosts the Sitges International Film festival.