Montserrat is a monastery situated in the mountains and has the most beautiful view of the entire area surrounding it. You can see the Pyrenees Mountains to the north, and downtown Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.
To get there, you can take a train for about 1.5 hours or drive for about 1 hour. After going, I personally don't recommend doing a guided tour if you want to hike. I think you would be too limited on time with all there is to see (I hiked around for about 4 hours). But, if that doesn't interest you and you just want to see the monastery and initial view, go for a tour.
The Parc National de le Muntanya Montserrat, where the monastery is located, has numerous hiking trails that lead you to special sites in the area and all the way to the top of the mountain. A cross on a cliff, statues, and small chapels are along the paths. The entire areas is so peaceful and there were quite a few people around to talk to and share the experience with.
If you take the train, you can also take a cable car to the monastery and hike from there. It's a thrill and gives nice views of the valley below. There is also a tram that will take you to a chapel, eliminating the hike for you.
I hope the pictures speak for themselves when it comes to the view. The monastery and basilica there are so amazing, too. Montserrat is known for the Black Virgin shrine and statue in the Basilicia, so I was able to see that! The whole experience was incredible and was one of the best days I have had in a while. Hiking for hours to get such a jaw dropping view is always worth it.
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