For many visitors a trip to Montserrat is the highlight of their visit in Barcelona, Spain. Especially families might find a trip to Montserrat interesting as the location offers something for any family member. From
Family apartments in Barcelona, the journey to Montserrat won´t take long and is a welcome change from the vibrant city life. The Montserrat Mountain near Barcelona is the site of the Benedictine abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat, which hosts the Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary and which is said to be the location of the Holy Grail in Arthurian myth. From here you will have the most spectacular mountain views of Catalunya. The Montserrat Monastery is also the home of the worlds famous Montserrat Boys Choir.
While walking through the unusual rock formations at Montserrat you will discover its whole natural beauty. It is not difficult to plan a trip to Montserrat from
Barcelona hotels. Within one hour you can travel to the amazing place by train which you catch from the station Plaza Espanya. Once at Espanya you have to take the line R5 towards Manresa. This train will directly bring you to the train stop
Aeri de Montserrat. With this cable car you will climb up the mountain and can enjoy the magnificent views from the cabins. All in all, a trip to Montserrat is a "must" if you are staying in the Catalonian capital Barcelona.
