Montserrat Monastery Tour from Barcelona w/ Natural Park Hiking

SHORT DESCRIPTION
Experience Barcelona's holy mountain, Montserrat, on a half or full day tour. Board the Montserrat Railway to observe the area's fascinating flora and fauna. Follow a natural trail (soft hiking) replete of verdant beauty in Montserrat Natural Park. Taste the typical catalan dessert, mel i mató (cheese drizzled with honey) from the local farmers.

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LONG DESCRIPTION
The experience starts in the upper part of Passeig de Gràcia, before journeying to experience the natural splendor of Montserrat, Catalonia's most emblematic mountain. Topped by a Benedictine Monastery, Montserrat is an ideal half-day trip to spend a fun day in nature, just a few kilometers away from Barcelona. On the way to the Monastery, admire the Massif of Montserrat, a spectacular multi-peaked rocky range packed with unique needle-shape formations. Upon arrival, visit the Monastery, which was founded in the 10th century and still functions to this day, with over 70 monks. It is also well-known for hosting the figure of La Moreneta (visit not guaranteed), who is the patron saint of Catalonia. Your guide will bring history alive by explaining the history and ventures of this Monastery dating nearly a thousand years.

Board the Sant Joan Railway to observe the area's fascinating flora and fauna. The tour will continue a soft hike replete with verdant beauty while you admire a scenic landscape in Montserrat Natural Park. "To recover some energy after the hiking, you will taste the typical catalan dessert, mel i mató (cheese drizzled with honey) from one of the local farmers. The sweetest way to end this wonderful tour.

You will have free time Visit the farmers market Visit the cafeteria Check the souvenirs stores The Escolania is a boys' choir of sopranos and altos based at the Benedictine abbey Santa Maria de Montserrat near Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Meet your guide again to go back to the bus way back to Barcelona.

Occasionally the Montserrat mountain railway has to undergo maintenance. If the rail way is undergoing maintenance, this tour's route and the hike will be adjusted to include all the best views and ensure you still see the Montserrat Abbey, and have a great time.

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