10 Activities
A Getaway to Garraf
Starts from
Barcelona
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
10
Duration
10 hrs 50 min
Length
34 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Barcelona
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
10 hrs 50 min
Length
34 mi
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
- Active Leisure
James Taylor
Travel Expert
- Enjoy a tour and tasting at one of the region's most celebrated wineries.
- Discover the tranquil Garraf Buddhist Monastery nestled in the mountains.
- Dine at a fabulous restaurant in the popular port city of Sitges.
This one-day itinerary takes in the wonderful Garraf area, west of the city of Barcelona. With emerald-green mountains, a picture-perfect coastline, wineries, and historic medieval buildings to discover, your day will be full of fantastic things to do.
From peaceful explorations of the Garraf Buddhist Monastery to sampling the wine of the region, you'll have an entire day's worth of fun while following this route through the Garraf region. Speaking of driving, the roads themselves are as much an attraction as the stops along the way, twisting through the rolling hills and revealing glimpses of the Mediterranean in the distance.
From peaceful explorations of the Garraf Buddhist Monastery to sampling the wine of the region, you'll have an entire day's worth of fun while following this route through the Garraf region. Speaking of driving, the roads themselves are as much an attraction as the stops along the way, twisting through the rolling hills and revealing glimpses of the Mediterranean in the distance.
Categories
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
- Active Leisure
This one-day itinerary takes in the wonderful Garraf area, west of the city of Barcelona. With emerald-green mountains, a picture-perfect coastline, wineries, and historic medieval buildings to discover, your day will be full of fantastic things to do.
From peaceful explorations of the Garraf Buddhist Monastery to sampling the wine of the region, you'll have an entire day's worth of fun while following this route through the Garraf region. Speaking of driving, the roads themselves are as much an attraction as the stops along the way, twisting through the rolling hills and revealing glimpses of the Mediterranean in the distance.
From peaceful explorations of the Garraf Buddhist Monastery to sampling the wine of the region, you'll have an entire day's worth of fun while following this route through the Garraf region. Speaking of driving, the roads themselves are as much an attraction as the stops along the way, twisting through the rolling hills and revealing glimpses of the Mediterranean in the distance.
James Taylor
Travel Expert
- Enjoy a tour and tasting at one of the region's most celebrated wineries.
- Discover the tranquil Garraf Buddhist Monastery nestled in the mountains.
- Dine at a fabulous restaurant in the popular port city of Sitges.
Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
33 mi1 mi
Rolling Mediterranean Hills
This one-day itinerary takes in the wonderful Garraf area southwest of the city. Your first stop is at the winery, where you'll enjoy a tasting and a tour, before following the winding roads up into the Garraf Nature Park, with stops at the Buddhist Monastery and several of the sleepy villages along the way.
Towards the end of the route, you'll drive south to the popular town of Sitges, the seaside escape of choice for many locals in Barcelona, where you'll enjoy a beautiful dinner.
Towards the end of the route, you'll drive south to the popular town of Sitges, the seaside escape of choice for many locals in Barcelona, where you'll enjoy a beautiful dinner.
10:001 hr 30 min
Can Ràfols dels Caus
Your first stop on this tour through the Garraf region is this winery in the far corner. Tours are offered at 10:00 in the morning, so there's no time to waste! You'll learn about the vineyard, its history with wine, and appreciate the gorgeous countryside views.
The best part is that you get to choose how you experience the winery – are you after a more technical visit that delves into the art of winemaking, or would you rather take a leisurely stroll through the grape vines with a tasting at the end? It's completely up to you.
The best part is that you get to choose how you experience the winery – are you after a more technical visit that delves into the art of winemaking, or would you rather take a leisurely stroll through the grape vines with a tasting at the end? It's completely up to you.
4.5 mi
15 min
11:4530 min
Hospital de Cervelló de Olesa de Bonesvalls
After exploring the wonderful winery, it's time to dive into the Garraf Park. This area is a beautiful reserve, with a handful of towns scattered across the hills and rural farmhouses hidden in the valleys. Your first stop is in the small village of Olesa de Bonesvalls, where this fantastically preserved Medieval hospital sits. It forms part of a compound, connected. The small village is also worth a short stroll around the streets.
5.9 mi
15 min
12:301 hr 30 min
El Niu
After your quick stop in Olesa de Bonesvalls, it's back in the car and a beautiful drive across to one of the larger towns in the region, Begues. Nestled in a valley surrounded by wooded hills, it's a very attractive place.
Make a stop at Restaurant El Niu for lunch, offering classic home-cooked Catalan meals.
Make a stop at Restaurant El Niu for lunch, offering classic home-cooked Catalan meals.
9 mi
30 min
14:302 hrs
Sakya Tashi Ling
Your next stop on this route is one of the most interesting attractions in the Garraf Nature Park: the Buddhist Monastery. Nestled among the quiet hills, it's a tranquil place that encourages you to slow down and take in the gorgeous Mediterranean landscapes.
Visitors are free to wander around, admiring the fascinating mix of Catalan Modernism and Tibetan architecture, the prayer flags fluttering in the wind, and the beautiful temple.
Visitors are free to wander around, admiring the fascinating mix of Catalan Modernism and Tibetan architecture, the prayer flags fluttering in the wind, and the beautiful temple.
5 mi
20 min
17:005 min
Car Park
After your time at the monastery, jump back in the car and head west toward the small village of Olivella. Leave your car at this parking lot and take your time walking around.
0.1 mi
5 min
17:1530 min
Parròquia de Sant Pere i Sant Fèlix
Olivella is a charming place to stop for a short stroll around, culminating outside this quaint stone church.
8.9 mi
20 min
18:105 min
Car Park
Enjoy the drive down from the hills of Garraf into Sitges, one of the most glamorous towns on the coast. Parking here can be tricky, so instead of trying your luck by looking for space on the street, make your way straight to this parking lot not far from the old town and beach.
0.7 mi
15 min
18:3030 min
San Sebastian Beach
After you've found a parking space, enjoy a stroll through town toward the beach. Once you're here, there's plenty of time before dinner to wander along the shore toward the city's impressive church, sitting at the edge of the Mediterranean.
0.3 mi
5 min
19:1530 min
Church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla
From San Sebastian Beach, it's a lovely stroll down the coast past some of the most beautiful scenery in Sitges. The church sits at the edge of the coast, with cobbled streets that lead underneath arches and along the sea wall, offering fabulous panoramas over the Mediterranean and the gentle curve of the bay. Once you emerge out the other side, another beach and promenade to enjoy.
There are plenty of beachfront bars for a nice drink before dinner, watching the sunset over the ocean.
There are plenty of beachfront bars for a nice drink before dinner, watching the sunset over the ocean.
0.3 mi
5 min
20:001 hr 30 min
La Incidència Del Factor Vi
For dinner in Sitges, it's hard to go past Restaurant La Incidència Del Factor Vi. This restaurant doubles as a bodega, offering a fabulous selection of Catalonian and international wines alongside a mouthwatering menu of local dishes served with a contemporary and high-end flair.
After a long day of exploring the Garraf Park, it's time to head back home. With the late evening sun melting into an inky evening over the Mediterranean, you'll have the perfect backdrop for your return.
After a long day of exploring the Garraf Park, it's time to head back home. With the late evening sun melting into an inky evening over the Mediterranean, you'll have the perfect backdrop for your return.