Less than an hour outside the city, via a train from Espanya station, is the Montserrat monastery. Perched fantastically high on a spectacular, rocky mountain, you can get up there either on foot or by cable car. The monastery is impressive and the hiking trails around the mountain massif are numerous. Once the sun sets you’ll be left to enjoy the mountain views only with the deer who live up there. Settle down and watch the city lights come on below.
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Come to Barcelona in May or June to see the city burst into life. The tapas bars and nightspots are lively with visitors, and it’s warm enough to sunbathe on the sandy beaches. This is also the kick-off point of the city’s legendary festivals, promising an electric atmosphere.
Mid to late April and September are good bets for a quieter Barcelona. The cruise ship hordes and holidaymakers are yet to descend on the city, so the tourist attractions and tapas bars tend to be much sleepier and easy to access. The weather can still be really warm, but bring a jacket for the evenings when it cools right down.
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