9 days in Catalonia Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): stroll around Parc de Montjuic, admire the masterpieces at Joan Miro Foundation, see the interesting displays at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally visit Las Ramblas. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, appreciate the extensive heritage of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), then kick back and relax at Playa de La Barceloneta, and finally stroll around Parc Guell.

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Boston, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Boston in May since evenings lows in Barcelona dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to travel to Barcelona.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo.

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Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can drive to Montserrat.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): learn about winemaking at Finca Ca n'Estella.

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You can drive from Barcelona to Montserrat in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Barcelona.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and then stop by Las Ramblas.

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Drive from Montserrat to Barcelona in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Girona.

Catalonia’s second-largest city, Girona embodies old-world charm, with its narrow cobblestone streets and traditional Catalan culture.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): examine the collection at Cinema Museum Girona (Museu del Cinema).

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Traveling by car from Barcelona to Girona takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Barcelona in June, Girona is little chillier at night with lows of 58°F. On the 3rd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Figueres.

Figueres is the capital of the comarca of Alt Empordà, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain.The town is the birthplace of artist Salvador Dalí, and houses the Teatre-Museu Gala Salvador Dalí, a large museum designed by Dalí himself which attracts many visitors. On the 3rd (Sat), appreciate the history behind Monumento a Salvador Dali, then admire the masterpieces at Dali Theatre-Museum, then wander the streets of San Marti d'Empuries, and finally explore the ancient world of Siurana.

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Traveling by car from Girona to Figueres takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Girona in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Figueres, with lows of 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Roses.

Roses is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Empordà, located on the Costa Brava, in Catalonia, Spain. Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, kick back and relax at Plage Canyelles Petites, examine the collection at Coll de Roses, Wine Family Museum, then explore the world behind art at Salvador Dali House, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Esglesia de Santa Maria. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Espai d'art Pilar Pineda and then explore the striking landscape of Cap de Creus National Park.

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Getting from Figueres to Roses by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In June in Roses, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 64°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can go by car to Barcelona.

On the 6th (Tue), have fun and explore at CaixaForum Barcelona, see the interesting displays at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, then explore the world behind art at Joan Miro Foundation, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de La Barceloneta.

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Getting from Roses to Barcelona by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. On the 7th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.