Begin your morning on the rocking waves of the Mediterranean Sea. Board a luxury sailing yacht with a professional skipper. Enjoy snacks of olives, cheese, salami, and crackers and drinks of wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks. Then, continue your day by exploring the captivating landscape and spirituality of Montserrat, which is the magical mountain of Catalonia. The rich architecture is sure to take your breath away. Visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which holds the famous 12th-century Romanesque carving of Verge Moreneta (The Black Madonna). You will also be able to visit the audiovisual exhibition about the history and creation of Montserrat and to taste the typical liquors of Montserrat.

This eco-friendly Montserrat hike is a fantastic hiking tour near Barcelona which results in a minimal ecological footprint. Your guides will provide you with a zero CO2 emissions transfer with a railway journey from Barcelona to Monistrol village. This journey is led by a local mountain guide. From Monistrol, you’ll start an unforgettable hiking experience. You can choose from 2 difficulty levels of hiking: • Sports hike: 7 miles, with 3,300 feet elevation gain, lasting for 6 hours • Performance hike: 10 miles with 4,500 feet elevation gain, lasting for 7-8 hours Both hikes pass through a variety of terrains and landscapes of Montserrat. This tour is a complete hike that will help you learn why the Mountain of Montserrat is a religious icon known all over the world. Throughout the route you’ll learn of the geology of the mountain, including many things that make it unique. You’ll admire many hermit houses where monks spend long hours in prayer, and following your hike, you’ll visit the Benedictine monastery, which is nestled in the cliffs of the mountain.