Barcelona Sights

  1. Cremallera

    For Montserrat, the R5 line trains operated by FGC (www.fgc.es) run from Plaça d'Espanya station to Monistrol de Montserrat. They connect with the cremallera (rack-and-pinion train; www.cremallerademontserrat.com). TransMontserrat tickets include the train, cremallera , two Metro rides, unlimited use of the funiculars in Montserrat and an audiovisual display on monastery life. The TotMontserrat card includes museum entrance and a modest dinner at the self-service restaurant.

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  2. Golondrina Excursion Boats

    Kids will love the 1½ -hour jaunt around the harbour and along the beaches to the northeast tip of town aboard a golondrina (swallow). Shorter trips are also available (and tend to leave more often).

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