We depart from Barcelona and head straight to Montserrat, just over an hour and a half away.
On arrival, there are various options available, but a visit to the sanctuary where the ‘Moreneta’ is housed is a must. The sanctuary has been in use for almost 1000 years for those pilgrims and other visitors who have climbed this spectacular mountain.
At 1pm on weekdays there is the chance to hear one of Europe’s oldest children’s choirs, La Escolania de Montserrat.
You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Museum of Montserrat, with its five collections, ranging from Archaeology
from the Biblical East to Modern Painting and Sculpture.
Besides these cultural possibilities, the paths of the Montserrat parkland offer a number of different walks, each offering a different perspective on the stunning views over the surrounding landscape, many of which are peppered with small chapels and hermitages.
There are routes to suit all tastes and energy levels, from fairly strenuous treks to gentle strolls, all of which allow you to marvel at the unspoiled beauty of this protected natural park.
Another option is to take one of the two rack railways, or the cable car, offering yet more views of the area.
Afterwards, we leave for Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, the Cava Capital, where we will visit some of the biggest underground wine cellars in Europe.
Sant Sadurni d’Anoia is situated in the Penedès wine-growing region, which boasts one of the widest varieties of grape of any
wine-growing region in the world.
The tour will continue with a visit to one of the vast wine cellars, where they will demonstrate exactly how the famous sparkling
wine is produced, from the first pressing of the grapes to the second fermentation in the vast expanse of cellars.
This will of course be accompanied by the chance to sample the ‘product’, to see exactly why it has acquired such international
fame.
From here, the tour returns to Barcelona.
