
Attractions within 3 to 4 hours from Barcelona by car
A filter that selects day or weekend trips further afield that are three to four hours travel outside of Barcelona capital by car
Description of distance of 3 to 4 hours by Car
There is so much more to Barcelona than the city itself. There are great day or weekend trips to the Catalan countryside and coastal areas that are full of overwhelming natural beauty and cultural activities to be enjoyed.
On this page I have listed what to do and see outside of Barcelona city and within 3 to 4 hours via private transport, i.e a car. While the main focus of content is accessible for everyone via public transport, there are some places that are so breathtakingly beautiful that they deserve to be included.
This list covers remote villages and hiking trails in Catalunya and where applicable I have linked each place to nearby attractions when thinking about planning weekend trip or holidaying outside of the capital.
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Happy Exploring!
Attractions within 3 to 4 hours by Car


Aigüestortes Peguera Valley Black Lake & Reservoirs Hiking
A challenging 15km circular hike from Espot to black lake, Refugi JM blanc & Tort de Peguera lake in Aigüestortes natural park via the Peguera river valley
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Aigüestortes Sant Maurici Lake & Ratera Waterfall Hiking
Easy 12Km linear hiking route along Río Escrita to Estany Sant Maurici (largest Aigüestortes lake), Cascada de Ratera waterfall & Estany Ratera
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Aigüestortes Llavorsí to Rialp Whitewater Rafting
Guided route from Llavorsí to Rialp to experience whitewater rafting in the Noguera Pallaresa river. Discover the adrenaline of whitewater rafting safely
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Rivers of Aragon I - Alcanadre River & Bierge Natural Pools
10Km circular amphibious hike along the natural pools of Alcanadre River to the Bierge dam. A refreshing hike for the Summer in Aragon near to Catalan border
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Rivers of Aragon I - Alquézar & River Vero hike
Discover spectacular Alquézar village & complete a 13km circular hiking route via River Vero walkways in Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park
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Rivers of Aragon I - Adahuesca Medieval Village
Small charming historic medieval village ideal for an overnight stay in Huesca when visiting Alquézar & Salto de Bierge. Great food & accommodation
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Rivers of Aragon II - Congost de Mont-rebei Kayak
Kayak the stunning turquoise waters of Congost Mont-Rebei canyon along the Noguera Ribagorçana river from La Masieta parking to Montfalcó stairs
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Rivers of Aragon II - Congost de Mont-rebei Hiking
Spectacular hike along cliff side ravine path across Montfalcó suspension bridges & mountain side Montfalcó stairs along the congost de Mont-rebei valley
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French Pyrenees Weekend - Pic de Carlit Mountain Hike
15km Medium-Hard vertigo inducing circular mountain hiking route via lakes of the lac de Bouillouse French Pyrenees region to the 2921m Pic de Carlit summit
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French Pyrenees Weekend - Grotte Fontrabiouse Cave
The highest tourist visitable cave in France at 1530 metres showcases a 900m route through calcite caverns and passages with an underground emerald green lake
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French Pyrenees Weekend - Gorges de Carançà
12km circular scenic hike along Carançà river valley via suspension bridges and canyon side walkways along a forested Pyrenees mountain river
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French Pyrenees Weekend - Abbaye Saint-Martin-du-Canigou
13km circular hike from Vernet-les-Bains via forest waterfalls to the 11th Century Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey and viewpoints in the Canigou mountains
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Andorra's Vall d'Incles Pyrenees Mountain Hiking
Considered one of the most beautiful hiking areas in Andorra. An ascending pine forest walk leads to a mountain plain with lakes & waterfalls
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