How long should I spend at Montserrat?

How long should I spend at Montserrat? You can spend the whole day at Montserrat so you can take your time exploring the Montserrat Monastery. Alternatively if you don't have much time on your holiday you could take a half day visit to Montserrat. You can take a train from Barcelona to go to Montserrat.

How do you get around in Montserrat?

What is the best day of the week to visit Montserrat?

We recommend going from Monday to Friday; weekends are jam-packed with many local people and too many cars. If you can only go to Montserrat on the weekend, we recommend using the cable car or the cogwheel train to arrive from the town at the bottom of the mountain and have our driver pick us up to return to Barcelona.

Is Montserrat Caribbean expensive?

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to visit the black sand beaches of Montserrat, with its stunning and varied terrain. But unless you earn $70,000 a year, travelling to the Caribbean island currently isn't an option.

What is the most famous part of Montserrat?

The most famous is Saint Jeroni that is the highest part of Montserrat: here there is an amazing view of the valley below, where you can take fascinating photos! This chapel was built here after that people found the Virgin Statue.

What do I need to know before going to Montserrat?

Passports and visa: U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. passport at time of entry. NOTE: Generally, all U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Montserrat, as well as proof of anticipated departure from the island.

Why is Montserrat so famous?

Known to the Romans as Mons Serratus (“Saw-Toothed Mountain”) and to the Catalans as Montsagrat (“Sacred Mountain”), it is famous for its unusual appearance and the Benedictine monastery of Santa María de Montserrat, which houses an ancient wooden statue of the Virgin and Child that was supposedly carved by St.

Why do people go to Montserrat?

There are many places of interest in Montserrat, such as the Montserrat volcano, nice beaches, and several wonderful places to eat. You can travel to Montserrat at any time you want because there is always summer here.

Is Montserrat walkable?

For many visitors to Montserrat, their visit would not be complete without doing one of the walks around Montserrat mountain. It is easy to plan a trip to Montserrat and forget that you will be visiting far more than just a Monastery - you will be visiting a whole mountain.