4 National Parks Tours in Barcelona to Book This Year

1.Horseback Tour in Montserrat National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $116Our pick

From Passeig de Gràcia, travel by van to Montserrat for an abbey visit and market stop, then ride a horse through the national park on the route of three Romanesque hermitages. Groups are limited to eight, and guides may lead in English, German, Spanish, Basque or Catalan. The ride is walking pace, making it suitable for beginners who meet the tour’s age and weight limits.

“Enjoyed our time in Montserrat and loved the horseback riding! One of the longest rides I have been to as a tourist and I appreciated the beauty of the mountainside! Highly recommend Jordy!”

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2.Ebro Delta National Park: Guided Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 17 reviews · from $43Best value

From a wooden beach kiosk in Riumar, a Jeep takes you to the horses for a gentle guided ride through Ebro Delta rice fields. Your guide explains local rice cultivation, plants and wildlife. The private-group outing is listed at 50 minutes, though the time in the saddle may be closer to 30 minutes. English, Spanish and Catalan are offered.

“a superb quiet ride in the rice fields the tour was a bit short 30 min on horseback 🐎 our guides were great (🇨🇭)😁”

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3.Ebro Delta National Park: Scenic Drive and Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Join a guide and a group of up to eight for a three-hour tour through the Ebro Delta. A scenic Jeep ride links stops on local ecology and culture with a kayak or paddleboard trip toward Isla Margarita, past Riumar Beach and Garxal lagoon. Binoculars, water, equipment, and a drink at the end are included.

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4.L’Escala: Try diving in the Montgri nature reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $102Top rated

Meet at Grassi Sub in L’Escala for a three-hour introduction to scuba. After a short briefing, you’ll head by boat into Montgrí Natural Park for a guided underwater session of about 20 minutes, then have time to swim or snorkel. Instructors speak five languages, and Bernadette and Diane are among the staff named.

“Bernadette et Diane ont été très gentilles, seul point à préciser et le questionnaire à remplir surtout si on plus de 45 ans ...”

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