The monastery of Montserrat beneath the mountain’s serrated rock pinnacles

5 of the best · Barcelona, Spain

Taxis, Scenic Drives and Motor Racing around Barcelona

The city’s official taxis, the Grand Prix circuit at Montmeló, the Garraf coast road to Sitges and the road up to Montserrat.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Barcelona.

  1. Black and yellow

    Barcelona taxis (AMB)

    Barcelona·Taxis

    Barcelona’s black-and-yellow taxis, regulated by the metropolitan authority.

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  2. Cliffs and coves

    The Garraf coast road to Sitges

    Garraf·Scenic drive

    The winding coast road through the Garraf massif to Sitges.

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Taxis 1

Official fares.

  1. Black and yellow

    Barcelona taxis (AMB)

    Barcelona·Taxis

    Barcelona’s black-and-yellow taxis, regulated by the metropolitan authority.

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Driving 4

Scenic roads, racing and car hire.

  1. Terminals 1 and 2

    Car hire at the airport

    El Prat·Car hire

    The main car-hire firms have desks at Barcelona-El Prat.

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  2. Races and track days

    Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

    Montmeló·Motor-racing circuit

    The Grand Prix circuit north of the city.

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  3. Cliffs and coves

    The Garraf coast road to Sitges

    Garraf·Scenic drive

    The winding coast road through the Garraf massif to Sitges.

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  4. Serrated peaks

    The road up to Montserrat

    Montserrat·Scenic drive

    The mountain road up to the monastery of Montserrat.

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