What to see in Tavertet, the medieval village of Barcelona
 

If you are going to spend a few days in Barcelona and its surroundings, Tavertet is one of those villages that you cannot miss. Ideal for a weekend getaway, Tavertet is one of those essential places that should be on your route through the villages of Barcelona.
 

For this reason, if you land in Barcelona by plane, the best option for getting around the area is to hire a car at Barcelona Airport T1 or T2. Likewise, if you arrive in Barcelona by train, you can also hire a car at Barcelona's Sants train station. Being able to move around at your own pace, without depending on public transport timetables and with the flexibility of being able to travel with whoever you want makes car hire the most popular option for those who are going on a romantic getaway, a summer family holiday or need a car hire for day-to-day use.
 

In this case, visiting charming villages in the province of Barcelona such as Tavertet makes it necessary to have a vehicle to reach the destination more easily. Moreover, it is a very interesting place for family tourism and charming to discover with children, since its natural setting makes it interesting for various activities with the little ones of the house. But what can you do in Tavertet?
 

5 essential places to visit in Tavertet
 

• Viewpoints to enjoy the breathtaking views. Tavertet is a small but very special village. The village of Tavertet rests on a high crag and is surrounded by a large cliff. Because of this, the views from almost any point in the village are spectacular. Especially from the Mirador del Pla del Castell viewpoint or the Mirador del Silenci viewpoint.
   
• Route through the Romanesque art of the town. A visit to the church of Sant Miquel de Sorerols, which dates from the 11th century and is located on a hill; or the church of Sant Bartomeu Ses gorgues, which is located in the gorge above the river stream, are essential points of interest if you are going to visit Tavertet.
   
• Font de Rajols, a small fountain located next to a chapel erected in honour of the Virgin of La Helada.
   
• The Sau reservoir and the places where you can bathe in the stream of a small river in the area.
   
• The Montseny Mountains. Another point of interest to take into account in order to appreciate the richness of the landscape around Tavertet.
   

Tourism with children in Tavertet: More things to do in Tavertet
 

Taking a short walk through the streets of the historic centre and contemplating all the stone houses can be a good warm-up for some of the excursions that can be made in the surrounding natural landscape, which is ideal for families and children. There are several very interesting hiking routes: one is the one that leads to Puig de la Força and, less extensive, the one that ends at the Castle viewpoint.

As you can see, Tavertet is an interesting village to visit if you have made a trip to Barcelona. You can also visit other towns such as Sitges or Castellar de n'Hug. If you are planning to make the trip and you need a vehicle to make the route, don't think about it, take advantage of the car hire offers that we have prepared in Record go rent a car and enjoy the getaway.