Where to park at Montserrat Monastery?
To visit the Montserrat Monastery , there are three central parking lots available:
1. Montserrat Monastery Parking lot at the top near the monastery complex
Parking directly at Montserrat Monastery : For those arriving by car, the parking lot on the mountain near the monastery is the best option. This allows you to reach the monastery complex, including the basilica, Black Madonna, and museum, on foot from the parking lot without using a cable car. However, please note that the parking lot is expensive , and there are two parking options at the monastery. Approximately 2 kilometers before the actual monastery, there is a barrier gate directly on the public road . You must take a parking ticket here – otherwise, you will not be able to pass through the barrier. The large parking lot begins immediately beyond the barrier. Parking spaces are located to the left and right of the road. If you park your car in the above-ground spaces here, you pay the parking fee as posted at the barrier gate.
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Montserrat monastery Parking fees
Please note that parking fees apply:
Motorcycles: Up to 30 minutes free, then €3.50 per day.
Cars: Up to 30 minutes free, then €7.00 per day.
Buses: Up to 30 minutes €40.00, then €80.00 per day.
These are the Montserrat Monastery parking fees as of our visit; no guarantee of accuracy.
Behind the surface parking spaces along the street, there is also a parking garage. These spaces are closer to the monastery and are the only alternative if the other parking areas are already full. Please note: If you enter the parking garage at the roundabout at the end of the surface parking area, it will be even more expensive. Keep this in mind when looking for a parking space.
You should also be aware that parking is limited. On sunny days during peak season, the parking lot can fill up quickly – even though the Montserrat Monastery parking lot has 1,000 spaces. It’s recommended to arrive early or in the late afternoon to secure a parking spot. Even during the off-season, it’s often difficult to find a free parking space around midday.
Montserrat Monastery parking lot near the valley station of the cog railway
Parking lot at the foot of the mountain, near the Montserrat cog railway’s valley station : This parking lot offers free parking for cars at the Cremallera de Monistrol Vila Rack train station. From there, you can take the Montserrat cog railway directly to the monastery. With this option, you’ll only have a short walk, as the cog railway takes you directly to the monastery.
-> How to find the parking lot at the Montserrat rack railway
Montserrat Monastery parking lot near the valley station of the Montserrat Funicular cable car
Parking is available at the foot of the mountain, near the valley station of the Montserrat Funicular . Visitors can park their vehicles here before taking the cable car up to the Montserrat Monastery. The parking lot usually offers ample space for cars and is easily accessible. However, it is advisable to arrive early to avoid waiting times for the gondola.
-> How to find the parking lot at the Montserrat cable car
MONTSERRAT MONASTERY TICKET
If you want to visit the monastery, you need a ticket. Since it’s very popular (2,000,000 visitors per year!), it’s worth planning ahead and securing your ticket. There are various ticket combinations available, depending on what you want to see. Here’s an overview of the currently available tickets:
–> Montserrat Ticket
Motorhome parking area Montserrat Monastery
At the large parking lot of Montserrat Monastery, which is reserved for buses during the day, there is a campervan parking area available from 4 pm to 8 am. Overnight parking at this campervan site costs €20 for a 24-hour period. Please note that there is no electricity, water hookups, or other amenities. There are also no facilities for wastewater or garbage disposal.
MONTSERRAT MONASTERY TICKET
If you want to visit the monastery, you need a ticket. Since it’s very popular (2,000,000 visitors per year!), it’s worth planning ahead and securing your ticket. There are various ticket combinations available, depending on what you want to see. Here’s an overview of the currently available tickets:
–> Montserrat Ticket
Further links for your trip
- all the information about Montserrat, Barcelona
- worth knowing about the monastery of Montserrat
- the current monastery of Montserrat prices
- the monastery of Montserrat opening Hours
- all of the Details for Montserrat to arrival
