Hello. I am traveling with my husband and in-laws to Barcelona for a week. We are going to see the Formula 1 race the first weekend. The rest of the week will be a mix of seeing Barcelona and day trips. Nothing finalized but so far thinking Montserrat, Girona, Besalu, and / or Figueres. My husband would prefer a 'home base'. We are all seasoned travelers and are comfortably with public transportation. We are also relatively laid-back, so being overly constrained by a limited train schedule isn't desirable. Trying to decide between these options - any suggestions?
- Rent an apartment outside the city for the days of the race and the two days in Girona / Besalu. Rent a car during this time. Then move to an apartment in Barcelona for three days, get rid of the car.
- Rent an apartment for the entire week slightly northeast of Barcelona. Use trains to get into the city, rent a car for Girona days.
- Rent an apartment in the city proper for the days of the race and three days of sightseeing. Move to an apartment in Girona for two days.
Thanks so much!