Barcelona: Helicopter to Alella Winery & Optional Sailing Return

Twelve Minutes by Helicopter to Catalonia's Quietest Wine Region

You fly by helicopter from Barcelona to the Alella wine region, tour a prestigious winery, taste award-winning whites and cavas over a pairing lunch with a small group and bilingual guide, then return to the city either by van or by sailing boat. The whole day is arranged — no transport logistics to handle yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter flight and winery visit

• Depart from Barcelona Heliport
• Fly to Alella wine region
• Arrive and check in at winery
• Enjoy winery tour and tasting
• Return to Barcelona by van or sail

The Experience

The helicopter lifts off from Barcelona Heliport and the city drops away fast. In twelve minutes you're descending into Alella, a wine region so small and tucked away that most people in Barcelona have never heard of it. The ones who have don't talk about it much. You land in the heart of one of Catalonia's most prestigious D.O. designations, and from there it's a guided walk through the vineyard and into the winery itself — the kind of place where the owner knows every vintage by hand.

The winery tour moves at its own pace. You see how the whites and cavas are made, taste through a selection that's won awards, and then sit down for a gastronomic pairing lunch. The food is built around the wines, not the other way around. Your bilingual guide stays with the group the whole time — it's small, never more than seven people — so there's room to ask questions without feeling like you're holding anyone up. The afternoon light starts to shift while you're still at the table.

After lunch you have a choice. You can take the van back to Barcelona — it's a straightforward drive that gets you back to the city by early evening. Or you can walk down to the marina and sail back instead, which means watching the light drop over the water and arriving in Barcelona by boat as the day ends. Either way, you're not arranging transport yourself or figuring out how to get from the winery to the next thing. That's already decided.

What’s included

• Helicopter flight from Barcelona Heliport to Alella.
• vineyard and winery guided visit.
• wine tasting of selected wines.
• gastronomic pairing lunch.
• bilingual specialist host and guide.
• van transfer back to Barcelona or optional sailing upgrade to return by boat.
• small group of up to 7 people.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by World Experience

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to reach a prestigious wine region without driving yourself and want the whole day — from arrival to return — already arranged. The helicopter cuts out the commute, the small group keeps the pace unhurried, and choosing between van or sailing at the end means you decide how the afternoon finishes.

Top questions

How long is the helicopter flight from Barcelona to Alella?

Twelve minutes.

What's included in the winery visit?

A guided tour of the vineyard and winery, wine tasting of selected wines, and a gastronomic pairing lunch.

How many people travel in the group?

Small groups of up to 7 people.

Can I choose how to return to Barcelona?

Yes. You can return by van or upgrade to sail back to Barcelona, which is optional.

Is there a guide with the group the whole time?

Yes, a bilingual specialist host and guide stays with the group throughout the day.

What's the Alella wine region known for?

It's one of Catalonia's smallest and most prestigious D.O. designations, known for award-winning whites and cavas.

Do I need to be fit for this experience?

No, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What time does the day end?

You return to Barcelona by early evening by van, or by sailing boat as the afternoon light drops if you choose the sailing option.