10x Best Parks in Barcelona
Barcelona parks
Barcelona is a city with a number of beautiful parks. The city has more to offer than just the world-famous Park Güell. This page offers an overview of the best parks in Barcelona, such as the Parc de la Ciutadella, the parc de Montjuïc, and the beautiful viewpoint Bunkers del Carmel.
Park Güell
The best one by far is the famous Park Güell. It’s Gaudí’s park with the salamander and the mosaic benches. This park definitely has to be part of your city break. Do book your tickets in advance, as this part of the park is no longer free.
- Park Güell
Parc de la Ciutadella
The largest park in the city centre of Barcelona dates back to the 1888 World Fair with the Font de Cascada, the Arc de Triomf, and the zoo.
- Parc de la Ciutadella
Parc de Montjuïc
Montjuïc hill has many green parks as well as the sights from the Olympics and the World Fair. The castle of Palau Nacional offers you a fantastic view.
- Parc de Montjuïc
Zoo
Barcelona’s zoo is located in the Parc de la Ciutadella. Fun for all ages.
- Zoo of Barcelona
Jardí Botànic de Barcelona
The Montjuic has the ‘Jardi Botanic’; Barcelona’s botanical gardens
- Botanical gardens
Tibidabo & Amusement park
Take the funicular to the top of the Tibidabo mountain to enjoy a wonderful panoramic view. There’s also a small amusement park for the little ones.
- Tibidabo
Parc del Laberint d’Horta
On the edge of the city, you can find the ‘Parc del Laberint d’Horta’; a fun green park for kids with a challenging maze in the centre.
- Parc del Laberint d’Horta
Beaches of Barcelona
Not a park, but it is an area open to the public consisting of a four-kilometre stretch of coastline, divided over five beaches. Great for walking or running.
- Beaches in Barcelona
Bunkers del Carmel
The Turó de la Rovira, the best 360-degree viewpoint over Barcelona Spain at the Bunkers del Carmel. The uphill climb is more than worth the effort!
- Bunkers del Carmel
Parc de Miro
Behind shopping centre ‘Las Arenas’ at Placa d’Espanya, you will find the Miro park with a remarkable artwork by Joan Miro.
Parc d’Espanya Industrial
While riding the Hop-on-hop-off bus, you will see this park’s unusual lighthouses. If you skip it, you won’t miss much about this park.
Parks and gardens | Barcelona website
Barcelona’s parks and gardens
The city’s parks and gardens turn it into place to live in and are also areas for meeting and interaction, leisure and relaxation. Check out the list of Barcelona’s parks and gardens and enjoy nature without leaving the city.
Opening hours
Park timetables adapt to the hours of sunlight and vary during the year. To make the most of the natural daylight, they close each day at nightfall.
Trees of local interest
Barcelona has individual trees, palms and shrubs that are priceless not just for their long age, rarity and aesthetic qualities but also for their history. Check out the Catalogue on Trees of Local Interest and discover which ones they are.
La Ciutadella Knowledge Hub
Scientific and urban development project that will turn the Parc de la Ciutadella and its surroundings into a leading European hub for knowledge, dissemination, research and innovation.
History
Learn about the history of the city’s parks and gardens: from the early days following the industrial revolution, through the 1888 Universal Exhibition and the 1929 International Exhibition, right up until the present day.
The city’s green lungs
Barcelona’s green spaces act as important lungs for the city. There are different types of parks and gardens: historical, themed, urban and wooded. Discover the characteristics of each one of them.
Parks of blue and green
Explore Barcelona’s sea front by going from one park to another and visit the green spaces created in the city for the Olympic Games.
Biodiversity Atlas
Consult the maps that show some of the most important data on Barcelona’s biodiversity: the plant species that live in the parks and gardens, the trees that line the streets and the birds that nest in the city. Do you want to know which birds nest in a particular park? Visit the Bioiversity Atlas.
Parks in which to wander
Lose yourself in the city’s most emblematic parks and marvel at their magic.
Park Güell
Arrange a visit to Park Güell and enjoy one of Gaudí’s greatest works.
Horta’s Labyrinth Park
Step into the Horta Labyrinth Park, the oldest garden preserved by the city.
Parc de la Ciutadella
Take a boat ride or stroll among the sculptures of this quintessential Barcelona green area.
The Laribal Gardens
Terraces, pathways and tiny squares sculpt these Montjuïc gardens.
Serra de Collserola Natural Park
A magnificent massif with more than 8,000 hectares of natural park at your feet.
Parc de Montjuïc
A giant green lung with emblematic spaces like the Olympic Ring and the Botanical Garden.
Blogoteca Parcs i jardins EN
The blog centre
Want to know what else is on the Internet? We have compiled a collection of websites and blogs to help you make the most of the city.
Street Trees
Interactive map showing trees in the streets of Barcelona. (CAT)
Sortir amb nens
Compilation of activities and information about Catalonia’s parks.
(CAT)
Som de pícnic
Fully-equipped picnic areas in the city and around Catalonia. (CAT)
Brunch -In The Park Barcelona
Enjoy a brunch in the city, accompanied by electronic music.
Ass. Am. Jardí botànic
All the activities, visits and workshops organised by the Botanical Garden. (ES)
Quim, Elena and Éric’s travels
A family travel and getaway blog with a section on Barcelona’s parks and gardens. (ES)
VIVIR LOS PARQUES
Virtual visits to parks and gardens Search for the ones in Barcelona! (ES)
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Barcelona Parks – Happyinspain Guide
There is no better place than a picturesque park within the city to spend your free time for the benefit of body and soul without damaging your wallet. If you live or vacation in the Catalan capital and you suddenly have free time, go discover these paradises for yourself.
Barcelona has about 70 gardens, theme parks, historical parks, urban and forest parks, and countless squares.
The cleanliness and well-groomedness of these spaces is always on top, the locals love and cherish their city, it would never occur to anyone to leave uncollected garbage behind or damage city property.
It’s nice to take a break from a long walk, hide from the scorching sun, breathe in the smell of greenery, go boating or just lie on the green grass and stare at the clouds. Bring your own food and drinks, take friends or your favorite book, Barcelona’s parks will give you peace and delight with their beauty.
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Gracia
There are always queues in Park Güell to take a photo overlooking the city. But we will tell you one important secret – you can get into the park without queues and absolutely free of charge until 8 am. Ideal to see the sunrise over Barcelona and then have time to calmly walk before the buses with tourists arrive.
We are often asked by tourists who come to Barcelona for just a few days, where is it better to go – Montjuic or Tibidabo? In this article, we will tell you all the pros and cons of both places and you will decide where it is better and more convenient for you to go.
The biggest minus of Tibidabo is the transport connection to the center of Barcelona. If it’s not a problem for you to spend about 20 euros for a one-way taxi, then this question is no longer needed.
Montjuic
One of the most beautiful parks in Barcelona is located at the foot of Montjuic. You can get here from the city center on foot, and from its highest point you can admire a beautiful sunset. If you like architects and art, then we advise you to combine a visit to this park with a visit to the Joan Miro Museum.
Officially, this park is called Jardines de Laribal, but the locals call it the Greek Theater Park, because of the replica of the Athenian amphitheater located here, where many concerts and other events take place during the warm season.
Montjuic (Montjuic)
The official name of Barcelona’s cactus park “Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera” is somehow too serious for this nice place, walk along …
One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the Mediterranean is located on the Costa Brava, just 130 km from Barcelona, next to…
Eixample Esquerra (Left Eixample)
Few tourists know that the entrance to the building of the old Barcelona University is absolutely free and that there is a luxurious park inside …
Montjuic (Montjuic)
Walking through the cemetery – entertainment, of course, is rather dubious. But there are those whose visit is equivalent to a trip to the best world …
Montjuic
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Les Corts
Spanish kings throughout the ages loved to surround themselves with exquisite beauty and luxury.
And although Barcelona residents stubbornly call their city the capital …
Sants (Sants)
Parc de l’Espanya Industrial (“Park of Industrial Spain” – Cat.), under its not very attractive name, is fraught with, in fact …
Guinardo
Labyrinth Park is one of the oldest and most mysterious parks in the Catalan capital. For an inexplicable reason, it is not included in everything …
Les Corts
One of the most secluded and beautiful places in Barcelona is the Cervantes Park, also known as the Cervantes Rose Garden. Surprisingly, even on weekends…
Born
Ciutadella Park is, first of all, the Catalan symbol of freedom, as well as one of the most beautiful and popular parks in…
Barcelona parks. Spain in Russian – all about life in Spain
Barcelona is not only elegant modernist architecture, centuries-old Gothic or kilometers of city beaches, but also a lot of green park areas.
Islands of nature in vibrant Barcelona, where it is so pleasant to spend quiet hours in silence and unity with nature. In total, there are about 80 different parks in the city – historical, thematic, urban or forest park areas. In this article, we will tell and show some of the most interesting Barcelona Parks .
Montjuic Park
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Montjuic Park (Parc de Montjuic) is located on the mountain of the same name. The territory of this park is so vast that it is unlikely that you will be able to see all its charms in one day. Montjuic contains several picturesque gardens, a complex of sports facilities, where world-class competitions have been held for decades, including the Olympics-92 or Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. At the top of the Montjuic mountain, there is a historical fortress founded in the 17th century, this is one of the attractive sights of Barcelona.
Montjuic Park has a good location – proximity to the city center and to the sea.
The park is interesting for its diversity – in addition to extensive gardens and sports facilities, there is the Art Museum of Catalonia, the Joan Miro Foundation, the Miramar Hotel, the Greek Theater, the historical cemetery of Barcelona. The park becomes the venue for many cultural events, like outdoor film screenings or music festivals.
Montjuïc is connected by a cable car from the beach, and you can take a funicular to the top of the mountain.
From a height of 173 meters, one of the best views of Barcelona, both day and night, opens up – the historical center, the port of Vel, the cargo port and the city’s waterfront.
Ciutadella Park
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Ciutadella Park (Parc de la Ciutadella) literally means the Citadel and occupies the territory of the historical military fortification of Barcelona.
Today it houses the building of the Parliament of Catalonia, the Barcelona Zoo and an extensive park area.
Citadel Park is located in the historic center of the city, a pedestrian alley leading to the main entrance, which originates from the Arc de Triomphe. Ciutadella is a favorite vacation spot for locals. A common sight in the park are groups of young people on the lawns who come to play musical instruments, practice yoga in the fresh air or just lie on the grass.
Ciutadella is a great place for a family holiday. In addition to playgrounds, you can ride a boat in the swan pond or listen to musicians perform at the La Glorieta outdoor playground. In addition, the park is the venue for city celebrations, like the carnival in Barcelona.
Collserola Park and Mount Tibidabo
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Collserola is a mountain range that comes close to Barcelona from the northwest.
The Collserola Mountains have been declared a natural reserve and cover a vast area of the province of Barcelona.
The highest point of Collserola is the famous Mount Tibidabo. At the top of the mountain rises the temple of the Sacred Heart, and next to it is a television tower. Tibidabo has become popular among local residents and visitors to the city, primarily due to the Tibidabo amusement park. This is the oldest amusement park in Spain and one of the oldest in the world. To date, the amusement park has an updated infrastructure, where, however, the atmosphere of a retro amusement park has been preserved.
Parc Collserola and Mount Tibidabo are interesting not only for entertainment for the whole family, but also for walks along the protected mountain range. Collserola is suitable for hiking or cycling trips of various lengths. On the territory of the massif there are historical sights or holy places.
Guinardeau Park
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One of the most extensive parks in Barcelona – Guinardo (Parc Guinardo), which occupies a whole mountain in the Orta Guinardo area.
The park consists of three parts – a city park with a picturesque bush garden, a historical part and a wild forest.
Among the park’s serpentine dirt paths, there is the Quento Fairy Fountain, a sculpture of a boy with a hoop, and the Half Moon observation deck.
Guinardo Park is interesting for its wild nature in the heart of Barcelona.
Park Güell
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Perhaps the most famous and visited park in Barcelona is Parc Guell ( Parc Guell ), built by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. This park is distinguished by quaint “gingerbread” houses at the entrance, the central esplanade with a bench in the shape of a sea serpent, the Hall of a hundred columns and promenades with “bird’s nests”. Really impressive.
The Mount of the Three Crosses is considered to be a must-see in Parc Güell, where visitors take a couple of pictures on the high-rise monument against the backdrop of panoramic views of Barcelona and the sea.
Parc Güell, however, is not limited to the architectural delights of Gaudí. Outside the garden city, locals successfully walk their pets among the pines.
Horta Labyrinth Park
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Mysterious labyrinth park (Parc del Laberint d’Horta) is located on the territory of the former manor Desvalls. The park includes a 19th-century romantic garden and an 18th-century neoclassical garden.
When you enter the park, you get the feeling that you are entering the 19th century. In fact, this is a garden-museum, where, in addition to the labyrinth of two-meter bushes, there is the Desvalls Palace, many sculptures, Tuscan columns and a pond with goldfish.
Cervantes Rosary
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The Cervantes Rose Garden is not the most popular park in Barcelona, but it deserves special attention.