The perfect scenic walks round Barcelona…

Barcelona is a wide ranging metropolis to go to at any time of yr, and while it’s unimaginable in the course of the summer season months, you would possibly end up wanting a break from the crowds. We’ve ready a choice of our favorite walks so that you can attempt throughout your keep in Barcelona, so you may ‘get away from all of it’ and examine out a few of these beautiful websites on our listing. You don’t should be a mountaineering knowledgeable to take pleasure in them – however you’ll want to have good strolling footwear and sufficient water. With the temperatures rising we might additionally suggest going early within the morning or later within the night.

Tibidabo

The primary one on the listing – and absolute favorite – is the hike as much as the Tibidabo Mountain and the church atop, the Templo del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. You can begin your stroll from just about wherever within the metropolis however we might suggest ranging from the Parc del Turó del Putxet. It’s a beautiful web site to go to; the park boasts some stunning flowers and is a really peaceable place. Stroll up Avinguda del Tibidabo and feast your eyes on the luxurious villas within the neighbourhood, persevering with to the underside of the Funicular by means of the Parc del Font del Racó.

The Funicular of Tibidabo, making its first journey in 1901, is without doubt one of the oldest in Spain. Prepare: the enjoyable begins now! The mountaineering path begins instantly in entrance of the funicular, main up in your left. On the canine shelter flip proper and luxuriate in an incredible stroll by means of the shadowy paths – you may select from quite a lot of mountaineering trails, however don’t fear, Tibidabo summit could be very properly signposted. When you have got made it to the highest, we extremely suggest that you simply go to the church for its magnificent design and breathtaking views: constructed between 1902 and 1961 by Spanish architect Eric Sagnier in a roman-neo gothic-neo byzantine-modernist type, its location on the best level of Barcelona makes it the perfect place to see Barcelona in a 360-degree radius – should you undergo from vertigo, you have got been warned!

Entrance price to the church: €three.5, opening hours 11.00 – 20.00

Metro station: Vallarca (L3) or Avinguda del Tibidabo (L7)

Bunkers del Carmel

An aperitivo with a view – the second stroll on our listing is a path by means of Park Güell to the Bunkers of El Carmel. This stroll will take you again to some keys websites of the historical past of Spain. Begin the stroll in Park Güell and uncover Gaudí’s masterpieces earlier than heading to the Bunkers.

Constructed in the course of the Spanish Civil Warfare (1936-1939) as a defence level, at this time the Bunkers are a hotspot for Barcelonans and vacationers alike. Seize a bottle of wine or a number of cans of Estrella, some crisps and a blanket (season relying!), and watch the solar set behind Tibidabo Mountain.

Metro station: Lesseps (L3)

Vilanova Seaside

Fancy a swim with out hordes of vacationers? Then that is the proper answer. Catch the prepare at Sants station for Vilanova i el Geltrú. The trail begins on the north finish of Vilanova’s seaside, proper after the harbour. You’ll uncover a rocky footpath alongside outstanding cliffs, turquoise water, pebbles and sandy seashores.

It’s a bit of peace of heaven for the LGBT group, house to the primary LGBT seaside golf equipment. It is a very easy path with gorgeous views by means of the woodland of Massís del Garraf, ending within the stunning little city of Sitges, with modernist bourgeois buildings and half-timbered homes. Go to the Catholic church and the wall of Sitges on the finish of the seaside, getting misplaced within the small alleyways. Afterwards, take pleasure in a pleasant drink in one of many many bars within the city, you deserve it!

Find out how to get there: R2 from Sants or Passeig de Gràcia

Camí del Mar

To find a well known space in Barcelona, house to many vital sights of town, you’ll want to take a look at the Montjuïc Mountain and extra particularly, the Camí del Mar. Start your stroll on the Paral-lel or Drassanes metro station in direction of the Jardins de les Tres Xemeneies and begin climbing the mountain by means of Carrer de Palaudàries. Upon reaching Passeig de Montjuïc you’ll see a flight of stairs; climb them and take the trail in your left. This route provides gorgeous views of the harbour of Barcelona, with the cable automobile proper above your head and superb flora round you.

The following cease is the luxurious Resort Miramar, like a kingdom perched on the mountain, with its splendid gardens. Proceed to the suitable to hitch the highway as much as Montjuïc Citadel – however put together your self…it’s very steep. Visiting the fortress is worth it, because it’s of nice significance to the historical past of Cataluña. However right here comes the perfect a part of the whole stroll: standing in entrance of the Citadel, go left in direction of the ocean, following the indicators for ‘Camí del Mar’ and uncover the surface partitions of the fortress whereas having fun with one of the spectacular views of Barcelona. As a substitute of turning left, following the fortification, proceed straight, until you attain the enjoyable bar and restaurant underneath the pine bushes. La Caseta del Migdia is simply reachable by foot, hidden within the Montjuïc forest, and provides ice-cold beer and BBQ dishes to devour while having fun with the views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Metro station: Drassanes (L3) or Paral-lel (L2&L3)

Sandra Roig is Advertising Director at AB Condo Barcelona.

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