Barcelona Arenas Shopping Centre mall complex
Visit Las Arenas shopping centre. Former bullfighting arena at Plaza d'España converted to shopping centre with roof top panoramic viewpoint
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The best Viewpoints in Barcelona - view Barcelona from above
68 things to do and see
My favourite places in Barcelona with a good viewpoint of the city, walking trails and mountain paths outside the city for stunning countryside views.
Description of Viewpoint
Barcelona is a city with picturesque streets, great parks and gardens and many museums. The size of the city is constrained by the Collserola mountains and Montjuic hill that surround the city and these places offer many great viewpoints to marvel at the city from above.
On this page I break down the best places to take in the views from within the city, from the hills around the city and some breathtaking panoramic views from hiking trails in the Natural parks outside of Barcelona.
Click on any of the below photos to find out more about each viewpoint.
Happy Exploring!
4 Barcelona city Viewpoints
Barcelona is a built up city that can get very crowded. There are plenty of viewpoints to escape the crowds and enjoy spectacular views over the city from unique vantage points. many of these viewpoints will be churches and cathedrals and they are worth visiting for the roof top tours.
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Barcelona Port Cable Car Tickets & info Teleferic del Port
Barcelona Transbordador Aeri del Port cable car 1.3Km over Port Vell Marina from Montjuic to Barceloneta. Tickets & Tips
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Basílica de Santa María del Mar - Born Cathedral
Gothic cathedral built 1383 at the peek of Catalonia's Maritime and mercantile prominence. Free entry but also offers a guided tour including visit to rooftop
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Mirador Colón - Barcelona Columbus monument & viewpoint
Built for 1888 World Exposition, the Columbus Monument has an elevator to a small enclosed Panoramic viewpoint below the crowning statue by sculptor Rafael Atche
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15 Barcelona Hills Viewpoints
The hills surrounding Barcelona offer multiple viewpoints from Tibidabo, Parc Guell, Carmel, Collserola Natural park and Montjuic. These are green spaces where you can enjoy walking, cycling and running with views of the city.
Sacred Heart Of Jesus Temple Tibidabo chuch and viewpoint
Modern Minor Basilica with Romanesque fortress crypt from 1911 and neo-Gothic Main church from 1951. viewpoint at the base of the Crowning Jesus statue
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Tibidabo Amusement Park - Parc d'Atracciones Tibidabo
Mountain top amusement park with modern & vintage fairground rides at Mount Tibidabo. Tips, transportation to the top (funicular), tickets & hours
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Torre Collserola Viewpoint Visits
Built as a TV transmission hub for the 1992 Olympic venues. One floor is a panoramic viewpoint. Tickets and visit info
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1904 Fabra Observatory for study of asteroids and comets
Historic 1904 fully functional observatory by architect Josep Domenech i Estapa. Observatory offers guided visits and summer evening dinner & stargazing
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Barcelona to Tibidabo via forest path and Fabra Observatory
EASY 3.44Km forestal path route from Barcelona FGC Av. Tibidabo to Tibidabo Church, viewpoint and parc de atraciones via Observatori Fabra
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Parc Güell, Barcelona - Essential Information & Tickets
Antoni Gaudí UNESCO world Heritage site & public park since 1926. Commissioned by Eusebi Güell to be a luxury housing estate
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Carmel Bunkers - Barcelona's Best City Viewpoint
Spectacular viewpoint and night hangout that has the ruins of an anti-aerial bombardment gun battery from the civil war
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Parc Collserola Sant Pere de Martir to Valvidrera Reservoir
Easy 7km walking route in Parc collserola to Sant Pere de Martir telecoms tower and along ridge with views of Barcelona terminating at Vallvidrera reservoir
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Parc Collserola Caraterra de Aigües walk or Cycle
A great walking, running and cycling route in Collserola foothills with spectacular views of Barcelona city. Accessible from multiple points in Barcelona
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Montjuïc Castle Bastioned Fortress Visitor Info
Military Museum & Fortress. Former prison & execution site from the Civil War. Spanish Army Barracks till 2007. City Viewpoint
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Montjuïc TMB Funicular & Cable Car to Montjuïc Castle
Teleferic de Montjuïc gondola cable car to Montjuïc Castle & Funicular deMontjuïc. Tickets and info for getting to Montjuïc castle
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Montjuïc Laribal, Joan Brossa, Mossen Cinto Verdaguer Gardens
Scenic romantic gardens with multiple city viewpoints. Early Gardens built for 1929 International Exposition with more recent gardens for 1992 Olympics
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Barcelona Port Cable Car Tickets & info Teleferic del Port
Barcelona Transbordador Aeri del Port cable car 1.3Km over Port Vell Marina from Montjuic to Barceloneta. Tickets & Tips
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Museo Nacional Art Catalunya MNAC in Palau Nacional
MNAC art museum in Montjuïc, Barcelona. Collections of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque plus Catalan Modern Art. Tickets & discounts
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The Free Barcelona Magic Fountains Show times
Magic Fountain by Carles Buïgas. Venetian towers inspired by campanile of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. Exhibition halls. All built for 1929 world expo
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46 Viewpoints outside of barcelona
The most spectacular viewpoints can be found while out hiking in the many natural parks in Catalonia. below is a selection of my favorites that have breathtaking views.
Delta Llobregat Nature reserve Park to Prat Beach
Barcelona Airport, El prat, is surrounded by a wetland nature reserve. Starting in the town and ending at the beach walking or cycling via the nature reserve.
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Montserrat Sant Jeroni sumit from Colbato Via Bus
17 km route to Sant Jeroni, sumit of the Montserrat mountain range from Colbato via vineyards, rural restaurant & several abandoned hermitages.
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Montserrat Monastery and Easy mountain Santa Cova walk
An EASY 1.4 Km route from Montserrat Monatery via Cami de la Santa Cova to Santa Cova chapel via monuments and sculptures with a distinctly religious theme.
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Sant Jeroni mountain summit from Montserrat Monastery
An EASY circular route Montserrat Monastery to Sant jeroni Sumit viewpoint via Santa Anna, Sant Jerioni, Santa Magdalena, Sant Joan and Sant Miquel hermitages.
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Montserrat Monastery and easy mountain hermitage walking route
Easy 7km circular route from Montserrat Monastery that passes via several abandoned hermitages and viewpoints in the Montserrat Mountain range.
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Montserrat from Barcelona by train + Aeri yellow cable car
Inaugurated in 1930, It is a short 5 minute scenic cable car ride from the FGC aeri de Montserrat train station to Monserrat Monastery.
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Montserrat from Barcelona by train + Cremallera Rack Railway
A history, some technical details, photos and usefull links about the Cremallera rack railway and funicular cable railways at Montserrat Monastery.
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Visiting Cardona Salt Mine, Museum & castle By Bus
Former salt mine active till 1990. Now open for guided tours and mine museum. Medieval 9th Century castle and luxury hotel. Once used to store the salt.
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Guide for Visiting Costa Brava's Tossa de Mar in 2024
Fishing village with 12th Century castle is a must visit town for beaches, water sports & hiking. All you need to know for your perfect holiday
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Cadaqués & Dalí's House Museum in Portlligat
What to do & see in Cadaqués & Cap de Creus. Romantic picturesque fishing village with Salvador Dalí house museum. Known for its artistic heritage
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Tarragona Roman Wall And Gardens (archaeological walk)
Tips, tickets and opening hours for visiting the MHT museum of the old roman city wall, gardens & later medieval fortifications of cannons
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Tarragona Roman Ferreres aquaduct | Pont del Diable
Roman aquaduct crossing Barranc del Diable river valley on the outskirts of Tarragona. Visitor tips for walking along the top of the viaduct and getting to information
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Tarragona Mediterranean Balcony | Balcó del Mediterrani
An urbanised cliff top pedestrianised boulevard with viewpoint over the Mediterranean coastline, Port, beach & Roman Ampitheatre
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History of Tarragona Museum Casa Canals
18th Century Neoclassical stately house ceeded to Tarragona city by the Canals Family in 1992 and opened as a Museum. Famous for the grand ballroom
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Tarragona Part Alta Historic City Centre
Waling route around the Roman and Medieval walled historic centre of Tarrgona, known as Part Alta because of it's location on a rocky 160m high plateu
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Taga Summit Pyrenees mountain hiking from Ribes De Freser
17 Km meduim hike from Ribes de Freser to the summit of Taga mountain via cattle grazing hills, pine forests and mountain ridges. Spectacular panoramic views
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Pyrenees Ribes De Freser To Vall De Núria Via Queralbs
15 Km walk from Ribes de Freser to the Núria resort via the spectacular vall de Núria mountain valley, Queralbs village & waterfalls
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Pyrenees mountain hiking Puigmal Summit From Núria Resort
10 Km walk from Núria resort to Puigmal summit via cattle grazing hills, pine forests and a mountain river to the summit. Spectacular panoramic views
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Pyrenees hiking via Serra De Montgrony from Toses to Planoles
13 Km walk from Toses to Planoles via Serra de Montgrony mountain ridgeline giving spectacular 360 panoramic views descending and climbing to each peak
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Pyrenees Vall De Núria Rack Railway & Queralbs village
Spectacular & Scenic Cremallera de Núria rack mountain railway. Ribes de Freser to Núria Resort via Queralbs village. Prices and ticket info
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Pyrenees Vall De Núria Resort Hotel & Restaurant Complex
Núria Resort is a winter and summer hotel restaurant mountain complex with ski slopes, ski lifts and great mountain hiking trails 5km from the French border
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Snow Shoe Hiking in Serra de Montgrony from Campelles
15Km circular snow shoe hiking route from Campelles village near Ribes de Freser in the Serra de Montgrony mountain range
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Santuari de Bellmunt viewpoint, chapel & restaurant
20km Medium hard linear Hiking route to Santuari de Bellmunt from Sant Quirze de Besora returning to Torelló via forest ridge path and castllet
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Magical Forest Fageda de la Grevolosa Autumn Colours Hike
Circular 15km car accessible hiking route following a ridge line ascent and going down via one of the most beautiful forests in Catalonia
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Medieval Rupit Village with Waterfalls & Cliffs Hike
Easy 11Km circular hike from Rupit via Sallent 100m waterfall, Cingles de Castellet cliffs and Castell De l'Envestida viewpoint
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Tavertet Molí Bernat Waterfall and Morro del Abella Viewpoint
One of the most emblematic hikes in Catalonia under a waterfall via a cliff path with ladders & spectacular viewpoints of panta de Seu Reservoir
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Tagamanent Castle Summit Circular Mountain Hiking Route
16km circular route from Sant Martí De Centelles via Parc Etnològic de Tagamanent to a ruined castle. Only 1 hour from Barcelona on the train
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Sant Quirze De Besora Montesquiu Castle & Mir Waterfall
18km route via Montesquiu castle, through forests to Besora Castle ruin & village. Abandoned water mill complex & giant waterfall. forestall ridgeline to town
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The 7 Waterfalls of Campdevànol Hiking Route
14km route via grazing hills to the torrent de cabana river which has 7 natural waterfalls surrounded by forests. Great place to go bathing in the summer
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Tagamanent Castle Ruin from Figaró via Vallcàrquera River
14km linear route from Figaro to Sant Martí De Centelles via Vallcàrquera river valley to Bellver Farmhouse Restaurant and Tagamanent Castle ruin
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La Garriga to Figaró via Cingles de Bertí & Clascar Castle
A 17km route via Puiggraciós Church and semaphore, Clascar castle ruin, along the top of a cliff wall. Spectacular valley views, returning via a waterfall
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Montseny Mountain hike from Coll Formic to Matagalls
13 Km circular autumn hiking route to Matagalls summit, Sant Miquel chapel & Sant Seigimon Monastery Restaurant via forest trails famous for the many coloured tree leaves
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Montseny Valldrau to Sant Segimon via waterfalls
16 Km circular hiking route to Sant Segimon Monastery Restaurant via forest trails and waterfalls. Famous for the Viladrau Chestnut fair
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Montseny River Gualba Waterfalls to Santa Fe
16Km medium-hard linear uphill autumn hike via Santa Fe & Gualba rivers, waterfalls, forests & a reservoir. Option to stay overnight in Santa Fe
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Montseny Santa Fe to Breda via Sant Martí de Riells
18Km medium-hard linear downhill autumn or summer hike from Santa Fe reservoir to Riells and Breda via forests & rivers with valley views
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Mola De Colldejou Plateau Hiking Trail in Llaberia Natural Park
18km route in Llaberia natural park via forestall paths. Ravine to Moll de Colldejou plateau ruined castle. Panoramic views of coastline and interior landscape
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Pratdip circular hiking route in Llaberia Natural Park
Hiking in the hellhound & vampire village of Catalunya. A medium hard 16km circular route in the Llaberia Natural Park
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Montsant Escaladei & Clot del Cirer 15Km circular route
Spectacular mountain route from former grand monastery via Montsant cliffs & mountain plateau to Clot del Cirer natural spring & Roca de miso viewpoint
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13Km circular route in Natural Pools & waterfalls of Siurana
Beautiful late spring or summer walking route from a mountain top village around a river basin with various waterfalls and natural swimming pools
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Historic Collioure Beach town with Fortresses
Historic Beach town in southern France on the Côte Vermeille with two fortresses, a historic harbour, town beaches and great restaurants
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Colliure to Banyuls-sur-Mer Coastal Hike
17Km meduim Côte Vermeille coastal hike in Southern France via the town of Port Vendres and the Cap bear lighthouse interspersed with beautiful beaches
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Easy Snowshoe hike la Molina Cable Car Station Niu de l'Aliga
Getting to La Molina Ski Resort by public transport, information about the activities and services, Snow shoe activity for beginners
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Pedraforca Circular Mountain Hiking Route from Gósol Village
Second most famous mountain in Catalunya. Pyrenees twin peaked summit medium circular 14km hiking route for summer or winter
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Aigüestortes Vall de Fosca Lakes and Reservoirs
Spectacular 14km circular hiking route via seven glacial lakes in high mountains of Aigüestortes Vall de Fosca using a cable car to climb to Estany Gento
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Aigüestortes Vall de Peguera Black Lake and Reservoirs
A challenging 15km circular hike from Espot to black lake, Refugi JM blanc & Tort de Peguera lake in Aigüestortes natural park via the Peguera river valley
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Aigüestortes Sant Maurici Lake & Ratera Waterfall
Easy 12Km linear hiking route along Río Escrita to Estany Sant Maurici (largest Aigüestortes lake), Cascada de Ratera waterfall & Estany Ratera
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