Barcelona Arenas Shopping Centre
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
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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!
6 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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Montjuïc to Barceloneta Port Cable Car
Barcelona Transbordador Aeri del Port cable car 1.3Km over Port Vell Marina from Montjuïc to Barceloneta. Tickets & Tips
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14th Century Gothic Barcelona Cathedral
Barcelona Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia. Visitor info, tickets and images from the secluded cloister, cathedral & roof terrace
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Santa Maria del Pi Basilica museum and bell tower roof visit
14th century Gothic Basilica offering extended tourist visits to crypt museum space, garden, exhibition room, treasures room and bell tower roof tour.
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Torre Colom Barcelona
built for the 1888 World Exposition, the Columbus Monument has an elevator to a narrow enclosed viewpoint below the crowning statue by sculptor Rafael Atche.
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Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral
Gothic cathedral built in 1383 at the peek of Catalonia's Maritime and mercantile prominence. Free entry but also offers a guided tour including visit to the rooftop.
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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.
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
Spectacular viewpoint and night hangout that has the ruins of an anti-aerial bombardment gun battery from the civil war.
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Sacred Heart Of Jesus Temple Tibidabo
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 Ammusement Park - Parc d'atraccions
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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Fabra Observatory
Historic 1904 fully functional observatory by architect Josep Domenech i Estapa. Observatory offers guided visits and summer evening dinner & stargazing.
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Tibidabo via forest path and 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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Montjuïc Castle 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 de Montjuïc. Tickets and info for getting to Montjuïc castle
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Montjuïc Gardens near Funicular station
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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Montjuïc to Barceloneta Port Cable Car
Barcelona Transbordador Aeri del Port cable car 1.3Km over Port Vell Marina from Montjuïc to Barceloneta. Tickets & Tips
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Museo Nacional Art Catalunya MNAC
MNAC art museum in Montjuïc, Barcelona. Collections of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque plus Catalan Modern Art. Tickets & discounts.
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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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Sant Pere de Martir to Valvidrera Reservoir
Easy 7km Parc collserola route to Sant Pere de Martir telecoms tower & along ridge with views of Barcelona terminating at Vallvidrera reservoir. CALCOTADA HIKE
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Collserola Caraterra de Aiguas walk or Cycle
A great walking, running and cycling route in the collserola foothills with spectacular views of Barcelona city. Accessible from multiple points in Barcelona City.
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40 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 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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Sant Jeroni from Colbato Via Bus
17 km MEDIUM route to Sant Jeroni, sumit of the Montserrat mountain from Colbato via vineyards, rural restaurant CALCOTADA HIKE
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Montsearrat Easy 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 from Montserrat Monastery
An EASY-MEDUIM 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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Easy Montserrat Walking Route
7km EASY circular route from Montserrat Monastery that passes via several abandoned hermitages and viewpoints in the Montserrat Mountain range.
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Montserrat Aeri Cable Car Ride
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 Cremallera and Funiculars
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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Cardona Salt Mine And 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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Costa Brava's Tossa de Mar in 2023
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 & 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 aqueduct 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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Taga Sumit from Ribes de Freser
17 Km walk 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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Ribes De Freser To Vall De Nuria Via Queralbs
15 Km walk from Ribes de Freser to the vall de Nuria ski resort via cattle grazing hills, pine forests, a spectacular mountain valley the village of queralbs and waterfalls.
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Puigmal Sumit From Vall De Nuria
10 Km walk from Nuria resort to Puigmal summit via cattle grazing hills, pine forests and a mountain river to the summit. Spectacular panoramic views.
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Toses to Planoles via Serra De Montgrony
13 Km walk from Toses to Planoles via Serra de Montgreny mountain ridgeline giving spectacular 360 panoramic views descending and climbing to each peak.
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Vall De Nuria Racked Railway and Queralbs
Cremallera de Nuria is a racked mountain railway from Ribes de Freser to Nuria Resort via the village of Queralbs. Nuria Resort is 5km from the French border.
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Nuria Winter and Summer Mountain resort
Nuria 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
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 route to Santuari de Bellmunt from Saint Quirze de Besora returning to Torello via forest ridge path and castllet
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Magical Forest Fageda De La Grevolosa autumm colours hike
Circular 15km car accessible hiking route following a ridge line ascent and going down via one of the most beautiful forests in Catalunya
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Medieval Rupit waterfalls and cliffs hike
Easy 11Km circular hike from Rupit via Sallent waterfall, Cingles de Castellet cliffs and Castell De l'Envestida viewpoint
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Tavertet Moli Bernat waterfall & Morro del Abella
One of the most emblematic hikes in Catalunya under a waterfall via a cliff path with ladders & spectacular viewpoints of Panta de Seu Reservoir
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Tagamanent Castle Sumit
A 16km circular route from Sant Marti de Centelles through cattle grazing hills and forests to a ruined castle. This route is only 1 hour from Barcelona on the train.
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Sant Quirze De Besora Montesquiu Castle 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 Campdevanol
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 Figaro
Meduim 14km linear route from Figaro to Sant Marti de Centelles via Valcarquera river valley to Bellver Farmhouse Restaurant and Tagamanent Castle ruin via forestal paths.
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La Garriga Los Cingles De Berti Figaro
A 17km route via Puiggracios 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 leaves on the trees.
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Montseny Valldrau to Sant Seigimon 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 Marti 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
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 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
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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Natural Pools and 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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Collioure Beach Town in France
Historic Beach town in southern France on the Cote de Cote-vermeille with two fortresses, a historic harbour, town beaches and great restaurants
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Collioure to Banyuls-sur-Mer Coastal Hike
17Km meduim coastal hike along the Cote Vermeille in southern France via the town of Port Vendres and the Cap bear lighthouse along rocky exposed coastal path interspersed with beautiful beaches.
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Easy Snowshoe hike to La molina Refugi Niu de 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 route
Second most famous mountain in Catalunya. Pre-Pyrenees twin peaked summit medium circular 14km hiking route for summer or winter
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