In the Mood for Green
A Complete List of Barcelona’s Parks
Alas, Barcelona is many things, but green is not one of them. Spain, save the Basque Country and Galicia, is dry and maybe this has something to do with cities favoring pavement to grass. Whatever the reason for the excessive concrete, it starts to wear a person down after a while. I knew it had been too long since I’d gone to the park when I saw a spider in my house and was surprised, realizing it was the first animal I’d seen in weeks. Does this make me a city slicker?
Barcelona does have quite a few small parks in the center and some hillside parks that overlook the city and the sea. Here is a list of a few of the best.
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Parc de la Ciutadella
What: One of the oldest city parks in Barcelona and the most central of Barcelona’s parks. Adjacent to the zoo.
Metro: L4 Barceloneta
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Address: Pg. de Pujades
08005 Barcelona
Open: 10am until nightfall every day.
Jardins del Palau Reial de Pedralbes
What: In up-town Barcelona adjacent to Parc Güell
Metro: L3 Palau Reial
Address: Parc Güell
Olot, 7
08024 Barcelona
Open: January, February, November and December:10am-6pm
March & October: 10am – 7pm
April and September: 10am – 8pm
May to August: 10am – 9pm
Parc del Castell de L’Oreneta
What: Great view of the city of Barcelona. Activities for children and families. Access: From Metro: Plaza Catalunya, S6 Reina Elisenda
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Address: Montevideo, 45
08034 Barcelona
Open: 10am until nightfall every day.
Muntanya de Montjuïc
What: Trails and museums plus 1992 Olympic installations.
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Address: Montjuïc
08004 Barcelona
Parc de Collserola
The largest metropolitan park in Spain. Good for biking and BBQ.
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Address: Carretera de Vallvidrera a Sant Cugat Km 4,7
08028 Barcelona
Open: 24 hours a day
Jardí Botànic de Barcelona
What: Mediterranean plants from all over the world.
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Address: Parc de Montjuiïc
Doctor Front i Quer
08004 Barcelona
Open: 10am – 5pm daily.
July & September: 10am – 3pm daily