Parks in Barcelona

Park Güell is one of the most popular attractions in Barcelona featuring some of the most fascinating works of famous architect Antoni Gaudi. Spread across 17 hectares the Park is a wonderland of mosaic artworks, whimsical sculptures and stunning architecture. The most striking feature of this beautiful place is the magnificent fusion of nature and architecture. The Park is divided into two sections where the main green space is free for the public but the monumental zone with all its sculptures and artworks is charged. The serpentine bench in the Park offers the best view of the city of Barcelona.

Ciutadella Park is one of the largest parks in Barcelona and it is located right in the heart of the city. It is a perfect green oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city where you can enjoy a refreshing nature walk or a leisurely picnic. Some of the beautiful features of this Park include a fountain, a picturesque lake where you can go boating and many beautiful sculptures that turn this green space into an art museum. The Ciutadella Park is also home to the Barcelona Zoo where there are over 4000 animals from 400 different species.

Parc de Cervantes is beautiful yet it is one of the more secluded parks in Barcelona and you can enjoy some peaceful time away from the crowd of the city. One of the best attractions of the Park are the 10,000 rose bushes that cover the expanse of the Park. During the spring season the roses are in full bloom and fills the whole garden with colors and scents turning it into a rose paradise. There are carefully arranged and designed flower beds, beautiful lawns and winding walking trails from where you can enjoy the lovely blooms.

This is one of the most unique parks in Barcelona and features some spectacular contemporary designs that promote sustainable architecture. This fabulous 14 hectare park is divided into seven large expanses comprising a spacious children’s play area, a pretty lake with sculptures that spouts water, a massive central plaza, a beautifully raised walking path that runs over the water, a skating rink and football pitch. Children will have a great time climbing over concrete structures, grassy hillocks and sliding down the gigantic slide that can accommodate the entire family at once.

This stunning green space is one of the oldest gardens in Barcelona that is still in perfect condition. The elegant landscape of the garden will make you feel as if you have been transported to the royal neoclassical gardens of the 18th century. The landscaping which is done to perfection, the casually scattered sculptures of Greek deities and a cypress labyrinth with the statue of Eros in the center is the major attraction here. Another highlight of this beautiful garden is the Torre Soberana which is an elegant country house from the 14th century which has been restored.

This tranquil park was once an amusement park and during the landscaping of the gardens many of the original trees were retained. Take a stroll along its winding walkways and you will find the hundred year old carob tree, shady poplars and holm oaks and many other varieties. One of the major highlights of the Park is the beautiful pond which is covered in water lilies which bloom in the spring and surrounded by elegant trees all around. The elegant sculptures add an artistic value to the park and while you explore it you will come across picnic tables and open spaces where children can play.

This elegant park is located in what used to be the industrial zone of Barcelona and the last of the large mills is actually inside the park itself. A high wall with flowering creepers runs around the perimeter of the park. This is a great place for families as there are 4 children’s play areas complete with climbing frames as well as table tennis tables. The lush greenery is provided by shady trees and beautiful flowering plants which are mainly Mediterranean plants. There are several typical park benches scattered around the park where you can rest a while and enjoy the serenity around you.

This park is mainly made up of terraces and you can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the several narrow paths and stairways that connect the terraces. One of the most popular attractions of this park is the Fountain of the Cat built by Joan Antoni Homs in 1918. Throughout the garden there are several amazing sculptures that enhance the beauty of the Park. Other highlights of the Park are the ceramic tiled fountain, the Generalife Gardens and the devil fountain which is located on the lower side entrance.

Parc Turó de la Peira is an urban gem and it offers some of the best viewpoints from where you can enjoy a great view of the city of Barcelona. There are two paths that lead to the top, one is a spiral of circular paths and the other is a straight path that goes directly to the top. There are several benches, children’s play areas, platforms and picnic areas along the way. In the lower parts there are more landscaped gardens and manicured lawns, as you reach higher the gardens are replaced by leafy pine groves.

Tamarita Gardens is a small park that is located on the outskirts of Barcelona. It is a beautiful green oasis that offers a peaceful and calming place where you can enjoy reading or take a leisurely walk along the French style gardens. Tamarita Gardens also have a beautiful natural park with a meandering stream and narrow paths winding amongst naturally growing vegetation. The French style garden section is decorated with flower beds, classical sculptures, myrtle trees, orange trees, peaceful alleys and manicured bushes. There are fountains, small ponds and play areas where children can enjoy a game or two.