{"id":37905,"date":"2025-09-30T15:18:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/?p=37905"},"modified":"2025-09-30T15:20:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:20:50","slug":"the-8-best-montjuic-gardens-when-to-go-and-what-to-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/the-8-best-montjuic-gardens-when-to-go-and-what-to-see\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Best Montju\u00efc Gardens: When To Go and What To See"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re planning a visit to Montju\u00efc, you can’t miss its beautiful gardens. They\u2019re especially lovely during the spring or the beginning of the summer, when the temperature is not too high. But autumn brings pretty fall colors, and even winter has its own special charm as the gardens are quieter with fewer visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a local, I can tell you that spending a day wandering around these Montju\u00efc gardens is one of the best things you can do on your visit to Barcelona. So to help you plan, I\u2019ll share the prettiest gardens you should visit, what to see in each one, and tips on when to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first, here\u2019s a quick primer on the gardens of Montju\u00efc, Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the gardens of Montju\u00efc?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Montju\u00efc is a hill in Barcelona covered in parks, woods, and general greenery. It has a lot to offer, from museums to panoramic views, but the gardens are the real heart of this \u201cgreen lung\u201d of Barcelona. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around this famous hill, you can find many different kinds of gardens, full of flowers, trees, and sometimes art. Take a look at the most popular ones and then set out to find your favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guide tip: <\/strong>Want a local to show you the way? Take our Montjuic Walking Tour<\/a> to discover the best gardens, art, and views with an expert storyteller who makes it all come alive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s discover the most popular ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Jardins de Laribal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Laribel<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also called Laribal Gardens, this beautiful park was built in 1922 and was home to one of the restaurants that was used during the 1929 World Fair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name was La Font del Gat (Cat\u2019s Fountain), and after half a decade of closure, it\u2019s finally reopening for the summer of 2024, so now is a great time to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This charming garden also hides a witchy past. It is said that right next to the Cat\u2019s Fountain \u2014 and maybe this is the reason for that name \u2014 Barcelona\u2019s witches used to gather for their Sabbath rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Jardins de Joan Brossa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Statue<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Gardens of Joan Brossa aren’t as flower-filled, but they are definitely the funniest. During the 20th century, this side of Montju\u00efc was entirely covered with an amusement park. It was popular throughout the region but finally closed in 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today the park still keeps that child\u2019s spirit thanks to the many slides and swings but especially thanks to the several statues that used to belong to the amusement park (like the one in the picture above). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to know more about the stories hidden behind those statues? You should book our guided tour<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Jardins del Teatre Grec<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Greek<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Spring is definitely the best season to visit the Greek Theater Garden, since it\u2019s in that period that this corner of Montju\u00efc shows its real beauty. The garden blooms with lilies and roses giving a lot of color to this greenspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why is this garden named like this? Just next to it, there is an open-air theater that was built for the 1929 World\u2019s Fair using the classical Greek architecture as inspiration. And good news! It\u2019s still used nowadays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Jardins de Moss\u00e8n Cinto Verdaguer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Jardin<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been walking the whole day, and the Barcelona sun is making you tired, the gardens of Moss\u00e8n Cinto Verdaguer are the right place to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re located right next to the cable car station, and they are the perfect place for a picnic, especially in spring or summer. There is even an artificial lake if you want dinner with a view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Jardins de Moss\u00e8n Costa Llobera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Jardins<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This hidden little garden located on the slope of Montju\u00efc, closer to the commercial port, is the last Montju\u00efc garden I discovered but now my new favorite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a romantic corner, perfect for a date, where you can smell the typical Mediterranean aromas:  sea water, umbrella pines and palm trees. It\u2019s the perfect mix while sitting on a bench and gazing at the seaside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: <\/strong>This garden is so special that you can\u2019t reach it by public transport. You can either walk from the Old Port, drive, or take a taxi or ride-share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Jard\u00ed Bot\u00e0nic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Botanical<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Want to know about the plants of Barcelona and from other places around the world? The Barcelona Botanical Garden<\/a> \u2014 or Jard\u00ed Bot\u00e0nic de Barcelona \u2014 will delight you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This attraction belongs to the Museum of Natural Sciences, and its mission is to showcase the similarities between the many different Mediterranean climates around the world, such as those in Chile, California, South Africa, and Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To visit, you need to purchase a ticket, but if you want to save money, I recommend going on a Sunday after 3 p.m. when it\u2019s free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Jard\u00edn de las Esculturas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Jardin<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Montju\u00efc is not only full of flowers, plants, and charming nooks. This hill is also home to a lot of art. Here you can find the National Museum of Catalan Art<\/a> and the Joan Mir\u00f3 Foundation<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right next to the Joan Mir\u00f3 museum, there\u2019s a small garden, created in 1990, called Jard\u00edn de las Esculturas. Translated, it means the Garden of the Sculptures. Since the museum celebrates Catalan contemporary art, the statues you can see in this garden are also made by local artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun fact: <\/strong>The statue in the picture above was made by Josep Montserrat in 1909. It represents the typical Catalan man of the mountains \u2014 \u201cmanelic\u201d in Catalan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Jardins Miramar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Jardin<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After so many gardens, it\u2019s now time to talk about the one with the best view: the Miramar Gardens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miramar literally means \u201clook at the sea,\u201d and the name of this quiet garden already tells us a lot about what we can expect from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These gardens were designed for the 1929 World’s Fair, and they\u2019re located right in front of a hotel, whose guests have the privilege of waking up every morning looking at the Mediterranean Sea and statues from the last century surrounded by plants and flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the season, you can find daisies, peach trees, plum trees, and even avocado trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garden hopping in Barcelona <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Montjuic<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Montju\u00efc gardens tell us a lot about this hill in Barcelona, so beloved by locals like me. In these greenspaces, you not only find plants and flowers, but also sculptures and other contemporary art, Catalan history, and breathtaking views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever season you visit, there’s something magical to discover in Montju\u00efc!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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