Beaches
The nearest beach to Passeig de Joan de Borbó and the marina, this is a first port of call for most tourists and local residents. Old men playing dominoes in the shade are as much a part...
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Botanical Gardens
Montjuïc has been home to the city’s botanical gardens since 1930, but building and access work for the 1992 Olympics threatened their stability to such an extent that it was decided to...
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Nature Reserves
Forming Barcelona’s natural western barrier, the Collserolla echoes the coastline. The park covers almost 8,000 hectares, 1,800 of which are within municipal Barcelona, providing thick...
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Parks
Barcelona’s Mediterranean climate makes it a very outdoorsy place. From late afternoon, spring through autumn, every square, patio or park is usually full of children playing or elder...
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