Nature & Parks in Barcelona

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Nature & Parks in Barcelona

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  • InfoseekUK
    UK190 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Most of the beauty was cantered around one entrance, which is a shame as it did not spread the visitors about. Tickets sell out so pre book. I think best way to get there is using Bus 24 from Catalunya this bus also stops at Antoni Gaudí 3 houses
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • thomasdefise93
    Arlon, Belgium100 contributions
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    Parc de la Ciutadella's main attractions are:

    - Parliament of Catalonia nad his gardens
    - Barcelona's zoo (require admission ticket)
    - A small lake
    - The Cascada Fountain (designed by Josep Fontsére and Antoni Gaudí)
    - Greenhouses (The Hivernacle)
    - The Mammoth Statue

    It is one of the most beautiful parks in Barcelona.
    The entrace is free, and I highly recommend to pass by the "Cascada Fountain" which is quite beautifull. If it's sunny, you will see people get a small dance near the fountain.
    The fountain was constructed between 1875 and 1888 for the Universal Exposition held in Barcelona in 1888.
    The design of the Cascada Fountain is inspired by the Trevi Fountain in Rome and features a majestic waterfall surrounded by sculptures and ornate decorations.

    In regards, to the mammoth sculpture, it serves as a tribute to the discovery of mammoth bones in the area during excavations in the late 19th century.

    Within the parc, you will probably see street artists, singers, acrobats, musicians, and others.
    The park offers spaces for sports activities such as football and volleyball.
    Written 9 March 2024
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  • BamBam
    Doncaster, UK301 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic tourist spot.
    Enjoyed the full walk from the 2 stone pillars up to the 4 collums and then up 100 steps to the museum. Amazing views!
    Cafe halfway up so we stopped for a drink and a sit down.
    Turn right at the museum, left at the carpark and up the path, this will take you all the way through to the main road where the Olympic stadium is on the left. Go past the Olympic stadium down the main road and it takes you to the cable cars which go up to mountjuic Castle. Now that is a view! Wowser!
    Only complaint. All fountains off due to draught. Such a shame as was looking forward to the magic fountain.
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • AngloItalian78
    Aylesbury, UK435 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    So look, here's the deal. It's very busy here, even in October as it's often still over 20c.
    As many will say, it's also an urban dwellers beach where people come to pose, be seen, exercise, swim, sunbathe, eat, drink and be merry...and generally get away from city life even though it's just 15-20 minutes on a bus or tram to be back in the thick of central Barcelona.
    One thing I really liked about Barceloneta, more so than the beach itself which is vast (and needs to be for a city with 3 million+ people excluding tourists), is the fact that you really do feel like you've left the main part of the city and entered a seaside resort when you come here. Yes, it's busier and not nearly as relaxed as some coastal resorts, but it's still got a decent vibe and I quite liked it.
    Plenty of places to eat and drink, in semi off-peak season (early October) it was still busy but felt like it was a more pleasant pace and like there was more space and friendliness in the air.
    I wouldn't say this would be a beach of choice for me, but the area as a whole is a nice escape from the continuous craziness of Barcelona itself and the fact it's so easy to get to from the centre of Barcelona is a real bonus and this is why so many people love this city as it's on the coast and has beaches...albeit I still prefer Madrid!
    Then again, I prefer the smaller cities in Spain to Madrid, so that's irrelevant!
    Written 11 January 2024
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  • InfoseekUK
    UK190 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    On my last day at Barcelona and had a few hours to use up. I saw on a web site No 5 to do so in the top ten so I decided to go. Paid 25 Euros, the locker the euro was not returnable (unlike a lot of the other attractions). This was not as good as London Aquarium (that was years ago, it might have changed) The penguin display had splashed of waster all over the glass so could not even get a clear view of them. The under tunnel experience was the best part but there does not seem to be that much in there. For the price there does not seem to be much their may be they could have had some mangrove snakes or some different species, I think more for kids this attraction.
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • Darren rogers
    Majorca, Spain119 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    I've seen worse on my travels....
    But still a sad state to see some of the enclosures how they are....
    Nevermind never again..
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • Tim G
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The park is quite easy to get to on the metro. About a 10 min walk from Mundet on L3 the green line. The park is pretty with a lot of shade. The highlight is the Labyrinth. It is the real deal. We did the maze when the park opened up at 10 am. It was pretty confusing getting to the center and even worse trying to find our way out. Some of the maze has been replanted in the last year or two which made it a bit easier. Don’t do this if you are claustrophobic.
    Written 23 September 2023
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  • Mary Healy
    Mullingar, Ireland110 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This port is easy to navigate. We got a taxi from our city centre hotel and it brought us just to where you embark. From there it’s well signposted. Embarking is similar. Lots of taxis available.
    Written 21 October 2023
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  • nanapieri12
    London, UK7 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved this beach, it was such a chilled vibe and felt very safe. There wasnt anyone pushing to sell stuff like on some other beaches. The sea was beautiful and clear, there was a volleyball area and a lot of locals which was lovely. Also plenty of food and drink options around.
    Written 31 August 2022
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  • juliaandadam123
    Ashford, UK1,727 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This beach was quite a walk away from Barceloneta, but the further you get the quiet the beaches. Not as many facilities as closer to the main part of the city, but bring drinks and hope you don’t need the toilet!
    Written 27 October 2022
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  • thomasdefise93
    Arlon, Belgium100 contributions
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    Access to the gardens is free of charge.
    Even in January it was worth to pass by in order to check the different cactus in this garden.
    There is also huge collection of cacti (about 800 different types) originating in many different continents and countries.
    Notable specimens found in these gardens include: aloe (Aloe ferox) from South Africa; Hudson pears Cylindropuntia rosea from Mexico; Xanthorrhoea from Australia; Euphorbia resinifera from Morocco; large-sized Cereus jamacaru from Brazil.
    The gardens offer an extensive collection of cacti from the Echinopsis genus, including Echinopsis santiaguensis, which are native to South America (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay).
    The park owes its name to the renowned Mallorcan poet Miquel Costa i Llobera.
    Written 18 February 2024
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  • Jeroen B
    Eibergen, The Netherlands445 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Park de Cervantes is a medium size park in the city. Wonderful park to relax (it really quiet and not overcrowded), sit down on a bench under the pergola or shade of the trees and let zen come to you. The park has plants shrubberies surrounded by green hedges, trees, bushes, plants and lots of different roses. It's delighting for your eyes as well as for your nose
    Written 2 July 2019
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  • astonvillan
    London, UK424 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went to Mar Bella beach on consecutive 2 days midweek in July and had two contrasting naturist experiences.
    The naturist section of the beach is small and occupies the sections numbered 30 to 32.
    The nearest metro stations are Poblenou and Selva de Mar, both about 15 minutes walk away.
    On the first day we rented 2 sunbeds and an umbrella in front of the BeGay bar at a cost of 45 Euros. I found this to be very expensive and then was told we could not eat or drink our own food and drink (besides water) whilst seated in front of the bar! The bar itself pumped out techno music the whole day which meant you couldn't really relax. The majority of the people sunbathing around the bar area wore a swim suit (must have been around 95% clothed). I think I was the only naked person using a sunbed and there were no naked people in the bar. Not a great naturist experience to be surrounded by mainly clothed people on a naturist beach.
    The next day we brought our own umbrella and sunbathed on a different part of the beach (at the Poblenou end). This was a much better naturist experience and there was a more even number of naked and clothed people. There was a good mixture of male and female people on this part of the beach. It was encouraging to see so many young women feeling safe enough to naked on a beach. We couldn't hear the music from the bar which meant I was able to relax and read in peace.
    In conclusion I recommend going to this naturist beach as there is a mixture of male and females and it has a young age group giving it a lively vibe. I would avoid the area around the BeGay bar unless you are into techno music and don't mind paying over the odds for a sunbed and umbrella. As a naturist be prepared to be in the minority in certain parts of the beach and certain areas have more men than women.
    I would also recommend visiting the Rambla de Poblenou, near Poblenou metro, for great bars and restaurants (much nicer area than La Rambla in the centre of town).
    Written 23 July 2023
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  • juliaandadam123
    Ashford, UK1,727 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stayed here in an Airbnb, perfectly located to visit Barcelona. The ‘park’ is wonderful and has some wonderful views all the way down to the coast.
    Written 27 October 2022
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  • TAMAN1951
    Liberty Lake, WA6,626 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the most famous beaches in Barcelona.

    I found it to be very crowded but i guess that’s expected when a beach is so close to a large city.

    It’s at the end of the Rambla so that adds to the attraction feature .
    Written 16 May 2023
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