Viewpoint of Miramar Gardens (Jardins de Miramar)

The Jardins de Miramar viewpoint (Miramar Gardens) can be found in one of the lowest areas of Montjuïc, meaning that you’ll be able to take in the wonderful views whilst feeling a little closer to the sights of the city than if you were looking at them from Montjuïc’s other viewpoints.

Highlights

Its name comes from the gardens in the proximity of the viewpoint, known as the Jardins de Miramar thanks to the views that can be enjoyed of the sea (‘mirar’ is the Catalan and Spanish verb meaning ‘to look’ and ‘mar’ is the word for the sea). The gardens were designed for the celebration of the 1929 International Exposition.

Views

The views of Barcelona’s port that you can see from the viewpoint are impressive, and depending on where you are standing the view will change. There’s also a spectacular view of the W Barcelona Hotel, of the Christopher Columbus statue, of the Aeri del Port cable car as it transports people across the port up to Montjuïc, of the World Trade Center and of the Three Chimneys (in Spanish ‘las tres chimeneas‘) at Paral·lel avenue, which are no longer in use, as well as other major sights along the city’s coastline.

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Map, and how to get there

You can get to the Jardins de Miramar by walking from the foot of Montjuïc Mountain, by bus, in the funicular or by taking the Aeri del Port cable car from the Barceloneta stop.

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