Barcelona

A mediterranean wood

The gardens are criss-crossed by interconnecting macadam paths. In some places, these widen out to form small squares where park benches invite you to take a seat and rest. There are also children’s areas and even bowling courts. Although the hillside is fairly steep, there are ramps to make walking around easier. This green area measures nearly five hectares and it is full of really varied vegetation, mostly of Mediterranean origin. The large number of trees and bushes make this park a kind of nicely organised woodland area.

A 360-degree vantage point

It’s easy to get to the top of the hill from the upper end, at Carrer de Marmellà: you just have to climb some stone steps which lead to a vantage point with a sea view. This vantage point has a 360-degree view of the city where you can see Tibidabo and the Serra de Collserola range, Creueta del Coll, the seafront, Montjuïc and the Llobregat plain. If you prefer to climb up the path, you have to enter the gardens from Carrer de Manacor and follow the paths leading from the entrance square, paved with stone tiles.