Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CITY VIEWS
1. TIBIDABO
ThemountainofTibidaboisthebestvantagepointforabird's-eyeviewofBarcelona.
Thrill-seekersoptforaspinontheTibidabofairgroundattraction(forfurtherdetails
see
Parcd'AtraccionsdelTibidabo
)calledLaAtalaya,aricketybasketattachedtoan
ancient crane-like contraption which gives a 360-degree view of Barcelona, the sea
and the Pyrenees. A less giddy option is the
Torre de Collserola
with its transparent
liftrisingup288m(945ft).Andforthosewhowishtokeeptheirfeetfirmlyonsolid
ground - cocktail in hand - settle in at the Mirablau bar.
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2. CASTELL DE MONTJUÏC
Montjuïcoffersmyriadviewpoints.Thebestisfromthecastleandgardenswiththeir
superbpanoramasovertheportandthecity.Takethecablecaruptothecastleand
walkdownthroughever-changingvistastotheFontdelGatcafétoenjoyacooldrink
in its romantic gardens. See
Castell de Montjuïc
.
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3. LES GOLONDRINES & ORSOM CATAMARAN
The sea offers a less vertiginous view of the cityscape. Glide out of the harbour on
thepleasureboatsknownas
golondrines
ortrytheexhilaratingtripundersailonan
enormouscatamaran.BothtripsofferampleviewsofthecityandofthePortOlímpic
area (for further details see
Boat Tours
).
Les Golondrines • Moll de Drassanes • Call 93 442 31 06 for times •
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Orsom Catamaran • Portal de la Pau • Call 93 441 05 37 for times •
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