Happy Wednesday! As I’m getting my suitcases ready to go back to my favorite city in the world, I’ve got a new photo from one of my new favorites things in Barcelona – the cable cars at Montjuïc.
Officially called the Telèferic de Montjuïc, these lovely little cable cars zip you right up the hillside straight to the castle perched on the top. You’ll get expansive views of all of Barcelona (can you spot the Sagrada Familia in my snap?), plus you’ll save yourself a rather steep climb up!
I’ve never actually taken the cable cars, because they unfortunately have one major downside – the price. The current normal adult price is €10.80, quite steep for the quick ride. It looks pretty fun, but saving money is always good! Instead, take the 150 bus up to the top; you can catch it in Plaça Espanya. But if you decide the money is worth it, click here for the official information.
Hope you’re all enjoying the new year so far!
Besos!
-Jess
Oh! Love this photo Jessica! It’s so great!
I’ve never taken it either, but once I almost took the Port Vell one. A friend from San Marino was visiting us and we went there but it was closed due to strong wind… The strong wind saved us from spending the money which we invested later in some delicious ice cream! 🙂 I think the views from either of them must be so beautiful, but I still think it’s too expensive…
Have a good flight back to Barcelona.
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Great shot! I love the views from up there.
I’ve never taken the cable cars either, but it still looks like a breathtaking ride that might be worth the €10.80 for the experience alone. Is that round-trip or each way?
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There’s one in Medellin, Colombia, too. You can ride that one – it only costs a dollar! And great views.
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Jessica (Yessica), great photo. I rode in cable cars once while in California, but they weren’t anything like this. Way too cool! I’ll bet you had a blast, thanks for the post!
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Great view! This looks like something I’ve seen in Columbia – I had no idea Barcelona had this too!
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Madrid has a teleferico too which takes you deep into Casa de Campo (a huge park to the west of the city which is more woodsy than any other city park I’ve been to). I never did it either but always wanted to.
That is a little pricy but maybe worth it on a special occasion.
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Agreed! Special occasions…a.k.a. when the parents come to town! 🙂