A few of the best ways to see the city of Barcelona include walking the historic streets of the Barri Gotic and strolling around the more modern plazas of the neighbourhood of Eixample. But what if you want alternative views of the city? What if there was a way to view Barcelona villas, shops, statues, and structures from the sky? Well there is! In fact, there are actually a few ways to get a bird’s eye view of the city of Barcelona.

Port Vell Tramway

The Port Vell Aerial Tramway was opened in 1931, but the original cabins are still in use today, which makes this a very interesting and historic attraction in the city. The base station location in Barcelona is very convenient at La Barceloneta, and the 1,303-meter long line transports visitors from the coast to the top of Montjuïc for truly breathtaking views. The entire ride provides great views along the way, especially of the harbour, and if it’s clear you can even see as far as far as the Sagrada Familia and the Hospital de Sant Pau. If you’re not too fond of heights, don’t worry — a single ride only lasts five to 10 minutes in total.

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Montjuïc Cable Car

Many visitors on holiday in Barcelona think that the Port Vell Tramway and the Montjuïc Cable Car are the same thing, but actually they’re two very different and distinct attractions. Opened in 1970, the Montjuïc Cable Car travels between Montjuïc Park and Montjuïc Castle near the mountain’s summit. Not only is it an excellent way to reach the castle without tiring out your legs, it’s also an amazing opportunity to get a different view of the city below. The ride takes just five minutes, but thanks to the glass-encased cabins, this is all the time you need to enjoy the views and take some great pictures.

City Views

Don’t forget that there’s another great way to enjoy a unique view of Barcelona, too: from your airplane! Thanks to the airport’s convenient location just along the coast from Montjuïc, you’ll enjoy some spectacular views at the start and end of your holiday in Spain without having to leave your seat!

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