Tibidabo offers stunning views of Barcelona & the Mediterranean
One of the great ways to use a Barcelona BusTuristic or Hop On – Hop Off pass is to stop in Tibidabo. The stop will take you one to two hours but it will be well worth the time and money. Tibidabo is the tallest mountain in the Serra de Collserola, thus the views are spectacular. Tibidabo offers stunning views of Barcelona and the Mediterranean not to mention some great architectural works.
Upon reaching the Tibidabo bus stop, you will notice the Andrea Tower, also referred to as La Rotunda. La Rotunda was built by Adolf Ruiz i Casamitjana in 1906. Just outside of this building is the tram, which takes you to funicular for the breathtaking views atop the mountain.The funicular, opened in 1901, is one of three in Barcelona. It travels a length of 1,130 meters. The other two are the Funicular de Vallvidrera and the Funicular de Montjuïc.
If the tram is not working, the Metro bus stop is a few feet away and will take you to funicular in a short 10-15 minute bus ride.
The Funicular to Tibidabo Mountain
The funicular is priced at 7.70 euros, roundtrip, but using a coupon from the hop on bus company, the price drops to six euros. Travel up the mountain top in the first car that faces downward. As you ascend, the first car has open windows from which you can stand and shoot some great pictures of Barcelona.
The Views of Barcelona
Forget about the amusement park that greets you when you depart the funicular. Instead, look at the beautiful Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor. In English, it is the Expiatory Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Expiatori del Sagrat Cor
Started in 1902 by the Spanish architect Enric Sagnier, Expiatori del Sagrat Cor was completed by his son Josep Maria Sagnier i Vidal in 1961. You can learn about the historical significance at this Wikipedia page.
As mentioned, the views of Barcelona and the Mediterranean are worth the visit. From the top of Mount Tibidabo, one can see the Mediterranean in the background and La Familia Sagrada in the foreground.
Final Thoughts on the Views of Barcelona
I stated earlier that a stop via those hop on and hop off busses would be worth the time. That’s because getting to Tibidabo is a journey via public transportation. Plus, you really only need an hour or two to appreciate the views. So, save yourself some time if you use the hop on and hop off bus.
