Barcelona’s skyline, with the Sagrada Família, the sea and its unmistakable geometric layout, becomes the perfect backdrop for a romantic couple’s photo. Discover three of the city’s most stunning viewpoints to capture yours. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Barcelona is a perfect city to experience as a couple, and Barcelona's viewpoints offer the ideal setting for a romantic photo with the Barcelona's skyline in the background. In this article, we highlight three must‑see viewpoints in Barcelona and explain how to reach them by public transport.
With the Hola Barcelona Travel Card, you can move from one viewpoint to another with total ease. There’s no need to buy individual tickets or calculate transfers; all you have to do is find the best angle for your photo with Barcelona’s skyline.
Tibidabo: Barcelona’s skyline at your feet
Tibidabo is one of Barcelona’s most iconic viewpoints and a classic spot for enjoying the city as a couple. Standing 500 metres above the sea, the entire city opens up before you, with sweeping views that include the Sagrada Família and the coastline. It’s an ideal place to take a romantic photo at sunset, when the city lights begin to glow and the sky turns orange.
How to get there:
Metro L7 to Avinguda Tibidabo and with bus 196.
Montjuïc: gardens and sea views
Montjuïc brings together some of Barcelona’s most beautiful viewpoints, surrounded by gardens and peaceful spaces perfect for a stroll as a couple. From the area around the MNAC, the Mirador del Migdia or Montjuïc Castle, you can enjoy a unique panorama that blends Barcelona’s skyline with impressive views of the Mediterranean Sea. It is an ideal place for a slow, relaxed route, stopping at different viewpoints and choosing your favourite spot for a photo.
How to get there:
Metro L1/L3 to Espanya. To go directly to the Mirador del Migdia or Montjuïc Castle, take bus 150 from Plaça d’Espanya.
You can also take the Montjuïc Cable Car, where you can enjoy the views and snap a photo as you glide over the city.
Mirador d'Horta: unique views of Barcelona’s skyline
If you are looking for a quiet viewpoint in Barcelona, the Mirador d'Horta is an excellent choice. Located in an elevated area, it offers a wide, open view of the city. From here, you can watch how Barcelona stretches between hills all the way to the sea, with the skyline rising in the distance. It is a perfect spot for couples who want to enjoy a slower pace while still taking in spectacular views.
How to get there:
Metro L5 to El Carmel, then take bus V17 to Mundet and walk for 15 minutes. There is an alternative: L3 to Montbau and then take bus B19.
The Hola Barcelona Travel Card allows you to combine metro and bus without limits to reach this viewpoint.
Move between viewpoints with the Hola Barcelona Travel Card
To visit these three Barcelona viewpoints without worrying about transport, the best option is the Hola Barcelona Travel Card. With this pass, you can enjoy unlimited travel for several consecutive days, so you can focus entirely on the experience: heading up to Tibidabo, exploring Montjuïc and reaching the Horta Viewpoint with total ease.
The Hola Barcelona Travel Card becomes your best ally for capturing Barcelona’s skyline from every angle. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
