A few days ago I decided to take a short trip to Tibidabo, because in the two months since I've been here, I haven't actually done that much sightseeing.
I took the metro to plaça catalunya and then switched to the train that goes to Tibidabo. From there I took the bus that stops directly up from where you exit the metro. I think it was number 96. But just ask at one of the stalls to the left of the metro...that's what I did haha. The bus takes you right to the funicular, then you have to pay 7.70€ I believe for a return ride up the mountain.
There is a beautiful church at the top of mount Tibidabo called Sagrat Cor, and to take an elevator up to the top it costs 2.50€ but really worth it because the view from up there will take your breath away. There are quite a few narrow stairs to climb to get right up and underneath the Jesus statue like I did, so be sure to take sensible shoes! And the exact height at where I was standing was 564.43m. The air is so fresh from this height. I didn't spend too long here though, the more I looked down the more nauseous I became.
The fair looks straight out of the 50's era, with 50's songs playing through the park. I went for a little walk around and suggest you do the same, I suppose this is me missing the English countryside. But with all the stress and worry I have been going though with university and worry of how things are back home, it was so nice to just unwind for the day and forget all my troubles. Much like what I do back home.
There is fantastic architecture here, something to do for the children, even a little area of wooden climbing frames and slides. Take a picnic and have it with your family in the park. It's a great family day out for all!
There is fantastic architecture here, something to do for the children, even a little area of wooden climbing frames and slides. Take a picnic and have it with your family in the park. It's a great family day out for all!
