Between funicular and cable car...
What are the differences? Are these machines worth the glance ? And their prices ?
In Barcelona, there are a number of cable cars and funicular railways.
Some connect to the sea, others climb the various hills surrounding the city...
Funicular or cable car?
The confusion arises from the fact that these two devices are both working with cables.
These are cabins which, thanks to their cable system, can be used to link greater or lesser distances.
Visit A cable car is a small cabin that "flies". above a space.
Visit funicular, for its part, needs rails and a cable system for moving around.
Barcelona-city cable cars
The Montjuic cable car and the Port cable car...
Two different cable car companies are competing on the hill of Montjuic.
And both companies offer different routes.
As a result, it's not easy to get information about either company when you're on Montjuic.
This means two possibilities You can take the Montjuic cable car from the bottom of the hill to Montjuic, stopping at about the center of the town and then going up to the castle.
The other option is to leave Montjuic and take the harbor cable car to the port of Barcelona.
Montjuic cable car
Three stops at different points on the hill with a 360-degree panoramic view all over the city.
The Parc Montjuic allows you to get to various cultural venues such as the MNAC (National Museum of Catalan Art), the Poble Espanyol, where a "typical" Spanish village has been reconstructed, and the Miro Foundation or the facilities for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.
The ideal stop-off point for enjoying Barcelona's culture.
Then, the Mirador takes you to the Mirador de l'Alcalde where you can enjoy the view as well as the terraces and gardens.
And finally, at the very top of the hill, the Castellwhere the castle is located.
I strongly advise you to take the cable car to this stop, as the ascent on foot is quite intense.
Even if the walk is magnificent, it's a good opportunity to take it easy!
The château can be visited and is also a museum of military history.
In the surrounding area, beautiful gardens such as the Gardens of Joan Brossa or Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer.
Open all year round, with a ticket costing 12.70 euros for an adult, round trip.
How do I get to the Montjuic cable car?
To reach the cable car, take the Montjuic funicular.
This funicular is part of Barcelona's network and will take you to the gates of the city. Montjuic cable car company.
The Aeri del Port cable car
An unforgettable experience !
Less than five minutes to cross almost a kilometer and a half in the air...
A cable car whose construction was chosen as part of the the 1929 world's fair...
But if you're afraid of heights, don't bother!
However, the trip is relatively expensive: 11 euros one way and 16.50 euros round trip.
However, I would advise you to check that the cable car is working when you want to make this trip, as it is often under repair.
It would be a shame to find the door closed on your arrival after having come all this way...
In winter, it's open until 5.30pm, and until 8pm in summer.
This activity is quite popular great success and places are limited since only 15 to 20 people can ride the two cabins of the harbor cable car.
Be patient, as queues can be quite long...
How do I get there?
To access the harbor's cable car, you'll need to go to theMiramar hotel.
This five-star hotel is located in Plaza Carlos Ibáñez.
From the hotel entrance, you'll see a small booth where tickets can be purchased.
The cable car crosses the port and drops you off at the Torre de Sant Sebastià, near the beach of Sant Sebastià, in the district of Barceloneta.
You'll be just a few metres from the sea!
Funicular railways outside the city
The Tibidabo funicular
To access the Tibidabo and many activities such as the amusement park, Collserola Park or the BasilicaYou can take a straight 1112-metre route.
The first step is to cross the city in metro or in bus to the stop "Funicular del Tibidabo".
Please note that in January and on certain dates, the funicular is closed.
If you choose this option, check in advance that the funicular is in good working order, as this mode of transport often has to be inspected and closed for repairs.
Don't be discouraged, however, as it's a real treat to ride the funicular up this peak with your friends. a splendid view of Barcelona to boot...
The price is quite high, up to 7.5 euros round trip, but you can get a discount if you go to the theme park with a combined ticket.
The Aeri de Montserrat cable car ...
Montserrat is this incredible, jagged mountain, almost 60kms from Barcelona.
Built in the 1930s, the cable car is the most spectacular means of transport to the Montserrat site, as it crosses more than 1,350 metres in less than five minutes.
It is not recommended for travellers who suffer from vertigo, in which case we recommend the use of the cogwheel train.
The price is 7.50 euros one way for the basic adult ticket.
Bear in mind that the cable car can only hold twenty people at a time.
During the high season, you may have to wait a while before boarding the cable car.
So is it worth it?
Here are all the cable car and funicular options around Barcelona!
Not very popular with the locals because it's quite expensive, it's not a mode of transport in the true sense of the word, but rather a way of getting around. a great activity to do once!
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