Barcelona harbour cable car: all the practical information

If you want to get to the Poble Sec viewpoint in a new way, I recommend taking the the cable car to the port of Barcelona.

This is an incredible means of travel and is visible from a large part of the city.

What's more, from your cabin, you'll enjoy a unique aerial view of Barcelona.

But what can you expect from this ropeway?

I tell you all about it in this article.

Barcelona harbor cable car: article summary

What can you expect from the cable car in Barcelona harbor?

The Teleférico del Puerto is an excellent way to see the beautiful Catalan city from above. To do this, take the harbor cable car from the port area to the Mirador del Poble Sec. The view during your ride will be spectacular, but also a little scary as the little red gondola moves a little.

However, the journey is well worth the long wait. As you make your way to the entrance, you'll first have to wait quite a while to get through the long queue. The heat of the Mediterranean sun can be cruel especially if you visit the city in summer. However, thanks to umbrellas and fans, you shouldn't suffer from the heat. What's more, you can take advantage of the opportunity to get to know the people waiting for their turn.

More about the harbour cable car

The first queue to enter the cable car gondola, you have to wait downstairs in the sun until you can buy the ticket. Umbrellas and fans with water jets will keep you cool, but it will still be over an hour before you can buy your tickets.

For the trip, you must count :

• 11 € one-way ticket
• 16,5 € round trip

Before queuing, check whether you can pay in cash. The card machine may be out of order. Once you've finally got your tickets, you can enter the elevator. which takes you to the gondola entrance.

How do I get there?

As always, there are several ways to get to Barcelona. You can, for example, take your rental car and drive to the port of Barcelona. Alternatively, you can use the various forms of public transport that give you access to the cable car. You can take :

• Visit metro exit at the para-lel station on lines 2 and 3
• take the bus V11

You can also rent an electric bike or a scooter to get there. You'll find parking facilities for your vehicle at Poble sec.

A few more tips

In summer, when the sun heats up, the queue can be quite long before you can take the elevator. That's why I recommend you drink plenty of fluids. Umbrellas to protect you from the sun are available, as well as water-spray ventilation systems.

Taking the cable car from the port in Barcelona is a unique moment to share alone or with friends. You can get to Montjuïc enjoy the many attractions on site. You can also visit the city from the sky and see Barcelona from the air. from another angle.