Mossèn Costa i Llobera Gardens
An oasis with more than 800 species of cacti on Montjuïc Mountain
On the slopes of Montjuïc Mountain, you'll find a garden dedicated to plants from sub-desert, desert, and tropical zones, cultivating a great diversity of cactus and succulent species.
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Admire Barcelona's coastline surrounded by greenery
The plants in Mossèn Costa i Llobera Gardens grow on an overlook with panoramic views of the city’s coastal strip and port. Created in 1970, the gardens are named after Mallorcan poet Miquel Costa i Llobera and, along with Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer and Joan Maragall Gardens, form part of three Montjuïc gardens dedicated to Catalan poets.
Specializing in cacti and succulent plants, Costa i Llobera Gardens offer a unique outdoor classroom to understand the evolutionary strategies of these species, which have adapted particularly well to low water consumption. In addition to vegetation, the gardens include several decorative elements, such as a pergola for shade and multiple sculptures, including "La Puntaire" by Josep Viladomat, located in a scenic area with benches for relaxation.
How to get to Costa i Llobera Gardens?
From the Miramar – J. Costa i Llobera stop on the Red Route of the Barcelona Bus Turístic, follow Miramar Road to reach the gardens in a few minutes.
For the curious
- In 1987, The New York Times included Costa i Llobera Gardens in its list of the world's 10 most beautiful gardens.
- The temperature in these gardens is two degrees higher than anywhere else in the city, and shade is scarce—if you visit in summer, avoid peak daylight hours!
