A cactus park on the cliffs looking over the port. It feels a bit forgotten about, and is guaranteed to be peaceful. There are cacti and succulent plants of all shapes and sizes, from tiny to towering (over 800 species apparently) all with a dramatic backdrop of the activity of the port, ships, containers, lorries, cranes and the blue, blue sea. A lovely and surreal place.

On the south side of Montjuic, the best way there is by the cable car from Barceloneta

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Starting in Gaudi's wonderful park, where you can see the whole city laid out before you, head due south, downhill. Follow your nose, soon you will be heading through Gracia, a great lively neighbourhood, there are several beautiful squares, Placa del Sol is one, with cafes bars and generally lots of Barcelonians outside enjoying their city. It is a refreshing break from the touristy Ramblas.

Keep heading due south and you will come to eixample and then down to the old city, you can even keep going and end up at the beach for a dip to cool off. It’s a walk that cuts a great cross section through the city, a good way to see a lot in a day.

Parc Guell: Metro: Lesseps, line 3

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