Park in Barcelona, with view on the city and the Mediterrenean seaPhoto bySira Mas

If you are looking for some beautiful places to visit in Barcelona, I've got you covered with some unique spots.

The Ciudad Condal - one of the ways locals call it - is a charming, cosmopolitan and sunny city tourists and expats love.

Whether you're here for a short trip or you just relocated, you might want to explore not only places like the Parc Guell and La Sagrada Familia, but also some beautiful places few people know about.

So, I've compiled a list of beautiful spots off the beaten path where you can relax and take pictures, without letting large crowds of tourists make you feel overwhelmed.

Unique Places to Visit in Barcelona, According to a Local

Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau

The Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau is an amazing modernist complex located near the Sagrada Familia.

It was designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner as a garden city for nursing the sick, as explained on Barcelona Turisme. The complex was built between 1905 and 1930.

The entrance costs €16. If you're a resident the price is €11.20.

The complex often hosts events in the summer like Candlelight Open Air concerts.

Opening Times:Monday to Sunday: 10 am - 6.30 pm (Apr-Oct) 10 am - 5 pm h (Nov-Mar)

Parc del Laberint D'Horta

The Horta Labyrinth is one of the most charming places to visit in Barcelona. And it's a great place to take a nice walk, unplugand recharge.

The park is becoming a pretty popular attraction and it's not so hidden anymore. But I really wanted to include it in this list because it's one of my favorite places in the city.

And it's definitely worth a visit.

I recommend to visit the park during the week at 10 am - when it opens. You'll probably be one of the few people in the park - or maybe the only person.

The entrance is very cheap: just €2.23 per person, €1.42 for kids under 14. Also, it's free on Wednesday and Sunday.

The Horta Neighborhood

I took this photo in April 2023

Horta is one of the most authentic neighborhoods in Barcelona - and in my opinion is underrated.

It's a great area to live, and if you're just in Barcelona for a visit, it's the perfect place to take a walk and hangout with friends and.

There are many bars and cafés where you can just sit and enjoy a drink or some tapas.

You can get there with the metro L5, and the buses V25, V23, H2, V21, 86, 87, and 19.

Parc del Turo del Putxet

Here's another park few people know about.

The Parc del Turó del Putxet is a quiet place where locals take their dogs for a walk and it's usually not crowded.

There's even an area for those who love playing pétanque.

So, if you're looking for a place to take a walk, relax, meditate and enjoy some beautiful views of the city, this spot is definitely a great choice.

Parc del Turó (Sarrià)

El Parc del Turó is one of the most authentic and elegant hidden gems in Barcelona.

It's located in the Sarrià district, and it's very close to Plaça de Francesc Macià.

The park was initially built in 1912. However, the actual structure of the park was designed by the arquitect Nicolau Maria Rubió i Tudurí in the 30s.

The most beautiful spot in this park is the oval-shaped pond with water lilies that you can see in the photo above.

Palau Reial de Pedralbes

The Palau Reial de Pedralbes, located in the Les Corts district in Barcelona, stands in the center of a spacious garden - Jardins del Palau de Pedralbes.

This is one of my favorite hidden spots in Barcelona.

In Spanish, it's known as the Palacio Real de Pedralbes.

It's not so close to the city center but it's pretty well connected. You can get there by bus (7, 67, 33, H6, H4, 113) or with the metro L3 - green line, metro stop: Palau Reial.

Monestir de Pedralbes

This is probably one of the most beautiful hidden gems to see in Barcelona.

The Monastery of Pedralbes was founded by King Jaime II for his wife Elisenda de Montcada in 1326.

In 1931, it was declared a national historic and artistic monument. Today it’s one of the most interesting museums in Barcelona.

You can easily get there with the buses 63 from Plaça Universitat and V5 from Plaça de Sants.

The entry is free on the first Sunday of each month. Otherwise it costs €5. Keep in mind the museum is closed on Mondays.

All the information below is updated as of June 2023. Opening hours and prices according to the official website.

October - March Opening Hours:

• Tue - Fri: 10 am - 2 pm
• Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
• Sun: 10 am - 5 pm
• Bank Holidays: 10 am - 2 pm

April - September Opening Hours:

• Tue - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm
• Sat: 10 am - 7 pm
• Sun: 10 am - 8 pm
• Bank Holidays: 10 am - 2 pm

Information originally published in Serentravelty.