Park of la Font del Racó

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Park of la Font del Racó

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The green and leafy Parc de la Font del Racó is a little marvel in the Collserola foothills, hidden between the bends of Av del Tibidabo.

Natural spaces

The name of this garden (‘sheltered spring’) hints at its past as a place where many Barcelonians could escape from city life. When few were able to afford an automobile, many would spend their Sundays at the foot of the Collserola mountains, fleeing the heat in cool spots near these natural springs. This sloping garden works its way up the mountain, along a path that zigzags past cactuses and various species of Mediterranean plants. Mature pines, oaks, palm trees and evergreen oaks complete this natural garden, whose plants grow freely. The range of native species that grow here show the richness of Mediterranean forests. As we climb, the views of Barcelona become more and more impressive; at the summit, we have a stunning panorama of the city we’re escaping from.

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