Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera

Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera is a botanical garden on Montjuïc hill featuring over 800 species of cacti and succulents from desert regions worldwide. The plants spread across the sloping terrain in different levels, creating a layered landscape where each area shows distinct plant communities.

The garden opened in 1970 through a partnership between architect Joaquim Maria Casamor and gardening instructor Joan Pañella. The creation followed extended research into adapting desert plants to thrive in the local climate and terrain.

The garden takes its name from Miquel Costa i Llobera, a Mallorcan poet whose work shaped Catalan literary tradition. This connection to regional culture remains visible in how locals regard the space as part of their heritage.

Visitors should prepare for walking on uneven paths since the garden sits on a hillside with numerous steps and slopes. Comfortable shoes and plenty of water are essential, especially on sunny days, as shade is limited throughout the area.

The garden takes advantage of Montjuïc's natural position to create a warm microclimate where desert plants thrive unusually well. This carefully leveraged climate allows the garden to support species that would not normally survive in this region.

Location: Sants-Montjuïc

Location: Barcelona

Fee: No

Address: Ctra. de Miramar, 38, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-21:00

Website: https://barcelona.cat/es/que-pots-fer-a-bcn/parcs-i-jardins/jardins-de-mossen-costa-i-llobera_99400181025.html

GPS coordinates: 41.36716,2.17169

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04