Hi, we are visiting Barcelona mid July and due to previously booked activities are unable to visit Park Guell early morning as recommended in many forums.
I was thinking of booking one of the last sessions of the day (around 6pm) and was wanting to hear from anyone who has visited in the early evening. Is this a good time to visit?
Thanks :)
Seeing the sunset from the tiled curved bench looking over the city is special. Wander the park when you get there then enjoy sunset.
... sorry to disappoint you @racquet588, but sunset in July is at around 9:30 pm (9:00 pm by the end of the month), and by that hour the park is already closed to tourist visits. To be precise, the last hour to get your ticket is 7:30 pm.
After 8 pm, the park is reserved for neighbours and Gaudir+ pass members only. The latter is not something you buy, it's a programme mainly aimed at city residents.
But of course, as a tourist, if you're inside by 8 pm, you can 'stay' until the closing time (10 pm).
My point is that you'd need to be willing to spend at least a couple of hours inside the park to see the sunset.
My partner and I are going to be in Barcelona around the same time, and we just booked Parc Guell in the evening. Even if we don't hang around until sunset, I think the sun will be low enough in the sky for some dramatic light and shadows.
