Has anyone taken the cable car that runs from Montjuic to the harbor? It appears to have great views and would be one of those "experiences" (I'm both afraid of heights and claustrophobic, but willing to suspend for beauty and adventure). Suggestions on cost/benefit, best times to go, safety issues to consider (pickpockets) etc. would be most welcome.
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Aug. 2008 we took the cable car from the port to Montjuic. As you say it was quite an experience and provided us some of our best pics of Barcelona. We felt very safe but don't have issues with heights.
We went mid afternoon and there was a considerable wait so I would try for early morning. You can buy return or one-way tickets. The return tickets are approx 10 euros. There was also a long wait for the return so we opted to walk back from Montjuic to the Ramblas area, about a 30-45 minute walk.
Regarding safety issues just be cautious as you would anywhere else.
We hope you enjoy it.