There are 2 cable car ((Teleféric) options in Barcelona, both of which offer fantastic views over the city.
The Transbordador Aeri cable car starts from the Torre de Sant Sebastià (the tower at Sant Sebastià beach) in Barceloneta. The trip takes you via the Jaume I Tower at the World Trade Center and finally arrives at the the Mirador overlooking the port from the Parc de Montjuïc. There is an open-air cafe there which serves drinks, snacks and ice creams into the early evening.
Tel. 93 441 4820
Single €9.00; Adult Return €12.50
Under 6's FREE
Alternatively, the Telefèric de Montjuïc cable car runs from the Montjuïc Furnicular station to the Mirador overlooking the port and then on to the Castell (Castle) at the top of the Montjuïc hill. The cable cars accommodate up to 8 people.
Tel. 93 318 7074
Adult Single: €6.00 ; Child Single (4-12 yrs) €4.70
Adult Return €8.30 ; Child Return (4-12yrs) €6.30
Barcelona Card
Barcelona Public Transport Information
See also Barcelona Discount Cards for further options for transport discounts.
Barcelona Public Transport website (in English)
Barcelona Travel Cards
Travel cards can be purchased at Metro ticket offices, ticket machines, tobacconists (tabacs) and at some newspaper kiosks around town. With this card you may travel on the same fare for up to 1hr 15mns and only be charged once as you change between bus, metro, FGC, trams and suburban RENFE trains during this time period.
City Zone 1 T10 prices in 2011:
T10 card (10 trips) multi-person pass: €8.25
1 Day single person pass: €6.20
1 month Pass single person pass (valid with ID card): €51.00
T Familiar 70/30 Family pass for 70 trips valid 30 days from start: €48.40
T50/30 single person pass 50 trips valid 30 days from start of usage: €33.50
Single Metro & Bus ticket: €1.45
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