Hotels near Tibidabo

At 512 metres, Tibidabo is the highest point of the Collserola hills, and December's cold, clear days give it the sharpest views of the year. The summit is crowned by the Temple of the Sacred Heart, completed in 1961, with a bronze statue of Christ on top. A small lift and a final staircase take you to the highest terrace for a few euros, with views over the city, the sea and, on the clearest days, the Pyrenees.

Beside the church is the Tibidabo amusement park, which opened in 1901 and is one of the oldest still operating in the world. Its vintage rides include the Avió, a 1920s replica plane that circles out over the city. In winter the park opens only on selected days, so check the calendar before you go.

Pro Tip: Go the day after a cold front passes, when the air is clearest. The temple is free to enter, and the cafe terraces at the top are a good spot for hot chocolate at sunset.