Port Vell Aerial tram, Barcelona

The  Port Vell Aerial tram (Teleférico del puerto) in Barcelona connects Miramar (Montjuic) with Port Vell, Barcelona's old harbour. The aerial tram first opened in 1931 and has since been providing passengers with stunning views of the city and the port.

The route brings you from Miramar (57m) located on Montjuic via the middle tower (Torre Jaume 1 - 107m) to the port destination Torre Sant Sabastia (86m) over a distance of 1292 meters. It takes about 10 minutes to cover this distance providing you with stunning views.

​Designed in 1926 by Carles Buigas, the tramway was meant to be an attraction at the 1926 Barcelona International expo, but due to its size was only completed by 1931. The entire tramway fell into disrepair during the Spanish civil war and at one stage, plans were put in place to demolish the structure all together.

The tramway got a second lease of life in 1960 when it got reopened, first the restaurant on top of Torre Sebastia followed 2 years later by Torre Jaume 1. Again , numerous new owners and the lack of income meant that the tramway once more closed down.
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In 1996, Barcelona decided to redevelop Port Vell and to build the world trade centre. This new construction pushed the city to renovate and reopen the tramway once more.
Nowadays, it is one of Barcelona's most popular tourist attractions who all want to make a spin across the harbour.

​More info:

Website: telefericodebarcelonaen - Barcelona cable car

Cost: oneway: €12.5  return: €20  (keep in mind that this needs to be paid separately , it's not part of the travel card you can by in Barcelona for unlimited travel on public transportation)

Tip: We took the tramway from Miramar direction Port Vell and walked back to the city centre. Port vell is a lively district with many restaurants and bars, a fabulous beach and the museum of history of Catalonia.