Montjuic, Barcelona

Montjuic, the wonderful hill that sits on the southwest edge of Barcelona, is another great sunrise or sunset destination for the photographer (take bus #150 from Plaza Espanya). There are great views to be had of the sea, the port of Barcelona, and of the city itself. The 17th century castle and the 1992 Olympic facilities (including the giant torch itself) are yet other interesting areas to explore.

Be sure to do some online investigation of the various excellent museums of Montjuic. In addition to the Poble Espanyol and the Fundación Joan Miró, I would especially recommend the vast MNAC, or Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, in the Palau Nacional building. To point you to a specific exhibit of interest to photogs, if you are in Barcelona anytime from now through May 25, 2014, don’t miss the Joan Colom photography exhibition here.

From the Montjuic vantage point, you could perhaps try creating something slightly artistic, like this:

Pier, Sea, and Cloud. From Montjuic, Barcelona, 2013

Or, you could stick with more conventional panoramas, like this:

Port de Barcelona #3. From Montjuic, Barcelona, 2013