Parc del Turó del Putxet—officially listed as Jardins del Turó del Putxet—is a public garden on a hill in Barcelona’s Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district. Its elevated setting gives you views over the city, while terraces, paths and recreation areas make it a nearby outdoor stop.
- Location: Carrer de Manacor, 9, in el Putxet i el Farró.
- From the hotel: about a 15-minute walk from Aparthotel Augusta.
- Opening pattern: daily, with seasonal closing times.
- Facilities: play area, fitness circuit, pétanque courts and dog areas.
Where the park sits in Barcelona
Parc del Turó del Putxet occupies a small hill between Vallcarca and Sant Gervasi, in the neighborhood of el Putxet i el Farró. The hill rises 178 metres above sea level, giving the gardens an elevated position above the surrounding city.
The first known signs of settlement on the hill date to around 1870, when Barcelona’s bourgeoisie began building houses there. The gardens later grew in stages: an expansion in March 2011 added a landscaped area of 1.2 hectares, bringing the green space to 5.2 hectares.
That hilltop setting is the main reason to add the gardens to a day among the Barcelona sights around Gràcia. For another green-space stop, the Jardí de la Fundació Julio Muñoz Ramonet is a separate garden visit.
Paths, gardens and viewpoints
The gardens combine terraced landscaping with elevated views across Barcelona. Ramps connect the terraces, and the paths make it possible to cross most of the gardens without using steps.
Obstacle-free paths are more common than stair sections, though reaching the highest part of the hill requires steps. If you want to keep to step-free routes, you can explore the lower garden areas and terraces without continuing to the summit.
Facilities include a children’s play area, a fitness circuit and pétanque courts. The expanded area also includes a picnic area with tables, alongside a dog area. These different spaces make the gardens useful for a short walk as well as a longer pause outdoors.
Access, entrances and visiting conditions
The gardens are public, and Barcelona City Council lists them as accessible to people with physical disabilities. Entrances are associated with Carrer de Manacor, Carrer de Marmellà and Carrer de Ferran Puig; the listed address is Carrer de Manacor, 9.
Opening hours change by season. From 1 November through 31 March, the listed hours are daily from 08:00 to 19:00, with closing approximate and following sunset. From 1 April through 31 October, the listed hours are 08:00 to 21:00. Check the official site before you go.
Dogs may be off leash only in the area marked on the City Council map, during the daily periods of 08:00–10:00, 14:00–16:00 and 19:00–21:00. Dogs, whether leashed or unleashed, are not allowed in children’s play areas.
Walking up from the hotel
The walk takes about 15 minutes. You can head to the listed entrance at Carrer de Manacor, 9, then choose a route through the terraces based on whether you prefer to avoid steps or continue toward the hill’s highest part.
If you plan to use the play area, fitness circuit or pétanque courts, check the layout on the City Council map before setting off. The municipal telephone number given for the facility listing is 010.
FAQs
Is Parc del Turó del Putxet free to enter?
It is a public garden; the available facts do not specify an admission charge.
Are there step-free paths in the gardens?
Ramps connect the terraces, and visitors can cross the gardens without steps except when accessing the hill’s highest part.
When do the gardens close?
Listed closing times vary by season: 19:00 in the winter period and 21:00 in the summer period. Winter closing is approximate and follows sunset.