Jardins de Cal Sèbio

Jardins de Cal Sèbio is a small municipal garden in the La Marina del Prat Vermell neighbourhood, part of the Sants-Montjuïc district in Barcelona. The garden sits on Carrer del Foc 97, in a quiet corner of the city that is currently undergoing one of Barcelona's largest urban transformations, as former fields and industrial land make way for new housing and green spaces.

Where are the Jardins de Cal Sèbio located?

The garden lies at the heart of La Marina del Prat Vermell, a neighbourhood whose name comes from the fields that once covered this low-lying part of Marina de Sants. In the final years of the dictatorship and after the return of democracy, the area saw significant social movements demanding better infrastructure, which over time led to the creation of new gardens and green spaces alongside housing and public facilities. The nearest metro station, Foc, is located just about 190 metres south of the gardens, making the spot easy to reach by public transport.

What can visitors find in the gardens?

Jardins de Cal Sèbio is designed with families and local residents in mind. It features a children's play area for ages 6 to 12, equipped with swings, spring riders, and a slide. The garden also includes a designated off-leash dog area, making it a popular meeting point for local dog owners. The Escola Enric Granados school sits right next to the gardens, and another green space, Jardins de Can Ferrero, lies nearby, giving this part of the neighbourhood a relatively generous amount of recreational space for a densely built area.

How does the garden fit into the neighbourhood's transformation?

La Marina del Prat Vermell is currently undergoing one of the biggest urban redevelopments in Barcelona: across roughly 75 hectares, plans call for nearly 11,000 new homes along with new public facilities and green areas, including the nearby Parc de les Tretze Roses (Park of the Thirteen Roses), covering about three hectares. Although modest in size, Jardins de Cal Sèbio is part of this growing network of green spaces intended to give the neighbourhood a more welcoming, human-scale character as it grows.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a playground in the gardens? Yes, the playground is designed for children aged 6 to 12 and includes swings, spring riders, and a slide.

Can I bring my dog off-leash? Yes, the gardens have a dedicated off-leash dog area.

How do I get to Jardins de Cal Sèbio? The easiest way is by metro — the Foc station is about 190 metres south of the garden entrance.

What else is worth seeing nearby? Jardins de Can Ferrero is right next door, and the wider La Marina del Prat Vermell neighbourhood is undergoing major redevelopment, with more green spaces planned in the coming years, including the Parc de les Tretze Roses.