Jardins de Carme Biada

Jardins de Carme Biada is a small garden tucked inside a city block in the Dreta de l'Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona, enclosed by the streets Roger de Llúria, Rosselló, Bruc and Còrsega. It belongs to the group of "jardins interiors" typical of Ildefons Cerdà's urban plan for Eixample, where the inner courtyards of blocks — originally left for private or utility use — were later converted into green spaces open to the public.

Who was the garden named after?

The garden honors Carme Biada i Navarro (1874–1949), great-granddaughter of Miquel Biada i Bunyol, the promoter of the first railway line on the Iberian Peninsula, connecting Barcelona with Mataró. Carme Biada was married to Artur Elizalde i Rouvier, co-founder of the Biada, Elizalde i Cia company. After her husband's death, the firm was renamed Société Anonyme Elizalde SA, and Carme Biada chaired its board of directors for twenty-five years — an unusually prominent industrial role for a woman at the time.

When was the garden created and what does it look like today?

The 689 m² plot was developed in 2007 by ProEixample, the municipal agency responsible for turning the interior courtyards of Eixample blocks into public spaces. The garden combines a children's play area with landscaped flower beds, gravel-paved paths and various tree species, offering a quiet, small-scale retreat surrounded by the dense apartment blocks of central Barcelona. The municipal nursery school Casa dels Nens has direct access to the garden, making it a natural gathering spot for local families with young children.

What changed during the 2023 renovation?

In October 2023, after four months of works, Barcelona City Council reopened the garden to the public following a thorough renovation. The main change was a new play area designed to be more inclusive and accessible, with features suited to children under four years old as well as elements encouraging creative, collaborative play and developmental challenges. The renovation was part of a wider municipal programme to refurbish the interior gardens scattered throughout Eixample.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Jardins de Carme Biada located? Inside a city block between the streets Roger de Llúria, Rosselló, Bruc and Còrsega, in the Dreta de l'Eixample neighborhood.

Is the garden suitable for children? Yes — since the 2023 renovation it has a modern, inclusive play area designed to include very young children, and a municipal nursery school sits right next to it.

How large is the garden? It covers 689 m², making it a compact, peaceful green enclave in a densely built part of Eixample.

Who was the garden named after? Carme Biada i Navarro, great-granddaughter of a pioneer of Iberian railways, who chaired the board of the Société Anonyme Elizalde SA for twenty-five years.