Parc de les Muntanyetes

Parc de les Muntanyetes is a compact neighborhood park in the Lloreda district of Badalona, a coastal city bordering Barcelona in Catalonia. Its defining feature is a cluster of artificial hillocks, and it's these "muntanyetes" (little mountains in Catalan) that gave the park its name.

How do you get there?

The park sits in the northern part of Badalona, framed by Carrer de Mendelssohn, Carrer de Rossini, Carrer dels Apenins, Passeig d'Olof Palme and Carrer de Liszt — several of these streets are named after composers, a naming pattern common in this part of the city. Lloreda lies a few kilometers from central Badalona and its Rodalies train station, so the easiest way in is by local bus or car; street parking is generally available nearby. Entrances open onto the park from every surrounding street, so there's no single "correct" side to approach from.

What will you see?

Covering 3.4 hectares, the park was built in two phases, with the second and final stage completed in 2003. Its centerpiece is the group of man-made hills, each topped with a small platform holding children's play equipment. Footpaths wind across the slopes between patches of greenery, creating quiet spots for a short walk or a rest with a view over the neighborhood. Beyond the hilly section, the park opens into large paved areas planted with trees, well suited to casual strolling, cycling or simply sitting outside. It's worth knowing that accessibility is only partial: the flat, paved zones are easy to navigate, while the hillier stretches can be harder going for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility.

Once a year the park hosts the Mercat del Trasto, a local flea market where Badalona residents can request a stall from the city council and sell secondhand items. The event ties into the idea of reusing goods and cutting down on waste, and for a day or two it gives the park a distinctly neighborly, community feel.

When should you visit?

This is a recreational, everyday park rather than a headline attraction, so it works best as a stop for a relaxed walk during a longer stay in Badalona rather than a destination in its own right. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons, when temperatures along the Catalan coast are mild and the greenery is at its best. In summer, the large open paved areas can get quite hot around midday, so an early morning or late afternoon visit is more comfortable. If your trip happens to overlap with the Mercat del Trasto, it's worth checking the exact date through the city council's local listings — it's a good chance to see the park at its liveliest.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is the park located? In the Lloreda district of Badalona, Catalonia, bounded by Carrer de Mendelssohn, Carrer de Rossini, Carrer dels Apenins, Carrer de Liszt and Passeig d'Olof Palme.

Where does the park's name come from? From its distinctive artificial hillocks ("muntanyetes"), which form the main feature of the park's layout.

Is there a playground? Yes, the tops of two of the hills hold platforms fitted with children's play equipment.

Is the park wheelchair accessible? Only partially — the flat, paved sections are accessible, but the hilly parts can be difficult to navigate.