Turó d'en Caritg

Turó d'en Caritg is a hilltop park in Badalona, popularly known as Parc dels Canons, and it delivers one of the best panoramic viewpoints near Barcelona.

What will you see?

The hill rises above the neighborhoods of Badalona and holds a park of roughly 6.1 hectares. The main draw is a set of three viewpoints built on former casemates — remnants of old defensive fortifications that were preserved as lookout terraces rather than demolished. From here the view stretches well beyond Badalona itself: you can pick out the coastline, the silhouette of the Sagrada Família, the Mapfre towers, Montjuïc hill, and the Agbar Tower over in Barcelona. That combination makes Turó d'en Caritg a favorite both with locals out for a scenic walk and with visitors who want to see the Barcelona skyline from an angle different than the usual city-center lookouts.

The park itself functions as a green pocket inside the urban fabric — one of Badalona's larger green spaces, with walking paths and shaded spots to rest under the trees.

How to get there?

The hill sits on Avinguda Salvador Espriu in Badalona, within easy reach of the city center. The simplest approach is local public transport (bus or train into Badalona, followed by a short uphill walk) or driving, since parking is available nearby. Entry to the park is free and the grounds stay open around the clock, which makes it a solid choice for either a morning outing or an evening walk timed to the sunset over the sea.

A bit of history

The land that now forms the park passed into municipal hands in 1986, when Badalona's local government purchased the hill with recreational use in mind. The park was built up in stages, taking its current shape between 1990 and 1999. The surviving casemates, now doing duty as viewing terraces, are a reminder of the hill's earlier defensive role — the origin of its popular nickname, "Parc dels Canons" (Park of the Cannons).

When to visit?

The hill is open year-round, but clear-sky days give the widest panoramas. Late afternoon and the hour before sunset are the most rewarding times to visit, as the light catches the coastline and the Barcelona skyline particularly well. In the warmer months it's worth bringing water, since some of the viewpoint terraces have little shade.

Frequently asked questions

Is entry to Turó d'en Caritg free? Yes, the park is completely free to enter and stays open 24 hours a day.

What can you see from the viewpoints? The terraces overlook the Badalona coastline, the Sagrada Família, the Mapfre towers, Montjuïc, and the Agbar Tower in Barcelona.

Where does the name Parc dels Canons come from? It refers to the hill's former defensive use — the preserved casemates that now serve as viewpoints are remnants of that earlier role.

Can you reach it without a car? Yes, the hill is close to central Badalona and reachable on foot from local public transport stops.