Tibidabo Sunrise

Barcelona Dawn. Tibidabo, Barcelona, 2014

The view of Barcelona from Tibidabo is impressive, and the above is what you might photograph at dawn (this morning, actually). Or, looking back over your shoulder…the spectacular Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor:

Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor #1. Tibidabo, Barcelona, 2014

But, as I look around with my monochrome eye, I always seem to find other images. Like these…

Steps and Shadows #2. Tibidabo, Barcelona, 2014

Contrails and Tower. Tibidabo, Barcelona, 2014

Four Plus One. Tibidabo, Barcelona, 2014

Torre de Collserola #2. Tibidabo, Barcelona, 2014

Getting to the Tibidabo summit during normal daylight hours is not a problem, but it is an issue for the dawn photographer. If you don’t have a friend who can take you (or a sister-in-law…moltes gràcies, Anna!), your best bet might be a taxi as the bus, funicular, etc. aren’t yet up and running at the pre-golden hour. 

After your sunrise shoot, try walking down to the City via Vallvidrera (stairsteps and trails) and the Carretera de las Aguas, all of which may take you 2-3 hours at a slow pace. 

For Tibidabo information check their website HERE. For general information on the Torre de Collserola, along with a link to a PDF of operatiing hours, try their website in English HERE. (Aviso: You typically can’t access the tower in January and February.)