# Montjuïc Castle, Spain: what it is and when to go

> Montjuïc Castle is a cultural property in Barcelona, Spain (European Union) (Castell de Montjuïc), at 177 m above sea level. Interests: History, Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. It has articles in 17 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-montjuic/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain (European Union) · History, Nature, Mountains
- **Local name:** Castell de Montjuïc
- **Where:** Spain
- **Elevation:** 177 m
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** BCN Barcelona, 10 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Nov 01-Feb 28 10:00-18:00; Mar 01-Oct 31 10:00-20:00; Dec 25,Jan 01 off; PH off
- **Website:** [ajuntament.barcelona.cat](https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/castelldemontjuic/ca)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 41.3627, 2.16478

## What it is and where

Montjuïc Castle is a cultural property in Barcelona, Spain (European Union) (Castell de Montjuïc), at 177 m above sea level. It has articles in 17 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Barcelona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/barcelona/), where this site lists 267 more places to see, 2.9 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 41.3627, 2.16478; the nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 10 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.362705%2C2.164785)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.362705%2C2.164785)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/), [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/naturaleza/) and [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/montana/) places in Spain. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Montjuïc Castle is **March to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 20 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 24 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 40 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 07 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 19 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 58 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 42 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 40 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 52 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 38 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 02 |

In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Mountains | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Montjuïc Castle has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Spain

To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Spain checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Montjuïc 360](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/montjuic-360/): Hiking · 612 m
- [Miramar Barcelona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/hotel-miramar-barcelona/): Hotel in Barcelona, Spain · 1.0 km
- [Palau Sant Jordi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/palau-sant-jordi/): Sporting arena in Barcelona, Spain · 1.0 km
- [Brew Pub Le Sec](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/brew-pub-le-sec/): Brewery · 1.1 km
- [Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museo-nacional-de-arte-de-cataluna/): Art museum in Barcelona, Catalonia · 1.2 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

## More in Spain: History

- [Córdoba, Spain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cordoba-2/)
- [Toledo, Spain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/toledo-2/)
- [Salamanca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/salamanca-2/)
- [Sagrada Família](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/basilica-de-la-sagrada-familia/): basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- [Cádiz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cadiz-2/)
- [Alcalá de Henares](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/alcala-de-henares-2/)

Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Montjuïc Castle?

It is a cultural property in Barcelona, Spain (European Union) (Castell de Montjuïc in the local language). It has articles in 17 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Montjuïc Castle?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02.

### How do you get to Montjuïc Castle?

The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 10 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.362705%2C2.164785) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Montjuïc 360](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/montjuic-360/), [Miramar Barcelona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/hotel-miramar-barcelona/), [Palau Sant Jordi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/palau-sant-jordi/). The rest is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/19658818), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2500125), CC0. More about Montjuïc Castle on [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_de_Montjuic). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).