# Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, Spain: what it is and when to go

> Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is a fountain in Barcelona, Spain (Font Màgica de Montjuïc). Interests: History. 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 01. It has articles in 24 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/fuente-magica-de-montjuic/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Fountain in Barcelona, Spain · History
- **Local name:** Font Màgica de Montjuïc
- **Where:** Spain
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** BCN Barcelona, 10 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Apr 01-May 31: Fr,Sa 21:00-22:00; Jun 01-Sep 30: We-Su 21:30-22:30; Oct 01-31: Th-Sa 21:00-22:00; Nov 01-Jan 06,Mar 01-31: Th-Sa 20:00-21:00; PH off
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 41.37116, 2.15174

## What it is and where

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is a fountain in Barcelona, Spain (Font Màgica de Montjuïc). It has articles in 24 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 41.37116, 2.15174; 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=41.371157%2C2.151738)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.371157%2C2.151738)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/) 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 Magic Fountain of Montjuïc 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 51 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 38 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 01 |

In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. 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.

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

- [Barcelona Pavilion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/barcelona-pavilion/): Historical building in Barcelona, Spain · 163 m
- [Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museo-nacional-de-arte-de-cataluna/): Art museum in Barcelona, Catalonia · 319 m
- [Fountain in Plaça d'Espanya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/fuente-de-la-plaza-de-espana/): Fountain in Barcelona, Spain · 483 m
- [Mercat d'Hostafrancs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/mercat-d-hostafrancs/): Building in Barcelona, Spain · 783 m
- [Montjuïc 360](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/montjuic-360/): Hiking · 846 m

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 Magic Fountain of Montjuïc?

It is a fountain in Barcelona, Spain (Font Màgica de Montjuïc in the local language). It has articles in 24 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 Magic Fountain of Montjuïc?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.

### How do you get to Magic Fountain of Montjuïc?

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=41.371157%2C2.151738) 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 [Barcelona Pavilion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/barcelona-pavilion/), [Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museo-nacional-de-arte-de-cataluna/), [Fountain in Plaça d'Espanya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/fuente-de-la-plaza-de-espana/). The rest is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/35816134), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1414600), CC0. More about Magic Fountain of Montjuïc on [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuente_M%C3%A1gica_de_Montjuic). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).