Transbordador aeri

Like most of the beautiful, amazing and interesting things in Barcelona, Transbordador Aeri, oftenly called Teleferico del Puerto, was designed in 1929 for World's fair, that took place in Barcelona. By this, it was planned to make it easier to reach Montjuic from the port, or from port Montjuic. Unfortunately, because of lack of fundings, it was finished in 1931, but it's not diminished it's importance and attraction. Trasbordador Aeri is still one of the most entertaining and interesting attractions, so, depends from the time of the journey, near this hoist you can expect many people.

Travel with lift from Barceloneta to Montjuic hill (or backwards) took only 5-7 minutes. During this, you will travel 1.3 kilometers. Journey starts from San Sebastian tower, near Barceloneta beach. In the 78.4 meters high tower, there's a restaurant. You can go all the way up by the lift.

Hoist runs every 10 mins, and cramped cabin holds up to 20 people, including cabins operator. So you need to think if it's worth to go for this adventure if you affraid not only height, but suffer from claustrophobia as well.

So called Jaume I tower is 107 meters high in the Barcelona port, and is interim stop between Barceloneta and Montjuic hill.

San Sebastian, as well as Jaume I towers, are assign as Barcelonas historian monuments, and are under protection. During civil war, both lifts was temporarily dismantle, and both towers served as defensive objects.

Journey with Trasbordador Aeri finishes at Miramar viewpoint, located on Montjuic hill. If you couln't make photos of wonderful Barcelonas panoramic view while flying Trasbordador Aeri, you can do it in this viewpoint. Views are amazing.

Trasbordador Aeri works everyday from about 10 till 18 o'clock, but it would be better to check it in official websites, as it depends on the seasons. Hoist does't work when blowing strong winds or during storms.
Official website: http://www.telefericodebarcelona.com/