The Magic Fountains of Montjuïc – Barcelona, Spain

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The magic fountains of Montjuïc are exactly what they sound like… magical!

I have to admit that the first time I visited the Magic Fountain I was pretty skeptical. I mean, let’s face it, an illuminated fountain that changes color in time to music sounds…well, pretty cheesy if you ask me… but that couldn’t be any further away from what it’s actually like.

The Magic Fountain of Montjuic is actually an incredibly impressive display of water , colorful lights and music ranging from classical to modern hits. The show is a spectacular display of color, light, motion, music and water….  and when they mixed these elements it was absolutely stunning!

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Not only the fountains themselves magical, but the whole area (Plaza Espanya) is magnificent. As you walk through the beautiful Torres Venecianes (Venetian Towers) looking towards Montjuïc, you are greeted by the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC).

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This is definitely a must see when you’re in Barcelona…. and the best part is… it’s completely free!

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I have been to the Magic Fountain show more times than I can count. Here are some more photos and videos give you an idea just how magical these fountains are!

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Magic Fountain Schedule

February 19th – March 31st & November 1st – January 6th

  • Friday and Saturday 7pm – 9pm

April 1st – May 31st & September 1st – October 31st

  • Friday and Saturday 9pm – 10:30pm

June 1st – August 31st

  • Thursday through Sunday 9pm – 11pm

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59 thoughts on “The Magic Fountains of Montjuïc – Barcelona, Spain

    1. I highly recommend checking them out (they’re even better in person!!!) … but be sure to check out the schedule that I posted below (also pay attention to dates… the hours & days on the week differ depending on the time of year!) … thanks for checking out my blog!

    1. You definitely should! As far as I’m concerned it’s one of the top things to do in Barcelona… thanks for checking out my post!

  1. I have I am yet to visit `Barcelona and thanks to your post `I will definitely visit the magic mountsins. I love how many pictures and videos you provided, I almost felt I was part of it. Thank you.

  2. I’ve been to Barcelona twice now and seen quite a lot of the city but I never made it to Montjuic! There’s so much to see there. Incredible photos and videos of the fountains!

  3. These fountains do look magical! They remind me of ones in Kew Gardens at Christmas, though they are unfortunately not free. I hope to see these next time I visit Barcelona.

  4. I have only visited Barcelona ona school trip and the fountains were not part of our itinerary. I would love to go back to Barcelona and see it again as a more grown up than I was then 😀 It’s a beautiful city and I remember I loves its vibe.

  5. That looks like a nice show they put up there! I can imagine that you were sceptical at first, these kind of fountains can be quite underwhelming. But this one looks beautiful 🙂

  6. Lovely photos and videos!! I was blown away by the fountains, much more than I was expecting. It was amazing how many people turned up each night to see the show, it reminded me of a New Year’s Eve in Sydney harbour! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  7. This is really cool! And the fact that entry is free makes it even better. So magical and imbues a feel good mood! Nice videos and photos

  8. Once I had a chance to visit similar fountains show in Prague, but the Magic Fountains look really unique and worth seeing. Thanks for sharing!

  9. We have a light show in the UK which is pretty spectacular but I love the sound of the Spanish magic fountain show.For some reason it reminds me of fireworks, which is a good thing of course! I was so entranced by the magical colours of the fountain!

  10. What an awesome water artwork, it looks so amazing. Recently, i also saw a water play that was related to a traditional mythological story and I must say I unnerved me.

  11. I agree. There’s just something special about water and night. Especially when paired with the beautiful colors and background. The setting being Barcelona is just further icing on the cake.

  12. Wow! The fountains definitely look like an amazing experience! I bet this was a holiday to remember. We don’t have anything like this in the UK.

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