Things to do near Sants Estació

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If you happen to have some time before catching your train at Sants Station, we’ve prepared this article “Things to do near Sants Estació” for you to discover some interesting places near this station.

Parc de l’Espanya Industrial

This park is really close to Sants Estació, just a 2-minute walk away. So, if you have limited time, it’s definitely one of the top spots to visit. You’ll find a small lake and some fun slides and swings for the kids. To learn more about this park, check out our article on Parc de l’Espanya Industrial.

Parc Joan Miró

A large park that you can spot from a distance because of this tall sculpture that will catch your attention! It’s the sculpture “La Dona i l’Ocell,” The Woman and the Bird, a work by the great painter, sculptor, and ceramicist Joan Miró. So Parc Joan Miró is also among the things to do near Sants Estació that we also recommend. An opportunity to get to know a bit better the work from one of the most renowned Catalan painters. 

joan miro park

Las Arenas Mall

From Joan Miró Park, you will notice a large round building. This is the “Las Arenas” mall, which was formerly a bullring known as  “La Monumental”. We don’t just recommend visiting the mall, we suggest going to the top floor for a stunning city view. From there, you can see Plaça Espanya, Font de Montjuïc, Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC)… 

Font de Montjuic

And if you have some extra time to spare, you might want to visit the Font Màgica de Montjuïc and admire the beautiful displays with the Museu Nacional de Catalunya (MNAC) in the background.

Mercat de Sants

We’ve also included a food market because getting to know a culture through its food markets is not only enjoyable but also enriching. So, if you enjoy visiting places like these, you’ll be pleased to know that the ‘Mercat municipal de Sants,’ the municipal food market in Sants, is just a five-minute walk from Estació de Sants.

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