Mercè Festival 2023: Where to park and how to get to all the events.
The Mercè Festival 2023 in Barcelona is about to begin, and it promises to be an unforgettable event filled with music, culture, and fun. In this post, we provide you with all the information you need to make the most of these festivities.
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The Mercè Festival 2023 in Barcelona is about to begin, and it promises to be an unforgettable event filled with music, culture, and fun. In this post, we provide you with all the information you need to make the most of these festivities.
The Mercè Festival is one of the most iconic events in Barcelona, a celebration that pays tribute to the city's patron saint, the Virgin of Mercè. Every year, at the end of September, this emblematic festival takes over the streets of Barcelona with a program filled with music, culture, and fun for everyone. This year, the festivities will take place from September 22nd to September 25th, culminating with the highly anticipated Piromusical on September 26th. The opening speech will be delivered by the writer Najat El Hachmi on Friday, September 22nd, at 7:00 PM in the Saló de Cent of the Barcelona City Council. If you don't want to miss out on the best parties in Barcelona, Parkimeter provides you with all the keys to enjoy it to the fullest, and if you're coming by car, we'll tell you where to park at Mercè Festival 2023.
How to Get to Mercè Festival 2023
One of the best ways to enjoy Mercè Festival 2023 in Barcelona is to take advantage of the extended public transportation hours during these dates. Throughout the festivities, the metro service will run continuously from Friday, September 22nd, to Sunday, September 24th. Even on Monday, the 25th, a holiday, it will operate until 12:00 AM. Additionally, for the Piromusical on Monday, September 26th, metro lines 1 and 3 will be reinforced to ensure you reach your destination smoothly. Keep in mind that during these days, Barcelona is filled with visitors (more than usual) so you should arrive early to not miss anything and avoid getting caught in long queues for metros and buses.
This year, events will take place in various locations, all of them emblematic areas of the city. Most of the events are in the city center, but there are also events throughout the city, including Sarrià and Nou Barris. Here is a list of some of the highlighted places and how to get to them using public transportation:
- Avinguda de la Catedral: You can reach it by metro, using Line 4 (L4), station "Jaume I".
- Barrio Gòtic: The Gothic Quarter is accessible on foot from several nearby metro stations, such as "Jaume I" (L4), "Liceu" (L3), or "Drassanes" (L3).
- Basílica de la Mercè: This church is located near the metro station "Liceu" (L3).
- El Born CCM: You can reach it by metro to the "Barceloneta" station (L4) and then walk to El Born CCM.
- Plaza de Sant Jaume: The square is located in the heart of Barcelona and is accessible on foot from several metro stations, including "Liceu" (L3) and "Jaume I" (L4).
- Pasaje del Palau de la Virreina: It is near the "Liceu" (L3) metro station.
- Plaza de la Mercè: You can walk to it from the "Liceu" (L3) station.
- Avenida de la Reina Maria Cristina: This avenue is near the "Espanya" (L1 and L3) metro station.
- Playa del Bogatell: You can reach the beach by taking the metro to the "Bogatell" (L4) station.
- Paseo de los Til·lers (Ciutadella Park): The "Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica" (L4) metro station will leave you near Ciutadella Park.
- Nou Barris District Headquarters: You can use the metro to the "Virrei Amat" (L5) station.
- Teatre Grec: This theater is near the "Paral·lel" (L2 and L3) metro station.
- Estrella Damm Brewery: You can reach this location by taking the metro to the "Glòries" (L1) station and walking from there.
- Moll de la Fusta: It is located near the "Drassanes" (L3) metro station.
- Plaça Reial: You can walk to this square from the "Liceu" (L3) or "Drassanes" (L3) metro stations.
- Rambla del Raval: It is accessible on foot from the "Liceu" (L3) metro station.
- Fabra i Coats Venue: You can take the metro to the "Sant Andreu" (L1) station and walk from there.
- Montjuïc Castle: Use the Montjuïc funicular from the "Paral·lel" (L2 and L3) metro station or take the cable car from the port.
- Marina del Prat Vermell: Take the metro to the "L9 Sud" station and then walk to Marina del Prat Vermell.
- Palacete Albéniz: It is near the "Plaça de Sants" (L1 and L5) metro station.
- Plaça de Sarrià: Use the metro to the "Sarrià" (L6) station and walk from there.
- Estació del Nord Park: Walk from the "Arc de Triomf" (L1) metro station.
- Joan Miró Park: The "Plaça Espanya" (L1 and L3) metro station will leave you near the park.
- Trinitat Metro Exit: This station is on Line 1 (L1) of the metro.
These spaces will host a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities for you to enjoy the festivities to the fullest. To get to them, you won't have any problems due to the extended public transportation hours. However, you should arrive early at the events because a large number of people are expected. We recommend getting off a few stops earlier and walking to the events. This way, you can also see the city better and avoid the heat and crowds of public transportation during those days. You might consider the option of going to Mercè Festival 2023 by car, especially if you're going in a group. It can be the fastest and most efficient way. However, keep in mind that Barcelona during Mercè Festival 2023 will have heavy traffic and parking can be a challenge.
Where to Park at Mercè Festival 2023
If you plan to arrive by car, it's essential to think about where to park at Mercè Festival 2023, as it won't be an easy task. The Barcelona City Council has announced that numerous streets in the city will be closed for the various events and celebrations taking place in the streets. The streets in Barcelona that will experience traffic closures include:
- Del Rec street and de la Princesa Street (Old town).
- Ferran street (Gòtic).
- La Rambla.
- Several streets in the Gòtic Quarter.
- Pelai street and the surrounding area (Raval).
- Montalegre street and Valldonzella (Raval).
With this in mind, you know that you won't be able to reach the city center by car. From Parkimeter, we recommend that you park in a nearby parking lot in the area of your interest and walk from there, or park in a park-and-ride facility and use public transportation to reach the area. Some ideas include the Parking de Plaça del Fòrum (paid), the Parking de Sant Genís-Vall D´Hebron (paid), or Zona Universitaria (free). The first two have flat rates, as the city council promotes the use of these parking lots to avoid saturating the city center.
Artists at Mercè Festival 2023
Mercè Festival 2023 promises an exciting lineup of artists who will make the nights unforgettable. Some of the featured names include Abraham Mateo, Aiko the group, Buhos, Chanel, iLe, Johan Papaconstantino, Los Sara Fontán, Masta Quba, Nídia, The Notwist, and many more. Music and fun are guaranteed!
Don't let the lack of parking spaces ruin your experience at Mercè Festival 2023. Reserve your parking spot today and get ready for unforgettable moments in Barcelona. We look forward to seeing you at the most exciting party of the year!
