In a quiet corner, away from Barcelona and, until now, far from the tourist bustle, hides a secret paradise: Esplugues del Llobregat. This small city, ignored by many travelers, has come to life on social networks, especially on TikTok, where users in love with its charms have made it a must-see destination.
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One of the voices that has made this treasure known is @bcn_bloggers, through ‘expat’ a tiktokera who has settled in Barcelona and has revealed the magical corners of Esplugues on TikTok. His video, which shows places like the surroundings of Montserrat street with its lush vegetation and historic farmhouses like Can Cortada, has accumulated 658 thousand views and 50k likes, although some viewers mock the romanticism of foreigners for the city, others on the other hand, fear a possible overcrowding.
But @bcn_bloggers is not alone in her love for Esplugues. Other TikTok content creators have explored places like Can Vidalet Park and Solidaritat Park, capturing the beauty of the pond, grottoes and bumpy slides that amuse children and adults alike.
Facts you need to know about Esplugues del Llobregat
Geographically located on the plain of the Llobregat River, Esplugues del Llobregat is in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. Despite being the smallest municipality in Baix Llobregat, Esplugues is home to a diversified economy based on services and a rich commercial tradition rooted in the city.
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It is important for you to know that the city is characterized by its rugged topography and its limestone and clay geological composition, which has led to the formation of caves and torrents. The name of the municipality comes from the Greek ‘spelugges’, which means “cave” or “cavity”, referring to the natural formations of the area.
Additionally, the city is surrounded by the Collserola Natural Park, and offers breathtaking views from the top of Puig de Òssa, also known as the mountain of Sant Pere Màrtir, which rises to 399 meters above sea level.
According to the city council’s website, Esplugues del Llobregat is an inclusive, sustainable and smart city that welcomes visitors with open arms. Its charming nooks and crannies, captured by content creators at TikTok, have revealed a secret paradise that now shines on the tourist map, offering travelers an authentic experience away from the crowds.
Finally, if you already want to visit this beautiful paradise and you don’t know how to get there from Barcelona, there are five possible ways. This means that you can get there by streetcar, carpool, bus, cab or private car and that from the city of Barcelona there is an average distance of 8.1 kilometers.
