Park Guell Regulation Policy and Rules to Access to the Regulated Zone

Park Guell Regulation Policy

Park Güell in Barcelona is a major tourist attraction that stands as symbol of Catalan culture, and heritage. The UNESCO World Heritage Site draws close to 9 million visitors annually. To curb the problems that arise out of mass tourism, especially with respect to conservation of heritage, the Barcelona City Council implemented a new regulation policy.

Why Is Park Guell Regulated?

Park Guell is divided into two large zones, the monumental zone that spreads over 12 hectares, and the forest Area, located adjacent to the monumental zone, which occupies 8 more hectares.

Visitors can access the whole of Park Güell. The access regulation policy only regulates the entrance to the monumental area, which was declared a World Heritage Site. This regulation was important as the huge influx of tourists visiting Park Guell was putting a strain on coexistence and also preventing the conservation of heritage.

Park Guell, which was designed originally as an exclusive development for 60 homes, was never meant to handle the strain of having 9 million visitors per year. The regulation policy was intended to reduce overcrowding, and make room for the conservation of heritage, and make managing green areas easier.

The regulation limits the capacity to a maximum of 1400 visitors per hour and requires entry to access it. 

Rules for Visiting Regulated Zone

Purchase tickets online: It would be best to purchase tickets online. You can also purchase tickets from the venue, but there is a chance you might not get one for immediate visit.

Reach on time: Arrive on time and the tickets entitle visitors to enter Park Güell on the date and within the time allotted on the ticket.

30-minute entry: Tickets allow entry into the Park for 30 minutes after the time-slot reserved.

Entry for locals: Local residents and/or those who have an accreditation card will have to show it at the entrance check point and provide documentation proving ownership of the document.

Minors: Those under the age of 14 have to be accompanied by an adult.

Picnic rules: You can have picnics in the zones designated within Park Guell. Use the wastepaper baskets in order to help keep the Park clean.

Photography rules: Visitors are not allowed to take photographs for professional or commercial purposes.

Voice amplification devices: Use of megaphones, speakers or any voice-amplification devices is not allowed inside the premises.