Top 3 Photo Spots Around Sagrada Familia | Barcelona Photoshoot Guide for Travelers
- Shuffydid 笑笑 許
- Jul 17
- 4 min read
If you're planning a trip to Barcelona, there's no way you’re skipping Antoni Gaudí’s iconic masterpiece, the Sagrada Família. Whether you’re on your honeymoon, planning a surprise proposal, or simply exploring solo, this basilica offers some of the most breathtaking photo opportunities in Europe.
As a professional destination photographer based in Barcelona, I've tested dozens of angles, streets, and rooftops to find the best photo spots. Here are my Top 3 recommended locations for a Sagrada Família photoshoot, plus a rooftop hotel with an unbeatable view. 📌 Save this guide or screenshot it, and when you're ready to book a photoshoot in Barcelona, just tell me which spot speaks to you the most!
Your Ultimate Sagrada Familia Photoshoot Guide in Barcelona
Top 3 Photo Spots for a Sagrada Família Photoshoot
🏞️ Plaça de Gaudí (Gaudí Park) — The Classic Reflection Shot
This is the spot for that postcard-perfect shot of Sagrada Família reflected in the pond. If you’ve seen photos of the basilica mirrored in still water, chances are it was taken right here at Gaudí Park.
While it’s become more well-known among tourists, timing is everything, arrive before 8:00 AM, and you can still capture the scene with clear skies, soft morning light, and minimal crowds. It’s one of the most timeless and symmetrical angles for a Sagrada Família photoshoot.
🌿 Hidden Mini Park Facing the Passion Façade
While most visitors gather around the Nativity entrance, just across from the Passion Façade lies a small, hidden park that offers a rare moment of peace right in front of the basilica.
From this angle, you’re face-to-face with Gaudí’s more solemn, sculptural side of Sagrada Família. The detailed stonework feels almost within reach. The morning light here falls from the side, creating striking backlit or softly filtered effects.
This spot is ideal for solo travelers and couples, but also happens to be great for family portraits, there’s a playground with swings and slides nearby, which makes it a relaxed and natural place to photograph kids.
🌇 Rooftop Bar at Sercotel Hotel Roselló — A Stunning Close-Up View
Where to Stay for Easy Access to Sagrada Família Photoshoots
Located just diagonally across from the basilica, the rooftop bar at Sercotel Hotel Roselló offers an unmatched panoramic view of Sagrada Família’s spires.
Most rooftop bars in Barcelona offer distant skyline views. Here, the basilica dominates the frame. It’s dramatic, elegant, and unforgettable, a dream backdrop for engagements, anniversary shoots, or solo travelers marking a special trip.
There are two ways to access this rooftop:
🛏️ Option 1: Book a Room at the Hotel
If you're a photographer or want early access before the rooftop opens to the public, I highly recommend staying at this 4-star hotel. You’ll have exclusive, peaceful rooftop time just as the city wakes up—a dreamy, quiet moment that’s perfect for photos.
🍸 Option 2: Reserve a Table at the Rooftop Bar at Sercotel Hotel Roselló
Not staying overnight? No problem. You can reserve a table at the rooftop bar, but note: reservations are only open two weeks in advance, and spots fill up fast. Plan ahead!
This terrace has been the scene of proposals, couple sessions, and solo portraits that feel cinematic. I’ll be sharing a proposal shoot I did here soon, so stay tuned.
Sagrada Família Is Still Being Built, Slowly, Steadily, Always Upward
Whether you’re traveling with a partner or exploring on your own, if you’re drawn to capturing beautiful, personal moments at these iconic locations, I’d love to hear from you.
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Beyond the three featured spots in this guide, Barcelona is full of hidden corners, wide boulevards, and architectural gems perfect for portraits.
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