plants populate the gardens. The plants originate from all over the world, but mostly from African, American, and Australian desert areas. Besides the gardens offer a wide variety of trees that are typical of the Mediterranean climates as well as other subtropical trees. One can find up to 12 different species of palm trees, olive and fig trees, and the like. Many of the subtropical trees are several hundred years old. Some special species the garden offers are: Drago: a subtropical tree Pitas: a typical Mexican plant Xanthorrhoea: a native Australian plant Cereus jamacaru: a Brazilian cactus Aloe brevifolia: a cactus that originates in South Africa Artistic elements The Mossén Costa i Llobera gardens displays many decorative and artistic elements. Among them is a pergola and many sculptures. Climate Thanks to its convenient location at the food of the Montjuïc Mountain and next to the sea, temperatures in the middle of the gardens average two or three degrees Celsius higher than those in the rest of the area. This microclimate protects the species that are contained within the gardens. It is also protected from the intense winds that often affect the area. Visiting the park Mossén Costa i Llobera is one of the lesser known and visited city parks in Barcelona. Access to the gardens is free of charge. The park has several entrances. The main entrance is located between Carretera de Miramar and Paseo de Josep Carner. The parks opens at 10 a.m. until sunset.Barcelona pel medio ambient. Official Website. Barcelona's City Council See also Miquel Costa i Llobera Desert City Jardín de Cactus References External links Mossèn Costa i Llobera Gardens - Barcelona City Council Official tourist information site (authorized by Barcelona city hall) 'El Pais' reports: Four million spent on restoration (Spanish) Miquel Costa i Llobera's Biography Barcelona Travel Guide Barcelona Yellow Pages Oficial site of Barcelona's City Council (Spanish) Photographs of the Mossén Costa i Llobera Gardens Landscape architecture Parks in Barcelona Botanical gardens in Spain