The L'Umbracle is located on the terrace area above the other attractions and the car park. It is an unusual arched structure that covers a garden lined with palm trees and is home to over 50 species of plants from the region

It is such a lovely idea to make something as boring and functional as a car par a city attraction. People spend time visiting and promenading along the top of this car park. The metal roof and the tall palm trees provide welcome shade from the hot Spanish summer sun. Many tourists that walk in the l'Umbracle believe it just a pleasant garden not realising it has a practical function. It is a brilliant well executed idea. It is a shame that more multi store concrete car parks around the world do not learn from this amazing building.

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