The initiative means a 10% saving in electricity consumption and makes for a more rational use of the city’s water resources.

In line with its aim to make Barcelona more sustainable, City Council has taken the decision to optimise the time the city’s ornamental fountains. The initiative aims to achieve a 10% saving in electricity consumption compared to the current consumption of the fountains and make more rational and efficient use of water resources.

The measure, which comes into effect as from 19 February and coincides with the Magic Fountain going into operation, is part of a series of measures by the city for the Citizen Commitment to Sustainability 2012-2022, contributing to the reduction in energy consumption and adapting to climate change.

The Magic Fountain in Montjuïc will see its timetable adapted with shows starting after sunset in July, August and September, with the timing and duration of summer shows scheduled to correspond to when there are greater volumes of public, highlighting the value of an important city tourist attraction. The new timetables for the Magic Fountain are published here.

Changes in timetables will also be made at fountains which offer musical displays, such as the Fonts Bessones, the Font Cibernètica de Can Fabra, the Font de Baró de Viver and the Fonts dels Jocs d’Aigua in the Parc de les Rieres d’Horta. Full details are available on the urban ecology website.

The Magic Fountain in Montjuïc reopens

As from Friday, 19 February, the Magic Fountain in Montjuïc resumes its activity with a new timetable after maintenance work which started on 7 January was completed. The annual revision of the fountain and its environs helps conserve the quality of the installations. As usual, the work was carried out after Christmas when the fountain offered Christmas carols and traditional music for the public.