One of the best ways of getting a panoramic view of the city is by using the Port Vell aerial tramway. This spectacular way of transport also provides a quick pass from the Montijuc neighbourhood to the beach of Barceloneta.
First opened in 1931 the aerial tram wasn't always a successful enterprise in Barcelona, only after the year 2000, with the explosion of mass tourism and teh redevelopment of Port Vell it got popular.
Here are some pictures from a ride in the Barcelona tram:
Waiting for the cable car in Barcelona 
The aerial tramway view just off Montijuc stop 
Port Vell of Barcelona seen from the cable car 
View of Barceloneta beach from the aerial tram 
