Barcelona is a Mediterranean city, and sometimes it gets hot... Very hot!
Temperatures in the middle of July or August can rise to over 35 degrees. It's even too hot to go to the beach.
And there's a great alternative to the sometimes crowded summer beaches: indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Of course, they're also overcrowded, but some swimming pools are gigantic...
In addition, numerous pools offer a whole range of relaxing activities, not to mention panoramic views of the whole of beautiful Barcelona!
I suggest a short list of the city's most beautiful pools classified according to their main characteristics!
The pool with its panoramic view...
The Montjuic is part of the Olympic complex that hosted the 1992 Games.
The infrastructure dates back to 1923, and although it's a little dated, it hasn't lost its cachet.
A breathtaking view of Barcelona, stretching to the sea and as far as Tibidabo !
The ideal place to observe the city from above.
Two outdoor swimming pools are part of the complex.
Please note that the pool is open only during the summer, from late June to early September (11 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.), and as the complex isn't very large, with the bleachers occupying quite a lot of space, it's often packed.
However, admission is relatively inexpensive, at just under 7 euros.
A card of ten can save you a lot of money.
MetroPlaça Espanya (L1, L3)
Do you prefer a pool or a lake?
In the middle of the city lies a 3000m2 oasis in the open air.
The aquatic area is so large that locals call it "the lake".
At the heart of the Can Dragó park There's something for everyone!
On over twelve hectaressports facilities, children's playgrounds, golf courses, petanque and ping pong courts...
But as it's such a big place, make sure you know which part of the park you want to spend your time in before you leave...
And the park is magnificent: a green lung in the city!
It's also a great place to take a stroll because it's steeped in history, with monuments to terrorism and interesting sculptures, and it's so big that cyclists will love it too!
Address Rossel i Porcel, 7 (Sant Andreu)
The hidden pool... in the middle of the woods...
Grà cia is a lively, dynamic district less than twenty minutes by metro from the city center.
And then Grà cia has this incredible place: La Creueta del Coll park.
Indeed, behind the Park GüellThe little-known Vallcarca district and the famous, half-hidden La Creueta park can be found in the upper part of the city... And there's a beautiful shallow pool!
The park is free of charge, and opening times vary according to the season. The park closes around 6pm in winter and around 9pm in summer.
Address: Passeig Mare de Déu del Coll, 77
By metroL5-El Coll/La Teixonera
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The swimming pool in the middle of town...
In the Eixample district you'll find la Platja de l'Eixample in the Torre de Les Aigües Gardens.
Open only in summer (June 26 to September 7), Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 6 pm.
A standard ticket costs just 1.55 euros.
We love this place because it lets you take a break when strolling through the center.
An open-air pool with sand...
Address Roger de Llúria, 56
Beachside pools...
The Club Natació Atlètic de la Barceloneta is very close to Sant Sebastià n beach.
The club offers a wide range of facilities, including a spa with Jacuzzi, a fitness room and a solarium. There's also a paddleboard track...
In terms of swimming pools, there is a indoor pool (33x25m) and three outdoor pools (20x13m, 25x21m and 25x20m)...
Opening times vary according to the season, but on weekdays and Saturdays, the facilities are open until 11pm. On Sundays, they close at the end of the afternoon.
Please check the timetable before you go!
Admission costs around 14 euros for a normal ticket, plus the cost of access to the various activities and facilities.
Metro: Barceloneta (L4)
The Forum bathing area... A special place!
A sand-free space with infrastructures that allow people with reduced mobility to enjoy the seafront with a special area and assistance.
Also, this saltwater pool is located on the coastal path and is the ideal place if you've ever wanted to visit this area by bike. You can then take a refreshing dip.
Plus, it's free and open every day!
Address: Plaça del Fòrum, 1
Subway: El Maresme, Forum
The more sporty pools...
If your goal is to exercise, I recommend the Piscina Sant Jordi (Carrer Paris, 111) or the Club de Natació de Catalunya (Ctra. del Carmel, 5).
Little known to tourists, it's the locals who come here to get back into shape.
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