Gyms & sports
Whatever your favorite way to stay active is, there are so many ways to get moving in Barcelona!
GYMS
Gyms can be quite expensive but they can be worth it depending on how often you're planning to go during your time in Barcelona. If you find one near your housing, drop in and ask their prices and if they allow for short term memberships. Keep in mind that most gyms will charge a one time joining fee and then charge you a monthly rate.
DIR has more than 10 locations throughout the city.
Altafit is a newer chain of basic gyms that give you access to any of their gyms in Spain
Holmes Place more of an upscale gym option, with various locations throughout the city.
Snap Fitness has 2 centers in BCN!
Any Time Fitness has several locations in the city and offers great flexibility as they're open 24 hours!
OUTDOOR GYMS
Fitpack is an outdoor fitness community offering HIIT, circuit training, and other classes
UrbanGorillas offers outdoor classes with monthly fees or per class fees
TEAM SPORTS
Soccer (Fútbol)
The UPF has teams you can join if you're a UPF student!
Pick up games at Celebreak. Download the app and pay per game. They offer a variety of field locations, skill levels, days/times of the week, etc.
Basketball
Club Esportiu Sant Joan Maristes - Pista Poliesportiva València, 370.
Centre Parroquial Roser - Pista Bàsquet Ribes, 69.
Volleyball
Institut Tècnic Lestonnac Pau Claris, 13.
La Merced - Pista Poliesportiva Provença, 283.
Complex Esportiu Municipal Banys Sant Sebastià Pista Poliesportiva Pl Mar, 1.
Tennis
Esportiu Rocafort - Pavelló Poliesportiu Floridablanca, 41.
Gimnàs Hèrcules - Frontó Curt València, 469.
Poliesportiu Municipal - Estació del Nord - Nàpols, 42.
YOGA & PILATES
Yoga
There are tons of yoga and pilates studios around the city! Find one near your housing and ask them how much they charge per class.
Meetup.com lists lots of yoga classes and groups.
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
Renting Bikes
Born Bikes C/ Marquesa, 1. Bike rentals approx 15€/day.
Swimming
Piscines Picornell - The pool used in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics!
Centre d’Esports IPSI Provença, 97.
Esportiu Rocafort - Piscina Esportiva Coberta Floridablanca, 41.
Club Esportiu Sant Joan Maristes València, 370.
Sailing Classes
Base Nautica de la Mar Bella Avenida Litoral, s/n (Playa del Bogatell / Playa de la Mar Bella)
Centre Municipal de Vela Moll de Gregal, s/n (Port Olímpic)
Dance Classes
For all things dance schools, styles, classes, and shows, check out this website.
Escola de Dansa Lina Corredor Dance School offers a variety of dance styles. C/ Francasc Bolós, 24.
Check out meetup.com for other dance classes and events.
Art, dance and music classes in BCN
Flamenco Classes
Gracia Flamenca offers weekly classes. You pay a monthly fee that gives you a certain number of hours of classes.
Flamenco in Barcelona. They offer group classes and also intensive weekend courses in Flamenco.
Salsa Groups
The salsa dance club Mojito Club has a dance school
Meet Up Groups:
Skateboarding, Roller Skating, Inline Skating, Roller Derby and Roller Hockey
Bring your wheels! Barcelona is famous for its skate parks and skating culture. In fact, Transworld Skateboarding named it the No. 1 best city to skate in the world.