The best places to practice outdoor sports in Barcelona

Barcelona has everything you need for a healthy lifestyle: good weather, good food, nature and plenty of alternatives for doing sports both indoors and outdoors.
Run like the wind
It's true: running is not for everyone. If you're one of those people who suffer from practising impact sports, there may be better options than this. Still, if, on the other hand, you love the sensation of galloping for miles, the city offers places like its beach promenade if you’re wondering where to run in Barcelona.

The promenade can get quite crowded at times, especially at weekends, and there are also people practising a variety of sports, from supervised classes to yoga. However, as we recommend going for a run early in the morning due to the city's warm temperatures, you'll find the promenade more walkable than in the middle of the day.

On the other hand, green areas are always a good option and there are many: Can Dragó Park, Collserolla Natural Park, the Aigües road, Ciutadella Park, the Riverside Park (Ronda Verda), etc.
Live like a local in Barcelona
Getting fit by the sea
Calisthenics areas abound in Barcelona. Perhaps the best known is the Nike Training Outdoor Project, popularly known as "barras" and located in Barceloneta, in the Espigón del Gas, near the Hospital del Mar. This place is qeuipped with all kinds of instruments to lift your own weight and do a very wide range of exercise of all type, and for free.

Moreover, there's another area at the foot of the Hotel W Barcelona and another at the Mar Bella skate park, but they're not the only ones in the city. The best places to get fit in Barcelona outdoors are those by the sea… or in the ocean, swimming!
A walk through green spaces
Montjuic is a great place if you want to go for a long walk or have the feeling of being in the mountains, among trees, even if sometimes cars pass by; moreover, the Collserola mountain range can also offer ample alternatives for hiking routes away from the noise of the city, a great way to practice sport totally free in Barcelona, in fact.

On the other hand, the best places to play sports in Barcelona are its municipal sports centres, equipped with the latest technology; they indeed require a fee and membership, but you get an excellent performance for a logical price. No excuses; it’s time to move your body!
Find your place in Barcelona
Barcelona has everything you need for a healthy lifestyle: good weather, good food, nature and plenty of alternatives for doing sports both indoors and outdoors.
Run like the wind
It's true: running is not for everyone. If you're one of those people who suffer from practising impact sports, there may be better options than this. Still, if, on the other hand, you love the sensation of galloping for miles, the city offers places like its beach promenade if you’re wondering where to run in Barcelona.

The promenade can get quite crowded at times, especially at weekends, and there are also people practising a variety of sports, from supervised classes to yoga. However, as we recommend going for a run early in the morning due to the city's warm temperatures, you'll find the promenade more walkable than in the middle of the day.

On the other hand, green areas are always a good option and there are many: Can Dragó Park, Collserolla Natural Park, the Aigües road, Ciutadella Park, the Riverside Park (Ronda Verda), etc.
Live like a local in Barcelona
Getting fit by the sea
Calisthenics areas abound in Barcelona. Perhaps the best known is the Nike Training Outdoor Project, popularly known as "barras" and located in Barceloneta, in the Espigón del Gas, near the Hospital del Mar. This place is qeuipped with all kinds of instruments to lift your own weight and do a very wide range of exercise of all type, and for free.

Moreover, there's another area at the foot of the Hotel W Barcelona and another at the Mar Bella skate park, but they're not the only ones in the city. The best places to get fit in Barcelona outdoors are those by the sea… or in the ocean, swimming!
A walk through green spaces
Montjuic is a great place if you want to go for a long walk or have the feeling of being in the mountains, among trees, even if sometimes cars pass by; moreover, the Collserola mountain range can also offer ample alternatives for hiking routes away from the noise of the city, a great way to practice sport totally free in Barcelona, in fact.

On the other hand, the best places to play sports in Barcelona are its municipal sports centres, equipped with the latest technology; they indeed require a fee and membership, but you get an excellent performance for a logical price. No excuses; it’s time to move your body!
Find your place in Barcelona