Sports for Kids
Children's sports activities in Barcelona.
Ice Skating in Barcelona
Gel Skating Club and Ice Skating
Roger de Flor 168 Tel. 93 245 2800
http://www.skatingclub.cat
Palacio de Hielo FC Barcelona
Camp Nou Stadium
Arístides Maillol 12 Tel 93 496 3600 / 3631
Open: Mon-Thurs 10am-2pm and 4pm-6pm; Fri 10am-2pm and 4-8pm; Sat & Sun 10.30am-2pm and 5pm-8pm
Children's Parties.
Also home to the FC Barcelona Ice-skating School offering ice skating lessons for all ages and levels, anybody from beginners to advanced skater. Courses last three months with one hour lessons every week. Intensive courses are also available in July. Limited places. e-mail:
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Roller Skating and Roller Blading
Good places to skate are along the seaside promenade from Port Olimpic to Barceloneta, in the Forum area and in the park by the Arc de Triomf.
Inercia
Wellington 88, (near Ciutadella Park)
Tel. 93 486 92 56
http://www.inercia.shop.com
Price: €5/hr ; €15/day ; €25/weekend
Icaria Esports
Av. Icaria, 180near Beach at Vila Olimpica) Tel. 93 221 1778
http://www.patinalia.com
Closed Monday mornings, Sundays and Holidays.
Scenic
Marina, 22 (near Beach at Port Olimpic) Tel. 93 221 1666
Price: €4.50 an hour
Cooltra Motos
Pg. Joan de Borbó, 80-84 (near Beach at Barceloneta) Tel. 93 221 4070
http://www.cooltra.com
Skate rental , scooter rental and tours.
Edelweiss
Gran Via, 527 Tel. 93 454 8300
Price: €9 half-day, €12 full day)
Roller Skating Lessons
Escuela de Patinaje Rodats de Barcelona
Tel. 635 62 9948
Classes at La Marbella Sports Centre near Selva de Mar, in the Parque del Clot and in the Plaza Forum. Some classes may be too late for younger children but private classes can be organized.
Bowling in Barcelona
Ten pin bowling lanes at the following locations:
La Maquinista Shopping Centre (Sant Andreu)
Tel. 93 504 2100 http://www.lamaquinista.com
Bowling Pedralbes
Av. Doctor Maranon, 11 Tel. 93 333 0352
Heron City
http://www.heroncitybarcelona.com/
Gymnastics for Children
The following Barcelona centres offer after-school classes for children and are members of the Catalan Gymnastic Federation
Associació Esportiva Gràcia (4 years +)
Perill, 6 Tel. 93 459 2427
Club Esportiu La Salle - Gràcia
Pl del Nord, 14 Tel. 93 292 2118
Centre d'Esports IPSI - Hospital Clinc (8 years +)
Comte Borrell, 243-249 Tel. 93 444 9006
Water Sports
Parc del Forum Dive Centre (Centre de Inmersion)
Barcelona Forum, Rambla del Prim, 2 Tel. 902 012 389
Kayak and Speedboat theory class then practical lesson in single seater kayaks followed by a fun speed boat trip from the Forum to Montjuïc then back again. All equipment provided
3-4 hrs activity - 30mins Kayaking & 45mns Speedboat
From 22nd June to 31st October (twice daily)
Price: €35.00 (children under 5 FREE accompanied by adult)
Max. of 2 children per family
Centre Municipal de Vela
Moll de Gregal s/n Port Olimpic Tel. 93 225 79 40
http://www.velabarcelona.com
Sailing classes for children from beginners to more advanced levels starting from age 7 years. Family introductory 2 hours sail and weekend cruises.
Golf
Golf Central
Maremagnum Centre Comercial Tel.93 225 81 00
18 hole mini-golf course.
Pitch and Putt Golf Montjuic
C/Segura (Metro L1 Espana then bus 13) Tel. 902 487 488
A 240 x 120m wide driving range. 50 tees and heating. Also a 9 hole pitch and putt course available on Sundays for subscribers. The course boasts a stream and three lakes. School and summer courses available.
Golf Lessons
Tel. 654 686 234
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British Golf Pro and long time Barcelona resident, James Marshall, gives individual or group golf lessons for children at a Pitch and Putt course approximately 30 mins. from Barcelona.
Climbing for Kids
Climbat
Moianes, 19-21
Tel. 93 432 9908
http://www.climbat.com
Courses for young children ages 6 years at this indoor climbing centre near Pl. Espanya. You can also celebrate a Party Time for minimum groups of 10 in an original manner!
Unió Excursionista de Catalunya (sants)
Jocs Florals 51 Tel. 93 3325 494
http://www.uecsants.org
Rocadrom La Foixarda
Cami de la foixarda Tel. 93 424 9701
Outdoor climbing wall with organised courses on Montjuïc
Rugby
FC Barcelona Rugby
Servei d'Esports de La Universitat de Barcelona, Av. Diagonal 695-701
http://www.fcbrugby.com
Ever more popular now that Barcelona has its official club. Kids' rugby school starts as young as 4 years old.
Fencing
Sala D'Armes Montjuïc
Duquessa d'Orleans, 29 Tel. 93 204 0819
htttp://www.esgrimasam.org
Fencing club with children's courses starting at 6 years old.
Horse Riding in Barcelona
Escola Municipal d'Hípica La Foixarda
Avda Montanyans 1, Montjuïc Tel 93 426 1066
Courses on Saturday and Sunday mornings for adults and children hourly plus hourly sessions at €15 for adults and €12 for children.
Parc del Castell de l'Oreneta
Avda d’Espassa
Metro L6 from Plaza Catalunya to Reina Elisenda
Pony rides from 10am to 2pm on Weekends for €5. Instructors show kids the ropes then parents are allowed to take them round the circuit themselves. This entrance is 10 min walk from the station where you will find an uphill climb within the park. Look for “horse” on signs. Bring baby slings for an easier time as pram-pushing not recommended!
Escola Hipica Collserola
C Sant Cugat, 15, Sant Cugat del Vallès
Tel. 93 589 8989 (Info. Tues to Sat 5.30pm to 9.30pm)
Riding lessons for 6yrs up plus Easter and Summer camp options.
Hipic Center Can Caldes
Av. Corts Catalanes s/n. Sant Cugat del Vallès
Tel. 93 553 1183 / 618 815 800
Riding lessons and pony rides for ages 3yrs upwards.
Hipic Club International
Comarcal 245, km 4, Gavà
Tel. 93 662 1062
http://www.hipiclub.com
Hipica Linde
Autovia de Castelldefels km 16.5 Castedefels / Gavà Tel. 93 633 1919
Lessons and trekking with or without instructor.
Centre Ecuestre de LLavaneres
Cami Can Cabot de Munt s/n. Sant Andreu de Llavaneres Tel. 93 792 8802
Riding Centre close to the city.
Activ Natura Adventure Park
Cami de la riera s/n, Santa Susanna Tel. 679 44 30 95
http://www.activ-natura.com
Outdoor adventure park for kids and adults alike (also offers team building and incentive packages). Other activities include: Quad bikes, mountain bikes, rope climbing, archery and horse riding. Picnic facilities and lockers provided.
Open: 9am to 8pm everyday in July & Aug.
9am to 6pm weekends and public holidays only Sep-June
Horse riding €14.00
Riding Equipment Shops in Barcelona
Equi Frei
Pou de la Riera, 3 (Gracia)
http://www.equifrei.com
Caballus
Valladolid 13-15
Tel. 93 533 2357
http://www.caballus.com
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