Swimming Pools and Classes in Barcelona
Barcelona has a large number of both public and private swimming pools although in many cases you need to be a member of the gym or pool in order to use the facilities. The pools below offer entry on a daily basis although prices can be steep and access depends on the space available.
Outdoor pools are limited in number and only a few allow you to enter as a non-member. Daily rates can be high so you may wish to make a day of it. There are also restrictions on numbers of bathers and of course members take priority. Call before if you can to see if there is a possibility of getting in - weekdays are easier. There are some cheaper outdoor paddling pools in parks that are good for cooling off.
Many of the larger pools around the city run children's swimming classes for 3 yrs plus. Below are some locations that also offer swimming classes specifically for babies. See also Barcelona Baby Activities
Outdoor pools in Barcelona for non-members
 Piscina Can Caralleu
Esports 8, Sarriá Tel 93 203 7874
Indoor pool open all year except Aug. Outdoor pool June-Sept Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (weekends afternoons only)
Adult €10.30; Child €4.40
Complex Esportiu Municipal Banys Sebasti
Pl del Mar s/n Tel 93 221 0010
2 outdoor pools.One for lane swimming and one for free swimming where children can play. Access to private beach area and Barceloneta beach. Cafeteria for drinks and food.
Mon-Sat & hols 7am-10pm, Sun 8am-7pm
Adult: €10.10 Child under 3: €3.10; Child 4-10 €5.85
Complex Esportiu Guinardó
Av. Mare de Déu de Montserrat, 136-140 Tel. 93 436 4746
Very reasonably priced outdoor swimming pool with daily entry.
Open Jun 2nd - Aug 31st. Mon-Fri 11am to 5pm. Sat-Sun until 7pm.
Entrance €3.90 weekdays; €4.40 weekends
Complex Esportiu d´Horta
Feliu i Codina, 27. Tel 93 427 6479.
11am to 5pm daily access. Children under 6 free.
Llac de Can Dragó
Rosselló i Porcel, 7-11 Tel. 93 276 1080
A huge sports complex that features a large pool with shallow areas for
children to swim. Although located in a not so attractive industrial
zone in Nou Barris, the pool area itself has grass and shade.
Adult: €4.90; Child 6-14 yrs: €2.65; reduced rate for under 5's (weekend ratess: €6.25 adults /€4.30 child
Open until 7.30pm
Metro: Fabra i puig (fair walk from station)
CEM Trinitat Vella
Via Barcino, 84-86 Tel. 93 311 3701
Sunbeds and shade around this outdoor sports centre pool in Sant Andreu. Monthly rates for less than €20.
CEM Bac de Roda
Rbla. Guipúscoa, 35 Tel. 93 266 3445
http://www.bacderodasport.com
Open to non-members space permitting. Weekly opening from 10am to 8pm and weekends until 7pm. Plenty of sun loungers but little shade. Pool of 15m x 15m plus pool for children 40cm deep. Children's parties in the indoor pools may also be organised.
Non-members adults €8.30, Children 5-16 years €6.15; under 5's free.
Pg Vall d'Hebron, 183 Tel 93 428 0667
Piscines Bernat Picornell
Av. de l'Estadi 31, Montjuïc Tel 93 423 4041
The indoor pools are open all year and the outdoor pools are open to the public in summer.
Mon-Fri 7am-midnight, Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 7.30am-2.30pm; summer €7.80, winter €4.20.
Platja de la Nova Icaria
Seawater "Swimming pool" with diving board. Large bathing area sectioned off as a rudimentary swimmng pool away from the open sea. See Barcelona Beaches.
Paddling Pools
 Platja de L'Eixample -Torre de les Aïgues
Roger de Llúria, 56 Metro: Girona or Pg. de Gracia
Knee high paddling pool hidden away in a residential block. Open June-Sept 10am-6pm; €1.40. Free for Under 1's. Weekly admission €5.50 and monthly €18.60. Shade, benches and sandy play area. Excellent for building water confidence in babies and toddlers and cooling off on hot days.
Mon-Sat 10am to 8pm; Sun 10am to 3pm
June 25th - Sep 7th
Parc de La Creueta de Coll
Passeig de La Mare de Deu de Coll 89, Gracia
Metro: Lesseps/Valcarca then bus
Vast paddling pool with grass and shaded areas. Children’s swings and slides, plus cafeteria.
26th June – 14th September 2008. 10am – 8pm. Under 3's Free. Entrance €4.40 adults; €2.75 children.
Barcelona Baby and Children Swimming Classes
The following are some of the centres which run classes for under 3's.
Nabel
Escuela Garbi, San Mateu, 14-15, Espluges de Llobregat Tel. 93 517 0258
http://www.nabel.es
Swimming and movement classes for pregnancy, post-pregnancy and for babies up to 3 yrs. 33 degrees in the pool.
Baby swim for age groups 3-6 months and 6-12 months. Toddler swimming for 1-2yrs and 2-3yrs
See Online Shopping for Nabel store that sells colourful waterproof swimming bottoms for babies.
Holmes Place
Balmes 44-46 Tel. 93 272 2000
http://www.holmeplace.es
British chain of private gyms, close to the centre of town. Classes from ages 2 months to 6 years on Saturday mornings.
Poliesportieu Municipal Besos
Ronda Sant Ramon de Penyafort s/n, Sant Adria de Besos Tel. 93 462 6670
http://www.fesme.es
Swimming classes for age groups 3 months – 36 months and older children. Sign up for a quarterly period.
Europolis Les Corts
Travessera de Les Corts, 252-254 Tel. 93 363 2992
http://www.europolis.es
Separate pool for children's swimming classes. Children's play park outside the centre. Baby swimming courses from 4 months to 3 years and children's classes from 3 years to 14 years.
DIR Gimnasios
Castellejos 88 Tel 93 347 6644
http://www.dir.cat
Classes for all ages including baby groups up to 2 years of age on Saturday mornings - 4 sessions minimum. Summer course in July - 2 sessions per week. At Dir Diagonal,
Ganduxer 25 Tel. 93 202 2202
23rd-30th June - Daily intensive course for babies up to 2 years.
Polispotiu Estacio del Nord
Nàpols, 42. Barcelona Tel. 93 300 5070
Large sports centre with indoor pool. Baby and children's swimming classes.
Can Caralleu
Esports 8, Sarriá Tel. 93 203 7874
Baby swimming classes from 3 months – 2 yrs and children’s classes. Baby pool. Weekdays and Saturdays.
Poliesportiu Municipal Claror
Sardenya, 333, Gracia Tel. 93 476 1390
Baby swimming classes.
Poliesportieu Municipal L'Espanya Industrial (Piscines Esportives)
Muntadas, 37 Tel. 93 426 1070
Baby swimming classes Mondays and Wednesdays at 4.30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.30am and 4.30pm. Monthly fee of €28.60. Ages from 6 months to 3 years.
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