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 to use the facilities, pools listed below offer entry on a daily basis. Outdoor pools are limited in number and as daily rates can be high you should plan to spend a while there. For cooling off, you can also head to one of the city's paddling pools. Many of the larger pools around the city run swimming classes for babies and parents and children 3 years and over. See also Baby Swimming Classes.
Platja de L'Eixample -Torre de les Aïgues
Roger de Llúria, 56. Metro: Girona or Pg. de Gracia. Tel. 637 402 866/ 93 423 4350
Hidden away in an interior garden not far from Paseig de Gracia, the Eixample boasts its very own beach, La Platja del Eixample - Torre de les Aïgues. The "Beach" itself is a clean, reasonably sized paddling pool with a sandy play area for children. As well as plenty of shade and benches to rest on, this small park, which has a capacity for 600 people, has blue and white changing rooms in traditional beach style, toilets and outdoor showers plus lifeguards on hand. S. Excellent for building water confidence in babies and toddlers and cooling off on hot days.
Summer dates approx. June 28th -Sep. 5th Mon-Sat 10am-8pm and Sun. 10am-3pm. August & September Sat. and Sun. 10am-3pm. Entrance: €1.36; Weekly and Monthly passes available. Under 1's and Over 65's Free.
Parc de La Creueta de Coll
Passeig de La Mare de Deu de Coll 89, Gracia. Metro: Lesseps/Valcarca then bus. Tel. 600 453 730
You cannot beat this vast pool at the Parc de la Creueta del Coll for a day out paddling. Located on a hill in Gracia near Vallcarca, this park is a real find and very popular during the summer months. As well as two small playgrounds and a cafeteria, there is plenty of grass to relax on. The park is host to other summer activities including outdoor music events. Until mid-September, the pool is open daily and is well worth the uphill trip for a great afternoon out with the kids. Summer dates approx. 28th June – 5th September. Mon-Sat 10am – 8pm. Under 3's Free. Entrance €4.55 adults; €2.85 children.
Complex Esportiu Municipal Banys Sebasti
Pl del Mar s/n Tel 93 221 0010
A sport's centre that has indoor and outdoor pools as well as a warm indoor children's pool (not standing depth). Check for children's pool opening times.
Mon-Sat & hols 7am-10pm, Sun 8am-7pm
Adult: €10.10 Child under 3: €3.10; Child 4-10 €5.85
Poliesportiu Maritim Talassoteràpia
Paseo Marítimo, 33 Tel 93 224 0440
A swimming and therapeutic centre that includes hydro jets, aqua gym classes. salt water pool and a children's swimming pool.
Piscina Can Caralleu Indoor pool open all year except Aug. Outdoor pool June-Sept Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (weekends afternoons only). Adult €10.30; Child €4.40 Llac de Can Dragó CEM Bac de Roda. Rambla 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. | Complex Esportiu Municipal Banys Sebasti
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 |
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