Tired of Crowded Beaches? Try Public Swimming Pools in Barcelona

If your looking to escape the crowded beaches of Barcelona, stretching from Barceloneta down to the nudist beaches of Marbella, then you’re in luck as there is a vast selection of public swimming pools only a metro ride away.

It’s not often that you get to swim in an official Olympic swimming pool so your first stop has to be in Montjuïc. Set against the amazing city backdrop, the Picornell complex consists of a Jacuzzi, gym and 3 pools. There are two Olympic size swimming pools both indoor and outdoor. There is also a diving pool originally designed for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games which along with the outdoor pool is complete with spectator stands with a seating capacity of 4,100 still used in international competitions. This diving pool is where the music video clip ¨Slow¨ was filmed by the acclaimed Australian artist, Kylie Monogue.

Bernat Picornell

Jardins de Torre de Aigues

Open throughout July and August, this is an ideal spot to take children, Jardins de Torre de Aigues is located in the district of Eixample. Here you will find a knee high pool, complete with a bridge and water tower for the children and plenty of benches in a sandy and shady area for the parents. A great place to cool off right in the centre of the city.

Parc de la Creueta Del Coll

Is another newly re-opened place which is a more adventurous outdoor lake. Price
€4.40 adults; €2.75 children; Under 3’s Free

Here are some other outdoor pools for non members that might be of interest:

Piscina Can Caralleu
Esports 8, Sarriá Tel 93 203 7874

Complex Esportiu Municipal Banys Sebasti
Pl del Mar s/n Tel 93 221 0010

Complex Esportiu Guinardó
Av. Mare de Déu de Montserrat, 136-140 Tel. 93 436 4746
Llac de Can Dragó
Rosselló i Porcel, 7-11 Tel. 93 276 1080

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