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Watersports
A
wide variety of activities is on offer in the jet-set surroundings of
Port Olímpic and neighbouring beaches, including dinghy sailing and
windsurfing. For the experienced, boats are available for hire from the
Escola Municipal de Vela; for the beginner, there are classes.
Night-time kayaking tours of the city’s beaches are available from
Desconnecta.Escola Municipal de vela
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Moll de Gregal
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93 225 79 40
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Open 9:30am–8pm daily
Desconnecta
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C/Ticia 42
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93 417 93 62
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Swimming
Set
in the green environs of Montjuïc, the outstanding outdoor pool of
Bernat Picornell is surprisingly uncrowded, especially in summer.
Renovated for the Olympics, it has sun loungers, an ice-cream stall and a
huge electronic timer for swimmers to time their sprints. During the
summer, there’s a film programme known as “watch and swim”.Av del Estadi
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Open 7am–midnight Mon–Fri, 7am–9pm Sat, 7am–8:30pm (4pm winter) Sun
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Adm
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Bernat Picornell outdoor pool
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Pitch-&-Putt Golf
The
Costa Brava is emerging as one of Spain’s top golf destinations but if
you’re looking to tee off in town, your best bets are the nearby
pitch-and-putt courses in Badalona and Castelldefells.-
Castell de Godmar, Badalona, 5km NE Barcelona
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93 395 27 79
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Open 8:30am–dusk daily
Canal Olímpic
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Castelldefels, 20 km S Barcelona
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93 636 28 96
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Open 9am–9pm Tue–Sat (to 8pm Sun)
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Sardanes
These traditional Catalan dances take place regularly all over the city and at most local festas. Far
from being exclusive, they often involve up to 200 people and there’s no
reason why you can’t be one of them. The tourist office can provide information on these events.
