DK Travel : Barcelona : Outdoor

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FC Barcelona Basketball

The team of the city’s second favourite sport play at the Palau Blaugrana.
FC Barcelona Football

Tickets to see this first-division side are rare; 4,000 are sold a week before matches – call to find out when to queue.
FC Barcelona Hockey

Roller hockey (played on skates) is popular in Barcelona.
Foraging for Mushrooms

From late September to late October, thousands of Catalans flock to the hills in search of the highly-prized rovelló . There are also poisonous varieties, so amateurs are best to get a guide through the Diputació de Barcelona.
Frontó

Egalitarian tennis or poor man’s squash, all you need is a tennis racket and ball to beat against the wall to enjoy this popular pastime. The city’s parks are full of free frontó courts; one of the best is next to the Casa del Mig in the Parc de l’Espanya Industrial (Parc de l’Espanya Industrial).
Golf

The Costa Brava is one of Europe’s top golf destinations; the best courses are around Platja d’Aro.
Helicopter Rides

For a birds-eye view of Barcelona consider a helicòpter ride over the city. Helipistas SL will take a minimum of 2 people on a 30-minute ride over Mont-juïc, the port and the southern part of the city. Transport to and from the out-of-town airport is included in the price.
Horse Riding

Montseny national park National Parks & Nature Reserves is ideal for horse riding, with a number of centres.
Jardí Botànic

These wild gardens offer splendid vistas and hundreds of examples of typical Mediterranean vegetation.
Jardins de Joan Maragall

An avenue lined with sculptures by Frederic Marès and Ernest Maragall is the main delight here. The garden also has the last of the city’s ginjoler trees.