DK Travel : Barcelona : Outdoor

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Skiing

La Molina is the most accessible ski-resort from Barcelona, but Baqueira-Beret is where the jet-set goes. Both offer all levels of skiing (including off-piste) from December.
Sunbathing & Swimming

Head to the city beaches (Parks & Beaches) to cool down and escape the stifling heat. Barcelona boasts a wide range of fabulous beaches, from Barceloneta, lined with bars and restaurants, to the reclaimed beaches of Vila Olímpica, Bogatell and Mar Bella.
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 50-m (164-ft) sprints. During the summer, there’s a film programme known as “watch and swim”.
Tibidabo

The mountain of Tibidabo is the best vantage point for a bird’s-eye view of Barcelona. Thrill-seekers opt for a spin on the Tibidabo fairground attraction (Parc d'Atraccions del Tibidabo) called La Atalaya, a rickety basket attached to an ancient crane-like contraption which gives a 360-degree view of Barcelona, the sea and the Pyrenees. A less giddy option is the Torre de Collserola (Torre de Collserola) with its transparent lift rising up 288 m (945 ft). And for those who wish po keep their feet firmly on solid ground – cocktail in hand – settle in at the Mirablau barHip Drinking Spots.
Tibidabo

Get high above the city by following the gently climbing Av del Tibidabo from the FGC station. Then follow signposts to the right through the steep wooded park, Font del Racó, and continue until you arrive at Plaça Doctor Andreu with its terrace bars and panoramic city views.
Torneo Conde de Godo

A tennis tournament that attracts some big names.
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.
Watersports & Sailing

Good sailing can be found in Sitges, along with yachts for rent, classes for the novice, canoeing and windsurfing.
Weight Lifting

The sports centre in the Parc de l’Espanya Industrial (Parc de l’Espanya Industrial), which has excellent weight-lifting facilities, plus a sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, badminton courts and a swimming pool. One-day membership is available.
Windsurfing, Rowing & Golf

Used for rowing competitions in the 1992 Olympics, the huge Canal Olímpic is now a leisure complex offering a host of activities.