Surely the great weather has something to do with it too, as well as the natural spaces like the beaches 4️⃣ and mountains, and the wealth of associations it has. The fact is that Barcelona has always been linked to sport. 4️⃣ There are hundred-year-old tennis, swimming, sailing and rambling clubs, and the 1992 Olympic Games was a major boost. The possibilities 4️⃣ are endless: from walks in the woods of the Collserola mountain range, to running circuits that test your athletic prowess. 4️⃣ In fact, there are even routes that let you get to know the city's old quarter while you run. And 4️⃣ Barcelona certainly runs. It is a city known for its fun runs, like the Cursa de Bombers (firemen), the Cursa 4️⃣ de la Dona (women), the Cursa de la Mercè (festival) and the Cursa dels Nassos (noses). It swims too. Barcelona's 4️⃣ beaches are open all year round, and every neighbourhood has a swimming pool where you can do a few lengths 4️⃣ under a roof. If you prefer to get to know the city from the sea, and go a little further, 4️⃣ there are sailing, canoeing and kayaking courses. Skateboard lovers will find truly excellent skateparks and tracks where they can do 4️⃣ this ultimate urban sport. And, of course, there is also the option of getting around the city in a healthy 4️⃣ way, because Barcelona has a network of almost 200 km of bike lanes.

And that's not all. You can also enjoy 4️⃣ sport in the city from the stands, at the many sports facilities in Barcelona used by its many sporting associations. 4️⃣ You can even enjoy sport from a comfy cinema seat because every year the city holds BCN Sports Film, an 4️⃣ international film festival dedicated to the world of sport.

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