Barcelona is well known for its beaches but some people would prefer
going to a swimming pool. One of the nicest places to visit in
Barcelona is Montjuic and it is there where you can find three
different swimming pools to enjoy. With plenty of Barcelona
accommodation near Montjuic, you're never too far from the swimming
pools in Barcelona.
The first is the
Bernat Picornell swimming pool which is the flagship of Barcelona’s
pools. This gym and swimming pool was opened in 1970 for the European
swimming championships and was remodelled and modernised for the
Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992.
Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc - Olympic swimming pool
When
it comes to the view this is probably one of the best swimming pools in
the world. It is the fabulous outdoor Olympic swimming pool that
designed by Antoni de Moragas and bu
ilt
in 1992 for the diving events of the Barcelona Olympics. The swimming
pool has a seating capacity of 4.100 spectators and the panoramic views
of the city provide a unique backdrop for diving events, which is why
this pool was chosen by Kylie Minogue for her video "Slow" in 2003.
Finally the third swimming pool is the Club Natació Montjuïc which is a members only
sports club with fitness gym and outdoor swimming pool, which is
covered in the winter. It has a fantastic location on Montjuic
mountain. The membership fee for 2007 costs €160 membership fee and 48
euros a month.
More comprehensive Barcelona guide.
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