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Sports Guide for Expats<\/h2>\n

ll details given here are for Spanish-speaking centers and clubs unless otherwise indicated.<\/p>\n

FITNESS CENTERS<\/h3>\n

Nova Ic\u00e0ria Sports Club<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.novaicaria.com\/<\/a>
\nFitness center – Nova Ic\u00e0ria Sports Club – Port Olimpic Nova Ic\u00e0ria Sports Club is a public fitness center in the Olimpic Villa in Barcelona (Sant Mart\u00ed District). Only a hundred meters from the beach, this center was built in 1992 as the gym for the athletes participating in the Olympic Games of Barcelona held in the same year.
\nPlenty of facilities and long opening hours. Opening times: Monday to Friday from 07.00 to 23.00; Saturday from 08.00 to 23.00; Sunday from 08.00 to 14.00<\/p>\n

Europolis<\/strong>
\nThis Europolis fitness center on C\/ Sardenya (there are two branches of Europolis in the greater Barcelona area) has a big fitness area with circuit machines, plenty of activities like yoga and pilates, an indoor pool, steam rooms and sauna, massage and indoor football and basketball court. They even have a restaurant and bar if the healthy atmosphere becomes too much and you need a drink.<\/p>\n

DIR<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.dir.cat\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThis is probably the biggest and best-known chain of gyms in Barcelona. With 14 locations in Barcelona and 1 in the suburb of San Cugat, DIR is popular with all age groups and offers a variety of classes (spin, yoga, pilates, boxing) circuit machines, the latest in fitness equipment (including Power Plate) and an indoor pool (at the Ganduxer location). Most of the locations also offer spa services, the sale of athletic apparel and equipment, and a casual bar offering food and drink. Beware, though, DIR will charge you a fortune for the most sought-after classes, such as pilates.<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/strong>
\nThis upscale gym has a reputation for catering to the snobby set, but in reality, it is not that much more expensive than most other gyms in Barcelona. With three gyms in the city – one exclusively for women, another for men and a co-ed branch, the locations are just as good if you live in the northern part of the city. Arsenal offers beautiful exercise areas, equipment, classes, a swimming pool (all locations), wonderful restaurants and excellent spas and services. And did we forget to mention that the locker rooms are to die for?<\/p>\n

Metropolitan<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.clubmetropolitan.net\/<\/a>
\nEqually posh as Arsenal, but with a less elitist feel (depending upon your location), this is a chain of gyms throughout Spain, with four locations in Barcelona. Just as the other gyms, “Club Metropolitan” offers all of the aforementioned services (which are excellent, by the way) in sleek, modern setups. The feel is a bit of a hotel gym, but in a very nice hotel and with extremely attentive staff.<\/p>\n

GOLF CLUBS<\/h3>\n

Barcelona’s golf clubs tend to subscribe to the typical membership scenario. Green time is usually accessible for visitors, though booking is almost always necessary. Those turning up on the day expecting to play may find themselves disappointed, so give them a call first.<\/p>\n

Sant Vicenc de Montalt Golf Club<\/strong>
\nC\/ Del Bal\u00eds , 4 Sant Vicen\u00e7 de Montalt, Barcelona
\nTel: +34 937 914 949 Fax: +34 937 911 253
\nOne of the newest golf courses in the Barcelona area, Sant Vicenc de Montalt Golf Club offers up to 18 demanding, undulating and challenging holes. The Sant Vicenc golf course is quite short but you will have the chance to use every club in the bag.
\nDetails: 18 holes, Par 70, 5256m
\nFacilities: Driving range, Bar and restaurant, Buggy hire, Golf school, Catering for groups.
\nLocation: Sant Vicenc de Montalt (Barcelona), Barcelona 34km<\/p>\n

Real Club de Golf El Prat<\/strong>
\nPlans de Bonvilar, 17 Terrassa, Barcelona
\nTel: +34 937 281 000 Fax: +34 937 281010
\nhttp:\/\/www.rcgep.com<\/a>
\nThe Real Club de Golf El Prat was inaugurated in 1954 and was completely rebuilt and relocated in Oct 2001 due to the expansion of Barcelona El Prat airport. The new El Prat Golf Course was designed by Greg Norman and is 45 holes set in beautiful rolling countryside. Visitors are only accepted on request with a letter of introduction from your golf club.
\nDetails:<\/p>\n