In summer, the leisure possibilities in Barcelona really increase. For families with children, the ideal is to combine leisure plans with a nice dip in the beach or pool.Here are some of the best swimming pools for children in Barcelona.

THE BEST POOLS FOR CHILDREN IN BARCELONA

We recently told you where, in our opinion, some of the best beaches in Barcelona are. Today we are going to tell you where to find the best swimming pools in Barcelona, so that you can enjoy them with your children.

CAN DRAGÓ LAKE

With more than 15,000 square meters, the Can Dragó sports complex offers the largest swimming pool in Barcelona. A perfect place to enjoy a hot day in Barcelona in very comfortable facilities.

• Area: Sant Andreu
• Punctual entry price: check season tickets
• Pool hours: from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Transport: Metro (Sant Andreu)
• Address: Rosselló i Porcel 7-11 San Andrés Barcelona
• Web: Llac de Can Dragó

BERNAT PICORNELL MUNICIPAL SPORT CENTRE

The Picornell swimming pools are located in the Picornell sports complex, famous for its facilities and for holding many swimming competitions. You will enjoy huge swimming pools and excellent facilities.  

• • Area: Montjüic
  • Precio: Consulta todas las opciones de precios en su web
  • Pool hours: From monday to saturday 9:30 a 20:30h. Sunday from 10:30 a 19h
  • Transport: Metro (Plaza España) and take mechanic stairs. Bus 150.
  • Address : Avda del estadi 30-38 08038 Barcelona
  • Web: Piscinas Picornell

MONTJUIC MUNICIPAL POOLS

Another pool close to the previous one where you can enjoy a bath with some of the best views of Barcelona. You have probably seen on TV the jumping competitions that take place in these pools. They are impressive.

How to get there: From the Paral·lel metro station, take the funicular that goes up to Montjuïc (you can use your metro ticket for the journey).

• Area: Montjüic
• Address: Av. de Miramar, 31, Barcelona
• Pool hours de 11 a 19h.
• Prize: 7,55€ (check discounts and bonuses on their website)
• How to get there: From the Paral·lel metro station, take the funicular that goes up to Montjuïc (you can use your metro ticket for the journey).
• More info: en su web.

CAN CARALLEU SPORT CENTRE

Located next to the Collserola Park, it is one of the largest sports facilities in Barcelona. However, it is advisable to phone in order to be there on time, due to capacity constraints.

• Area Sarriá – Sant Gervasi
• One-off entry price: € 15,75 Consult discounts and bonuses on their website
• Pool hours: Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 22:00. Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays from 8:30 to 18:00.
• Transport: FFCC Reina Elisenda
• Address: Deportes, 2-8 Sarrià-Sant Gervasi 08017 Barcelona
• Web: Can Caralleu

CENTRE ESPORTIU MUNICIPAL PARQUE DE LA CIUTADELLA

An ideal plan: spend a full day in this small but cozy pool, combining it with a picnic lunch in the nearby Parc de la Ciutadella.

• • Area: Ciutat Vella
  • Punctual entry price: check their website to see the rates
  • Pool hours: check the schedules on their website
  • Address: Paseo de Circunvalación, 1. 08003 Barcelona
  • Transport: Metro Línea 4 (Barceloneta)
  • Web: CEM Ciutadella

CLUB NATACIÓ BARCELONA

Its strategic location overlooking the sea, and its two outdoor pools make it irresistible for the whole family. Enjoy a day in the pool by the sea and then go for a family walk around some of the corners of Barceloneta.

• • Area: Ciutat Vella
  • Ticket price: check their website to see the rates
  • Pool hours: from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Transport: Metro Línea 4 (Barceloneta)
  • Address: Joan de Borbó 93 08003  Barcelona
  • Web: Club Natació Barcelona

CENTRE ESPORTIU MUNICIPAL CAN TODA

It is the old (and mythical) Club de Natació Catalunya, founded in 1931 and remodeled in 2009. In this club you can enjoy a large pool with areas for sunbathing and playing.

• Area: Gràcia
• Ticket price: € 14.17 general ticket price. Check discounts and subscriptions
• Pool hours: from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Transport: Metro (Alfons X)
• Address: C/ Ramiro de Maeztu, 25-27 08024 Barcelona
• Web: Piscina Can Toda

THE CREUETA DEL COLL LAKE

One of the pools with a family atmosphere where they exist. It is a lake that in summer becomes a public swimming pool. There are parasols and a lawn area, they rent hammocks and they have dressing rooms and toilets. All presided over by the spectacular sculpture by Eduardo Chillida.

• Area: Gràcia
• Punctual entry price: consult
• Pool hours: from 10.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.
• Transport: Metro Línea 3 (Vallcarca)
• Address: Mare de Dèu del Coll, 77. 08032 Barcelona
• More info: La Creueta del Coll

We hope you can enjoy a good dip with your family. If you know of any other swimming pools in Barcelona and its surroundings, which are suitable for families and can be entered on time, tell us! 🙂

* Prices and schedules may undergo modifications so we recommend that you consult their websites to confirm them *