Plaza del Sol | Creative Commons
Multicultural, attractive, popular, shameless … Gracia is a break from the busy Barcelona life. More than a neighborhood, Gracia is like a village with its own identity, or at least was until the expansion of the city ended up engulfing it and integrating its population into the capital city in the late nineteenth century.
There’s no more revealing, memorable or purely human way to see a city than by taking it in stride by stride, even when you’ve spent a significant amount of time living there. The exciting sensation that characterizes the discovery of what undeniably belongs to you and your “home base” is even more intense when that city is Barcelona. We are certain that running is the best way to truly see it in detail, to view its exuberant gardens through a symbolic magnifying glass, take in its impactful architecture, its bars brimming with energy, and to observe the exciting streets that compose this magical city. As a result, we bring you four running routes through which to see the city: some more urban, others on the wilder side and even one that promises a view of the Catalan capital from impressive heights. Tie up those laces!
Arco de Triomfo at Night | Kirstin Meyerhoeffer
The ability to enjoy instructor-led sport and fitness classes in gyms across Barcelona has become more complicated in recent years due to the elevated pricing of many specialized centers. However, gym lovers are in luck thanks to the growing number of “low cost” gyms that have begun to rise in popularity across the city, allowing for a large number of members to enjoy fitness activities without breaking the bank.
McFIT Gym | Aníbal Bueno
