Swimming in The Clouds

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 built 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.
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