Barcelona FC may well be the first association one makes with sports in Barcelona, and it’s certainly true that this is a city of football fanatics. Many sports competitions and tournaments are hosted in Barcelona every year. If you prefer to take part in outdoor sports rather than watch as a spectator there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.

In Barcelona, hiking, athletics events and marathons take place every month, often as part of the local festivities of each district. Amateur athletics, swimming, and cycling events are popular, and beach volley, sailing, other water sports, and 5-a-side beach football games are organised in the summer.