Stay Cool in Barcelona: 5 Must-Try Activities During a Heat Wave

We are not even in summer yet and we are already being attacked by a brutal heat wave, making it clear what is to come in the coming months and leaving us, incidentally, with a worrying drought. It is a good idea to start taking precautions, putting on sunscreen before leaving the house and hydrating as much as possible.

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But what can we do to survive this storm and not get a syncope? We leave you with the best plans to face this moment if you live in Barcelona. Of course, being a coastal city there is everything to face this problem.

1. Visit Barceloneta beach

At the risk of being crushed to death by the crowd that gathers on this beach, there is nothing better to face the heat than bathing in the sea of Barcelona. Undoubtedly, it is an ideal plan for when it is over thirty degrees. And, if you can get further away from the city, there is nothing like going to nearby beaches in cities like Gavá, Sitges or Castelldefels, where the atmosphere is much better.

2. Visit Barcelona’s outdoor swimming pools

If you are more of a pool person than a beach person, or simply want to be in a more relaxed atmosphere, you can always take a dip in the many outdoor pools in the city. You can visit, for example, the municipal swimming pool of Montjuic or the Club-Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta. The options are many and varied.

3. Take refuge in Barcelona’s gardens and parks.

Not otherwise, but Barcelona has dozens of green areas to enjoy the summer under the shelter of the trees. The most recommended to hide from the heat are the Jardí Botànic Històric, the Jardins de Joan Maragall or the Parc de la Ciutadella.

4. Visit the museums of Barcelona

If you prefer an indoor plan with its own air conditioning, nothing better than visiting a museum or gallery. In Barcelona you have all kinds, but there is nothing better than visiting the impressive Museo National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) or the fun CosmoCaixa.

5. Take a walk through El Gòtic of Barcelona Barcelona

Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter is full of shadows thanks to its narrow and high streets. Therefore, it is highly recommended to take advantage of these days to visit the classic areas of the city in search of a refuge from the extreme heat.

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