Barcelona is not just about Sagrada Familia, Gothic Quarter, tapas, beach and sangría. Barcelona is one of the most perfect cities to skate in the world, besides a few amazing skateparks there are also tons of skate spots all over the city.
If you are coming to skate Barcelona, don´t worry about how to get around. The metro system in Barcelona is amazing and inexpensive or just rent a bike, that would give you some freedom to navegate between the streets.
Here we list the main skate spots:
MACBA (Universitat)
Barcelona has been the mecca of skateboarding, one of the most famous skate spots in Barcelona is MACBA or Barcelona Museum Of Contemporary Art. Perfect ledges. Near by Universitat and Las Ramblas.
Desigual’s (Barceloneta)
Desiguals is the newest skate spot in Barcelona. Very easy to find! It is on the boardwalk, just in front of the big Desigual company headquarters. You can skate and enjoy the beautiful scenery – ocean view and sunbather alike.
W Hotel (Barceloneta)
Next to the W HOTEL at Barceloneta Beach you can find a few skate spots, the coolest one is the long curve of ledges,totaly perfect to skate!
Font Carmen Amaya (Barceloneta)
A classic spot. You have to check out this “All Time” Barcelona skate spot. It’s a beautiful fontain – more a piece of art than a skate spot and you almost feel bad skating it. It is in a quite area of the Barceloneta neighborhood, just one street from the beach.
Barceloneta Metro Station
Around the metro station Barceloneta you can find several of these there are some good skate spots to explore.
Hotel Arts (Ciutadella Villa Olimpica)
All around the Hotel Arts (Barcelona Ritz Carlton) you can find some of the most famous Barcelona Skate spots. Once you arrive to Ciutadella look for the 2 huge sky-rise buildings. One of them is the Hotel Arts. The skateposts are just next door.
Skatepark Marbella (Poblenou- 300 meters from Amistat Beach Hostel)
The Marbella skatepark is located by the beach. It’s good for a skateboarding of different skill levels. At the top of the skatepark there is a street skate area. Amazing views.
El Forum (Poblenou-Diagonal Mar)
Around Maresme Forum metro station there are many options to skate, even a small skatepark. If you are a longboarder you must have to check it out forum down hill. Good views!
Bump-Jump (The Metal Bump)
This is just one of many skate spots in the Sant Marti area. There are stairs, rails, ledges, bumps, jumps randum metal launch ramps. This place is a skaters dream!Located really close to the St. Marti metro station.
Let’s go skating!! Are you up for it?
Bring your own skate or rent one of ours in our reception desk. Amistat Beach Hostel is very close to Skatepark Marbella and some of the listed spots.