Sports and outdoor activities - The Rough Guide to Barcelona - page 356

HORSERIDING
Escola Municipal d'Hípica La Foixarda Av. Montanyans 1, Montjuïc 934 261 066,
hipicalafoixarda.es ; Espanya, then bus #150; map . The municipal riding school on
Montjuïc offers lessons and courses for adults (beginners especially welcome), children and
disabled people, or you can just have a taster with an hour-long riding session from around
€22 at the weekends. Office open Mon-Fri 5.30-8pm, Sat & Sun 9am-1.30pm & 5-9pm.
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ICE SKATING
There are a couple of ice rinks in the city, including one at FC Barcelona's Camp Nou stadi-
um, and a seasonal rink at Pl. Cataluyna ( bargelona.cat ). At the Roger de Flor rink there's
a café-bar from where you can watch the action. It's a good idea to check hours and restric-
tions before you go, as weekends and holidays especially can see the rinks inundated with
children. Note that gloves are compulsory for all skaters and helmets for under 12s, and both
can be rented at the rinks.
ICE RINKS
Pavelló Pista Gel Camp Nou, c/d'Arístides Maillol 12, Les Corts 934 963 630, fcbar-
celona.com ; Collblanc/Palau Reial; map . Morning and afternoon skating sessions daily
throughout the year, times vary; closed Aug. Admission €13.40, including skate rental. Also
a skating school, for classes of all ages and levels.
SkatingPistadeGel c/de Roger deFlor168,Dreta del'Eixample 932452800, skatin-
gclub.cat ; Tetuan; map . Morning and afternoon skating sessions daily throughout the year,
times vary. Admission €13.90, including skate rental.
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ROLLERBLADING, SKATING AND SKATEBOARDING
The Passeig Marítim and Port Olímpic area ( Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica) see heavy skate
and blade traffic, while other popular runs include Arc de Triomf ( Arc de Triomf), Parc
Joan Miró ( Tarragona) and Barceloneta, next to the Palau del Mar ( Barceloneta). The
Fòrum site down at Diagonal Mar ( El Marseme Forum) has acres of wide, open space.
You'resupposedtokeepoffallmarkedcyclepaths.Meanwhile, the placefor skateboarders
is the piazza outside MACBA, the contemporary art gallery in the Raval.
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RUNNING AND JOGGING
The Passeig Marítim ( Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica) is the best place for a seafront run -
there's a five-kilometre promenade from Barceloneta all the way to the River Besòs, with a
fitness circuit on the way at Mar Bella beach. To get off the beaten track, you'll need to head
for the heights of Montjuïc or the Parc del Collserola.