The Gothic Quarter is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. It stretches from La Rambla to Via Laietana, and from the Mediterranean seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere. It’s hard to proscribe a particular run, given the area’s labyrinthine streets and squares. Best to explore on your own (go early to beat the crowds), or do the 1-mile around the wall perimeter. Can be combined with La Rambla, and waterfront running.
The Gothic Quarter is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. It stretches from La Rambla to Via Laietana, and from the Mediterranean seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere. It’s hard to proscribe a particular run, given the area’s labyrinthine streets and squares. Best to explore on your own (go early to beat the crowds), or do the 1-mile around the wall perimeter. Can be combined with La Rambla, and waterfront running.
Up to 9 km of fantastic running along the waterfront, with paved paths, marinas, and numerous landmarks. Very festive with lots of people, shops, and cafes. Numerous options for add-ons, and a linear park with shade to vary the run. Video excerpts!
Popular tree-lined pedestrian mall stretching for 1.2 km between Plaça de Catalunya and Christopher Columbus Monument. Gets crowded, go early! We've put together a 6 km route that adds P. de Gràcia and Rambla Catalunya, all pedestrian friendly!
A 6-mile “runseeing” tour of some of Barcelona’s architectural and cultural highlights. Sagrada Familia, Eixample area, Passeig de Gracia, Modern Art Museum, the university, Arc de Triomf, and the National Theater. Wide streets and pedestrian paths.
Easily accessible park, home to the Barcelona Zoo rounds, Parliament of Catalonia, a small lake, museums, and a large fountain. Nicely landscaped paths, and a nice run along the grand walkway to the Ard de Triomf. Can combine with waterfront paths & linear park.
An epic run to the Montjuïc castle, botanical gardens, Olympic complex, & more. Follow our 11 km mapped route around the area, or see our suggestions for numerous other options. Hilly, with lots of stairs if you want them!
One of the best opportunities for a long, traffic-free run near the heart of Barcelona. It's nearly 10km from the waterfront to Moncada y Reixach. Options include a dedicated road-side path above the river, or a dirt/grass path alongside the river.
One of the largest urban parks in the world. A popular running route, at the southern end of the park, is Carretera de les Aigues. Rolling dirt road, great views of the city, the Gaudi cathedral, and the Mediterranean. Markers along the way. A treat at sunrise or sunset.
If you want to get a good sense of the Park, this is a challenging, 11-mile trail run. More than 1,800 foot elevation gain. We start the route at Parc Central de Barris, near the Llucmajor metro stop, which is a few km north of the heart of the city.
There's a cluster of hotels and a lovely seafront promenade for running in the Gavà Mar area, about 10 minutes from El Prat Airport. Nice views of the Balearic Sea. Up to 9 km one-way between Gavà Mar and the Port Ginesta marina.
Scenic and festive waterfront run in this coastal town 45 km southwest of Barcelona, and easily reachable by train. Up to 4.3 km one-way, on wide path around the port/marina area, through old town, and along the beach. Water views the whole way.
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