{"id":9639,"date":"2017-10-06T11:22:18","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T09:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/?p=9639"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:22:44","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:22:44","slug":"running-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/running-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to run in Barcelona? Our top 5 jogging routes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona has the perfect climate for all outdoor sports, including running! As well as its many parks, there is a lot of space to run all over the city. Here are just a few of our favorites!<\/p>\n<h2>Running in the city<\/h2>\n<p>\nIf you love jogging right through the heart of the city, then Barcelona is perfect for you. But it&#8217;s important to know where you&#8217;re going. Below are a few options, so you can decide which suits you best!\n<\/p>\n<h3>1. Running in Barcelona: the seaside route<\/h3>\n<p>\nAs it&#8217;s a coastal town, what could be better than running along the <a href=\"\/walk-seafront\/\">seafront<\/a>? It&#8217;s a flat run, that&#8217;s very pleasant and very very long, making it perfect for beginners and expert runners alike.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-badlist\">\n<li>Particularly in Summer, it tends to be full of tourists, which can make it difficult to find a path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>We recommend running from the Villa Ol&iacute;mpica towards the Forum, as it&#8217;s a much quieter route and there are a lot of coastal kilometers.<\/li>\n<li>There is almost always a sea breeze, which is very pleasant on hot days. Furthermore, if you want to cool down, you can always take a dip after your run. Tempted?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How to get there?<\/strong> Metro: Vila Ol&iacute;mpica (L4)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run<\/strong>: 8km return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1zcsV9v0hODpc7PLl9JAggeKmadI\" width=\"640\" height=\"200\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>2. Running in Barcelona: Avenida Diagonal<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe Avenida Diagonal is one of the city&#8217;s main arteries but it is also a very wide street that includes bike paths in both directions and plenty of space on the pavement for both runners and pedestrians.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9640 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/10\/diagonal-correr-en-barcelona-1-e1500475007154.jpg\" alt=\"Diagonal running in Barcelona\" width=\"628\" height=\"419\"><\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>It&#8217;s accessible from almost any point in the city as it crosses it from one end to the other, so you can get there at any time. No excuses!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"is-style-badlist\">\n<li>It&#8217;s a very busy street so there tends to be a lot of traffic along certain sections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There&#8217;s plenty of space to run at any point on the street, but we especially recommend the section running from the plaza de Gl&ograve;ries to the F&ograve;rum (5.5 km). It&#8217;s also possible to run the section between Passeig Sant Joan and the F&ograve;rum (9km).<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>On the route shown on the map below there are fewer cars, which makes the path a bit more pleasant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How to get there?<\/strong>&nbsp;Metro Gl&ograve;ries (L1) \/ Metro: Verdaguer (L4, L5)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run<\/strong>: 5.5 km return \/ 9km return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Eqyp3vmbhQ1hQCMHOrRVmLmaFD0\" width=\"640\" height=\"200\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>3. Running in Barcelona: Passeig Sant Joan<\/h3>\n<p>\nPasseig Sant Joan is a tree-lined street with ample pedestrian space. It runs from Gr&agrave;cia to Arc de Triomf, and from there you can cross to the <a href=\"\/parc-de-la-ciutadella\/\">Ciutadella park<\/a> or even get to the beach.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>The best part? The route in the direction we&#8217;re suggesting is aaaaalll downhill (2.5km)! Perfect for when you&#8217;re just starting to get in shape. And if you prefer a challenge you can also run it in the opposite direction!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How to get there?<\/strong>&nbsp;Metro Joanic (L4) \/ Arc de Triomf (L1)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run<\/strong>: 5 km return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1vP5HFolNkpdjHhRL8cvn-JU13FQ\" width=\"640\" height=\"200\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Running in nature<\/h2>\n<p>\nIf you prefer to get away from the bustle of the city, and enjoy a greener running route, we have two options, one slightly more urban but more accessible, Montju&iuml;c, and the other further out but surrounded by nature, the Carretera de les Aig&uuml;es.\n<\/p>\n<h3>4.Running in Barcelona: Montju&iuml;c<\/h3>\n<p>\nWhere better to escape to than the city&#8217;s green lung? <a href=\"\/montjuic\/\">Montju&iuml;c<\/a> is one of Barcelona&#8217;s most pleasant spaces, with gardens and parks that are perfect for sport!<\/p>\n<p>You can get to Montju&iuml;c from various points in the city (principally from the Pla&ccedil;a Espanya and Paral-lel). The route we suggest runs from Pla&ccedil;a Espanya, but Montju&iuml;c has innumerable running routes so once you&#8217;re there you can choose whichever path takes your fancy!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>We recommend starting at the <a href=\"\/national-catalonia-art-museum\/\">MNAC<\/a> (which offers spectacular views of Barcelona). You can walk down (as I did), or if you prefer, start your run from here towards the square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"is-style-badlist\">\n<li>This is definitely a run full of ups and downs so prepare to get out of breath! \ud83d\ude09<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How to get there?<\/strong>&nbsp;Metro Pla&ccedil;a Espanya (L1, L3)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run<\/strong>: 5 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1VRcPDKsl2Tq7aNHhMV6NtMPnIno\" width=\"640\" height=\"200\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>5. Running in Barcelona: Carretera de les Aig&uuml;es<\/h3>\n<p>\nIf you want a run with some of the best views of Barcelona, the <a href=\"\/carretera-de-les-aigues\/\">Carretera de les Aig&uuml;es<\/a> is the route for you! With the whole city at your feet you can enjoy an earth path that&#8217;s practically flat. It&#8217;s a very popular path for runners and cyclists alike.<\/p>\n<p>There are various routes but we recommend the main path as it&#8217;s the most accessible and provides the best views during your entire run.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9642 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/10\/carretera-de-les-aigues-vistas-e1500563430297.jpg\" alt=\"Carretera de les Aig&uuml;es vistas\" width=\"628\" height=\"419\"><\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-badlist\">\n<li>It&#8217;s a little far and you will have to take public transport to get there, so it might not be the best option if you&#8217;re short on time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>On the other hand being further form the city the air is cleaner. It&#8217;s a beautiful run and it&#8217;s perfect for an outing with family or friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How to get there?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Train from Pla&ccedil;a Catalunya &#8211; <strong>S1 direcci&oacute;n Terrassa \/ S2 direcci&oacute;n Sabadell<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Stop <strong>Peu del Funicular<\/strong> &#8211; Then cable car towards <strong>Vallvidrera<\/strong>, stop Carretera de les Aig&uuml;es.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run<\/strong>: 4.5 km return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1XvB8nzAKGIhnHnRfext7pF5DH20\" width=\"640\" height=\"200\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Whether you prefer the city or the wilds of nature, there is no excuse. Barcelona has somewhere for all kinds of runners!&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">What are you waiting for? Get your running shoes on, 3, 2, 1&#8230; Go!<\/p>\n<h2>Related articles<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/sporting-events-barcelona\/\">Races, marathon, triathlon, ironman&#8230;dates of sporting events in Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/color-run-barcelona\/\">Color Run Barcelona: a colourful race with a great soundtrack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/gyms-barcelona-month-day\/\">4 gyms in Barcelona where you can work out for a month or a day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/sporty-for-free\/\">8 ways to get sporty for free in Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/weekend-sports\/\">A weekend of sport and fitness in Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona has the perfect climate for all outdoor sports, including running! As well as its many parks, there is a lot of space to run all over the city. 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