This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.
???? Contents: Skate Places | Hangouts | Events | Accommodation | Stores | Communities | FAQ
Barcelona is widely known as the top skateboarding city in the world and as a mecca for the sport. While Los Angeles is the birthplace of modern skateboarding, Barcelona’s skateboarding culture started to explode after the 1992 Summer Olympics, which modernised and transformed the city. It was the first time the Olympics and Paralympics were held in the same city and a vast amount of money was spent on infrastructure, making everything wheelchair accessible and to build plazas and parks.
Skateboarding is making its debut appearance as a sport at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, with Jaime Mateu (Palma de Mallorca), Danny Leon (Madrid) and Julia Benedetti (A Coruña) representing Spain.
The beauty of the Barcelona, its laid back vibe and the variety of great spots to skate have made it a must visit destination for skateboarders. The city seems like it is built for skateboarding – coming out practically any metro station you will find plazas and great places to skate. Like San Francisco it also has the benefit of hills for riding down.
Skateboarding Places in Barcelona
Barcelona offers fantastic skate spots across the city with flat smooth ground and rails, from beside the sea to urban spaces in the heart of the city. Here are the top spots, starting with MACBA, the epicenter of skateboarding in Barcelona.
MACBA
MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art) is undoubtedly the most iconic street skating spot in Barcelona. Among the features that make it popular a massive long single ledge. Skateboarding is officially allowed at MACBA on Tuesdays and Sundays after 2:30PM, but normally there are skaters there every day of the week.
Skatepark De La Mar Bella
street art.
Sants Station
Zero “Dying To Live”)
Fòrum Skate Park
Parc de la Ciutadella. It is situated just beside the south entrance of the park on Passeig de Circumvaŀlació.
Skate Architects specifically for skateboarding, using the same kind of public space architecture and black granite materials already present in the city.
Hangouts
And at the end of the day when you’re ready to kick back and enjoy a beer, you can head to one of these lively bars popular with the skateboarding community.
Nevermind Bar
Barcelona Skateboarding Events
Skate Love Barcelona A unique international music festival on wheels, dedicated to a community that shares the passion for music, dancing and rolling in a social and multicultural environment.
Extreme Barcelona Features urban sports with skateboarding, BMX, scooter and roller freestyle competitions.
Street League Skateboarding (SLS) The world’s premier street skateboarding competition series.
Skateboarding Stores
Rufus Skateshop Situated right by the MACBA, Rufus offers skateboarding hardware, shoes, soft goods and accessories.
Furtivo Skateboarding Furtivo in El Poblenou has a wide range of decks, trucks, wheels and skate clothing.
State BCN In State BCN you will find all the references of skateboarding and urban culture.
Amigos Skate Shop Clothing, shoes and skateboards on Carrer del Dr. Dou in El Raval.
Tactic Surf Shop Tactic offers surf, skate and snowboard products and clothing.
Hey Ho Established in 2004, Hey Ho represents the most authentic and underground side of skateboarding.
Where to Stay
Sant Jordi Hostel located close to La Sagrada Família features an interior mini-ramp, skateboarding-themed rooms, boards lining the walls and pro-skater guests.
Communities
Barcelona Skateboarding Facebook Page Ideas, photos and videos about skateboarding in Barcelona.
MACBA Life Highlight videos from the famous plaza.
Kilian Martin: A Skate Regeneration
A stunning video mixing skateboarding with iconic locations in and around Barcelona.
***
FAQ
What are the laws on skateboarding in Barcelona?
In 2006, the Barcelona city council introduced a bylaw prohibiting skateboarding outside of specifically designated areas. However, Barcelona remains one of the most liberal cities in Europe with regard to skateboarding.