Barcelona now has nearly 400 climate shelters across the city, giving residents free places to cool down during summer heat. The network is backed by data from Barcelona City Council and the Generalitat de Catalunya, and includes libraries, museums, swimming pools, sports complexes, parks and civic centres.
The city expanded the network in 2025 with 26 new facilities, and added five more libraries in August. According to the council, this means residents should have a climate shelter within a 10-minute walk from home, improving coverage across all neighbourhoods.
Most shelters are local facilities such as senior citizens' centres and civic centres, which account for 126 locations. There are also 47 parks and gardens with shaded areas, 55 swimming pools and 52 libraries, alongside sports complexes, educational centres, nurseries, museums and district offices.
Opening times vary. Some shelters stay open throughout the summer, while others only operate on certain days or weeks. Residents should check the official website for the hours of each space. More local news
The shelters are spread across Barcelona's 10 districts. Sant Martí has the most, with 54 locations, followed by Eixample with 47. Horta-Guinardó and Sants-Montjuïc each have 45, while Ciutat Vella has 41.
At the other end, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi has 25 climate shelters, Gràcia 26, Les Corts 29, Sant Andreu 38 and Nou Barris 41. The city says it will keep prioritising access to cool public spaces as temperatures rise. For official details, see the Barcelona City Council and the Generalitat de Catalunya.
