Barcelona’s Parc de la Creueta del Coll pool drew more than 600 visitors on Saturday, as temperatures rose across Catalonia and residents looked for a low-cost place to cool off.
The practical takeaway for families, budget-conscious residents and anyone staying in the city is simple: the pool is open, entry costs €2.75, and the site is already seeing strong demand. According to Betevé, the pool was in its second weekend of public opening.
What visitors need to know
Jan Farners Cervantes, from the Associació Esportiva Eixample, which manages the facility, told Betevé that word had spread quickly among people looking for shade and a place to swim. He pointed to the natural setting and the shade as part of the appeal.
The pool is shallow, at 60 centimetres, and covers more than 2,000 square metres. Visitors quoted by Betevé also said they valued the setting, while the managing organisation advised people to protect themselves from the sun, stay hydrated, remain in the shade and cover their heads.
Barcelona pools are opening in stages
Barcelona’s municipal pool network is also expanding, with 11 of 15 outdoor pools open and the remaining four expected to open in the coming days, according to the report. Tennis Montjuïc Pompeia pool has also opened, joining the 14 that were available last summer.
For readers planning a visit, the main points are the price, the heat advice and the fact that the bar remains closed, so visitors should bring their own water and food. For more local updates, see our News coverage.
