Making plans to rent a house in Barcelona?

When making plans to rent a house in Barcelona, some of the first priorities are to find the right accommodations, figure out what to pack, get your visa in flight in order and navigate the city. That leaves little time to consider options for developing a new healthy routine. For many expats and travelers maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle is a concern when moving abroad or traveling. Whether you are staying long-term orshort-term, it can be a struggle to fit consistent and healthy habits into a busy travelling itinerary.

For many, the dream is to own your on house or flat in Barcelona. However, the home is not the center of life for locals. Going out and being a part of the city is the main hub for all social activity. With that in mind, here are a few options that will help you maintain the optimal healthy routine for anyone renting a house or anapartment in Barcelona.

Fitness Facilities 

Barcelona has several locations for health and yoga clubs. They include swimming pools, training equipment and intramural sports. When the weather is nice, workout at Barceloneta Beach. As one of the biggest beaches in Barcelona, there are plenty of activities for the healthy conscious such as volleyball, Ping-Pong and free workout equipment along the shore. Not to mention, the length of the beach is optimal for runners.

Go for a Walk & a Tour

Barcelona is a large pedestrian friendly city. Get out of your Barcelona accommodations and explore the city! Hunt for a new boutique hidden deep within The Gothic Quarter or take a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk in La Barceloneta.   When you get back to your house in Barcelona prepare an amazing meal using ingredients from your local market.

Barcelona also offers great city tours that will keep you active. Get a little cardio in by biking through the city with a tour guide from BornBike Experience. Get lost in the maze of Parc del Laberint, hike through Montjuïc or many of the other amazing parks in Barcelona.

Staying In & Going Out

Each barrio in Barcelona has its own markets that carry healthy options in order to cook from your house in Barcelona. Start with La Boqueria Market in La Rambla, which has a selection of exotic and healthy options. Take advantage of the freshest fish from the Mediterranean and locally grown produce. If you eat out, check out the vegetarian, vegan, and juice smoothies. A popular and cost effective option, Barcelona has some excellent vegetarian cuisine and smoothies for the vegan on the go.    

There are many alternatives available in Barcelona for the healthy conscious traveler. But don’t forget to indulge and enjoy in many of the city’s pleasures, especially with so many amazing and delicious cuisines available all around the city.