Sports & Activities for English Speakers in Barcelona

Padel is the fastest-growing sport in Spain, and Keep Calm Community runs one of the most active English-speaking padel groups in Barcelona. Whether you've never held a racket or you're already smashing winners, we have sessions for every level — from complete beginners (0.5) to advanced players (2+).

Keep Calm Social is the heart of our community — where friendships are made beyond the playing field. From casual drinks and dinners to seasonal parties and celebrations, there's always something happening for English-speaking expats and internationals in Barcelona.

Lace up your trainers and discover Barcelona's best running routes with a group of English-speaking runners. From the Barceloneta beachfront to Ciutadella Park and up the hills of Montjuïc, our running group covers the city's most scenic paths.

Escape the city and explore Catalonia's stunning trails with Keep Calm's hiking group. Organized by Jan, our monthly hikes take you through mountain paths, coastal trails, and natural parks — all within easy reach of Barcelona by public transport.

Nothing says Barcelona like beach volleyball with a group of friends. Keep Calm's volleyball group plays on some of the city's best beaches — Nova Icaria, Somorrostro, and Bogatell — with all equipment provided.

Every Thursday evening, Keep Calm's ping pong group takes over the public tables in Sants for three hours of fast-paced table tennis. It's one of our most consistent and sociable activities — perfect for meeting English-speaking expats and internationals in Barcelona.

Keep Calm's tennis group offers regular doubles matches every Tuesday evening at Up Pádel & Tennis Cornellà. If you're looking for English-speaking tennis partners in Barcelona, this is the group for you.

Keep Calm's football group is gearing up for casual matches across Barcelona. Whether you played competitively or just enjoy a kickabout with friends, this group is for English-speaking expats, internationals, and locals who want to get on the pitch.

Keep Calm's yoga group brings together English-speaking expats, internationals, and locals in Barcelona for regular yoga sessions. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, our sessions are designed to be welcoming and inclusive.

Living in Barcelona doesn't mean giving up winter sports. Keep Calm's skiing and snowboarding group organizes trips to the Pyrenees and other nearby resorts so you can hit the slopes with fellow English-speaking expats and internationals.

Keep Calm's boxing group is for anyone who wants to learn to box, improve their technique, or just get an incredible workout. Whether you've never thrown a punch or you're an experienced fighter, our sessions welcome all levels.

Keep Calm's basketball group brings together English-speaking expats, internationals, and locals for pickup games across Barcelona. Whether you played in school or just want to try something new, everyone is welcome on the court.

Keep Calm's cycling group is for English-speaking expats, internationals, and locals who love exploring Barcelona and the surrounding countryside by bike. From coastal rides along the beach to challenging climbs into the hills, there's a ride for every level.

Keep Calm's golf group connects English-speaking expats, internationals, and locals who want to play golf in and around Barcelona. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or picking up a club for the first time, our group is a welcoming place to play.

Keep Calm's gym and calisthenics group is for English-speaking expats, internationals, and locals in Barcelona who love training — whether that's lifting weights at the gym, working on calisthenics skills at outdoor bars, or a mix of both.