The Expat & Digital Nomad Community in Barcelona
Moving to a new city is exciting - and lonely, until you find your people. Keep Calm is a free, English-speaking sports and social community built for exactly that: expats, digital nomads, internationals and newcomers who want to stay active and make real friends in Barcelona. Over 2,000 members have already joined.
Built for newcomers, not insiders
- Everything in English - you don't need a word of Spanish to take part.
- Free to join - volunteer-run and not-for-profit, with no membership fees.
- Come alone - most people do. You'll never be the only new face.
- All levels welcome - beginners are genuinely included, every time.
- Flexible - perfect for digital nomads here for a season or settlers here for good.
Find your activity
Padel →
Spain's favourite racket sport, beginner-friendly and doubles only.
Football →
Mixed, all-levels social football every Friday on Montjuïc.
Hiking →
Get out of the city and into the hills with a friendly crowd.
Volleyball →
Beach and indoor volleyball for all abilities.
Running →
Group runs along the beach and through the city.
Social →
Drinks, dinners and meetups built around making friends.
New to Barcelona? Start here
Not sure where to begin? Our guide on how to make friends in Barcelona walks you through a simple four-week plan, and our blog is full of practical tips for settling in.
Find your people
Wherever you're from, there's a corner of the community for you. A few good places to start:
English speakers in Barcelona →
Our groups, stats and how it all works, everything in English.
Brits in Barcelona →
Meet other British expats and settle in with a familiar crowd.
Americans in Barcelona →
Find fellow Americans navigating life and friendships in the city.
Women's sports →
Women's padel and volleyball, run by women, for women.
The wider community →
See everything Keep Calm runs beyond sport, all welcome.
Settling in: useful resources
Friends are only part of making the move. These two independent sites cover the practical side, and both point newcomers to our sports timetable too.
Feel at home in Barcelona
Join 2,000+ expats and internationals building a life in Barcelona, staying active and making friends.