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.
Feel at home in Barcelona
Join 2,000+ expats, nomads and newcomers staying active and making friends.