Barcelona: Sweating Experiences in Olympic City

In 1992, Antonio Rebollo raised the curtain of Barcelona's Olympic Games by lighting the torch at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys with a burning arrow. Since then, the city in eastern Spain has become a mecca for sports fans. Here, visitors can feel the city's charm by sweating.

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When it comes to sightseeing and fitness, cycling through the city is the best activity. Barcelona has more than 200 kilometers of bicycle paths that pass through famous attractions such as the Arc de Triomf, the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and Parc Guell. Parc de la Ciutadella in the eastern part of the city is an ideal place for cycling, with its subtropical vegetation and fountains to make the ride more enjoyable for everyone.

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The Llobregat and Besos rivers, which run through Barcelona, have made canoeing a local sport. Today, local tour operators offer canoeing tours with experienced instructors who can make the experience of canoeing on the water a wonderful one for novices who have never tried the sport before.

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Barcelona is also a great destination for golfers, as February is relatively mild and the grass is still lush and green. If you're planning to visit Barcelona in February, try taking a swing.