Skateboarders around the world flock to Barcelona to skate its rad beaches and famous street spots. But, it’s not all about the slides – skateboarding transcends the label of mere sport into an artistic language that embraces freedom and authenticity.

The city’s newest skate park boasts banks, ledges and rails of all shapes and sizes to test your skills. It also has a big snake run and a 5 set with wooden triangle gaps that are a real challenge.

1. Placa dels Angels

This modern 'pearl' inside old Barcelona is home to the MACBA Museum of Contemporary Art. It was designed by Richard Meier and opened in 1995.

The square has been a meeting point for the local community since its inception. It is a place where people come to relax and enjoy the sunshine, but also a venue for cultural and social events throughout the year.

L'ampliació prevista del MACBA es planteja como una obra de nova construcció, un violació del principi de sostenibilitat que entra no primerament a la rehabilitació d'edificis existents. Hi ha un monton de edificis fora del casc antic que s'adaptarien perfectament a les "necessitats" del MACBA, inclus els edificis industrials, tipologia que molts artistas i comissaris d'art preferen com a espaci d'exposició.

2. Plaça de la Universitat

Named after the adjoining Universitat de Barcelona main campus (neo-Gothic buildings), this central square lies between Eixample and Ciutat Vella districts. Designed by architect Elies Rogent when the old city walls were destroyed, it hosts many student demonstrations and is popular with skaters.

The square is also home to several restaurants, cafes and a primary school. A few steps away is the metro station Universitat, which serves the lines L1 and L2.

Staying in the area is easy as there are plenty of cheap hotels close to Plaça de la Universitat. For example, the 4-star H10 Universitat is less than a minute from both Universitat and Passeig de Gracia metro stations.

3. Plaça de la Ciutadella

The city of Barcelona is full of green spaces that act as places for residents to meet up and get active, and the Parc de la Ciutadella is no exception. Locals come here to host picnics, practice yoga, slack-line or play table tennis while tourists soak up the sun and explore this amazing Mediterranean city.

Named after the despised Bourbon citadel that stood here in the mid 1800s, this park is one of the largest in the center of town and has a lot to offer. This includes a lake, art, walking paths, the zoo and more.

It’s also home to the Cascada Monumental, a fountain that Gaudi designed while working as an engineer. You’ll often find locals having salsa lessons, exercise classes or parties at this popular park attraction. For more details please visit skateparks en Barcelona

4. Les Corts Skatepark

One of the newest skate spots, this spot is the epitome of urban aesthetics. It features stairs, ramps and even a replica of the famous wall of MACBA. Located under an overpass, it offers the perfect setting for a cool skate video.

Barcelona has earned a reputation as a city that is perfectly suited to skateboarding, thanks to its smooth floors and amazing weather. The city’s iconic street spots, sunny skateparks and super cool skate bars are a skater’s dream come true.

5. MACBA

MACBA, or the Museum of Contemporary Art Barcelona, opened in 1995 in a stunning white-cement and glass building designed by North American architect Richard Meier in the Raval district. Its impressive collection traces the evolution of modern art, from material abstraction to European pop and avant-garde works through today’s pieces.

While MACBA’s a great place for beginners to learn, the real draw is that it’s one of the most popular skate spots in the world. With its smooth granite ledges, a 5 set, and drops, it’s where the city’s young skaters come to show off their skills and feed off the energy of other riders. And it’s all captured on Instagram for the whole world to see. Cool, huh? MACBA is free for minors, people with large or single-parent family credentials, unemployed, residents of the metropolitan area with a pink card and teachers with certification from the Catalan government.