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Swim Stars | Barcelona Sant Joan

Rating

4.7(56)

Family of 4

EUR 40–80 per child for a course of lessons (drop-in rates vary)

Duration

45–60 minutes per session

Best Ages

6 months – 12 years

About

Swim Stars on Passeig de Sant Joan in the Eixample offers structured swimming instruction for children from around 6 months through to 12 years old, with a strong reputation for effective and encouraging coaching. The near-perfect Google rating reflects consistent quality across age groups.

For visiting families, drop-in swim lessons are a genuinely useful activity — kids continue learning a life skill while on holiday, and the structured format gives parents a reliable hour of planned activity. Confirm session availability and visitor booking in advance.

The Passeig de Sant Joan location is excellent — one of the Eixample's nicest tree-lined avenues, close to the Arc de Triomf and Ciutadella Park. A swim lesson followed by an hour in the park makes for a great family morning.

Infant and toddler parent-child water classes are also offered alongside solo classes for older children. Check their current schedule online for full age group and session options.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Nursing / Changing

true

Kid Meals

false

Setting

Indoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Scheduled session times — check their timetable

Wait Times

None — scheduled sessions

Nearby Food

Passeig de Sant Joan has excellent cafes and terraces. Ciutadella Park area has food options for after-lesson downtime.

Why Kids Love It

Swim Stars teaches swimming properly — kids who've struggled with technique at community pools come away from sessions here with real improvement that sticks. The coaches are patient and skilled at working with kids at every level, from complete beginners to kids training seriously. Every session ends with kids feeling genuinely better in the water.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Book ahead — popular session times fill fast, especially for popular age groups
  • Bring your own swim cap and goggles if you have them; the pool may have rental options but personal gear is better

What to Bring

  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Swim cap and goggles
  • Flip-flops for pool areas

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

EUR 40–80 per child for a course of lessons (drop-in rates vary)

Tips to Save

  • Ask about multi-lesson packages for visiting families — single drop-in rates are higher per session.
  • If you're in Barcelona for a week or more, a short course is significantly better value.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Sunday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Saturday
2:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed

Contact

Pg. de St. Joan, 40, Eixample, 08010 Barcelona, Spain

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