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Climate Shelters Network

Climate shelters are spaces where you can shelter from the heat during the summer and from the cold during the winter. Most of them are open all year round.

Excessive, sustained heat increases mortality and health problems, especially among older people, babies, people with chronic illnesses or those with limited resources. The climate emergency is leading to more frequent, more intense heat waves. For this reason, the Barcelona City Council has created a network of around 400 climate shelters.

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Map of currently available climate shelters.

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* Check the opening hours before visiting, and remember that during heat waves, outdoor spaces may not offer the comfortable temperatures needed.

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      What are the climate shelters like?

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      They are spaces where you can shelter from the heat or cold whilst they also maintain their habitual uses.

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      Some are indoor spaces, like libraries or civic centres, and others are outdoors, like parks or block interiors.

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      They are all free to enter, apart from the municipal swimming pools, which have fixed public-sector prices and subsidies.

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      They have good accessibility, and they should preferably have chairs or benches where you can sit down and free water to drink.

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      In the indoor spaces, it is recommended to maintain a set temperature in the air conditioning system of 26 ºC during the summer months and 21 ºC in winter.

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      They are NOT intended for people who require medical attention, who should go to the appropriate healthcare centre.

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      Some of them have activities or readings to make your time there more pleasant

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      They are duly sign-posted with this symbol.

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      And what is a climate micro-shelter like?

      Climate micro-shelters are small establishments that offer free indoor space to protect you against extreme temperatures during a short stay. Pharmacies, shops, or organizations can be considered micro-shelters, for example. They usually offer one or a few places to sit and must be safe, accessible, and have an appropriate temperature. Sometimes they can provide water and a toilet free of charge to the public. They also provide information on the location of the nearest climate shelters.

      Climate micro-shelters by district

      Fundació Gentis - Raval
      C/ de Sant Rafael, 10, Baixos
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      Casa Sanzano
      Carrer de Lepant, 276
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      Farmàcia Jacas Mateu
      Carrer de València, 470
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      Llibreria Byron
      Carrer de Casanova, 32
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      Bebe-Té
      Carrer del Parlament, 7
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      Digicopy Verdaguer
      Carrer de Girona, 119
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      Associació de Comerciants Creu Coberta
      Carrer de Callao, 9
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      Fundació Privada Avismón-Catalunya
      C. dels Jocs Florals, 59
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      Centre de Teràpies Sàlvia
      Carrer de Ricart, 3 - local 1
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      Fundació Jordi Sierra i Fabra (Associació Xera)
      Carrer de Carreras i Candi, 80
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      Espai Social Torrent d'en Mariner
      Passatge de Mariner, 13-17
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      CAP Vallcarca Sant Gervasi
      Avinguda de Vallcarca, 169-205
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      Espai Social Torrent d'en Mariner
      Passatge de Mariner, 13-17
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      Store Endesa
      Baixada de la Plana, 33
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      Fundació Gentis - Concili de Trento
      Carrer de Concili de Trento, 42, Baixos – Local 1
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      SienTé
      Carrer de Rogent, 96
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      Farmàcia Marina Oriol
      Carrer de Llull, 187
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      Comprar Casa Gand House
      Carrer de Marià Aguilo, 72
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      Institut Dental Sant Jordi
      Carrer de la Indústria, 298-300
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      Tips for dealing with the heat

      At home:

      • Keep the blinds closed during daylight hours and open the windows at night
      • Cool down regularly by taking cold showers or placing a soaked in cold water towel on your skin
      • Stay in the coolest rooms
      • Use a climate control system, such as ventilators, air conditioning or fans. Try to spend at least two hours a day in climate-controlled spaces, such as indoor climate shelters
      • Drink water, even if you are not thirsty, and avoid alcoholic beverages
      • Eat light meals and avoid hot and high-calorie food
         
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      In the street:

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      • Wear a cap or hat or use an umbrella
      • Wear light, light-coloured, loose clothing (such as cotton clothing)
      • Take water with you and drink often (particularly children and older people)
      • Wet your face a little and even your clothes
      • During the hottest hours (at midday), avoid going out into the street
      • Ensure companion animals are well hydrated, and don’t take them out for a walk during the hottest hours
      • Avoid car journeys during the hottest hours of the day
      • Reduce the amount of physical activity you do

      Cold weather advice

      • Remember to set your heating at between 18 and 21ºC and adapt the temperature to the way you use the various rooms in your home.
      • Regulate the heating taking into account the way you use your home and its characteristics to avoid wasting energy.
      • Remember to bleed all radiators at the start of winter to help improve their performance.
      • Install reflectors behind wall mounted radiators as this helps to reduce energy consumption.
      • When you ventilate your home, do so for a maximum of ten minutes to clear the air. If you can, air your home at midday so as not to let in so much cold.
      • During the evening and at night when there is no sun, remember to close your blinds, porch doors and curtains. This helps to insulate and lock in heat in your home.
      • Think about which rooms in your home need to be heated (where people spend the most time), and close doors so the heat won’t escape.
      • During the cold season, we may choose to use thicker curtains to reduce heat loss through windows and use mats on the floor.
      • Wrap up warm when it is cold and wear suitable clothing for the season both outside and inside the home.

      Do you want to propose your facility as a new space in the climate shelters network?

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      Climate Shelters Network by districts - Heat waves

      • Ciutat Vella:   Leaflet Open in a new window   -   Poster Open in a new window
      • Eixample:   Leaflet Open in a new window   -   Poster Open in a new window
      • Sants-Montjuïc:  Leaflet Open in a new window   -   Poster Open in a new window
      • Les Corts:   Leaflet Open in a new window   -   Poster Open in a new window
      • Sarrià - Sant Gervasi:   Leaflet Open in a new window   -   Poster Open in a new window
      • Gràcia:  Leaflet Open in a new window   -   Poster Open in a new window
      • Horta-Guinardó:   Leaflet Open in a new window   -   Poster Open in a new window
      • Nou Barris:   Leaflet Open in a new window   -   Poster Open in a new window
      • Sant Andreu:   Leaflet Open in a new window   -   Poster Open in a new window
      • Sant Martí:   Leaflet Open in a new window   -   Poster Open in a new window

      For further information and documents:

      • Advice during heat waves. Leaflet Open in a new window
      • Barcelona for Climate: Heat Waves
      • Fonts Bcn application, information on Barcelona's fountains Open in a new window
      • School shelters project Open in a new window
      • Government of Catalonia: heat waves Open in a new window
      • Government of Catalonia: cold waves Open in a new window
      • Barcelona School Climate Plan Open in a new window
      • New climate micro-shelter proposal form Open in a new window
      • New climate shelter proposal form Open in a new window
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      • Legal notice
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