Surfing
Surfing is allowed on Barcelona’s beaches although, during the mid and high swimming seasons, it is only allowed outside the bathers’ exclusive swimming area shown by buoys. The area outside the buoy area must be accessed using the beach entry and exit channels for vessels shown by means of beacons.
Surfing is generally allowed during pre-alert and alert situations under the Basic Municipal Emergency Plan for rough sea conditions (PAEM), but responsibility for practising this sport lies with the athletes themselves.
However, the security forces and agencies may exceptionally forbid such practice if they believe there is a serious and specific risk to people’s safety.
Surfing is not allowed in emergency situations under the Basic Municipal Emergency Plan due to rough sea conditions (PAEM). Such situations are exceptional measures put in place in cases such as storm Gloria (20-23 January 2020).
Having a federal licence or insurance is recommended.
Kitesurfing
No kitesurfing in the bathing area or the boat lanes.
Is kitesurfing allowed?
No kitesurfing in the bathing area or the boat lanes.