The new CEM La Sagrera opens its doors, with more than 7,000 members
The new La Sagrera Municipal Sports Centre (CEM) is now fully operational, with more than 7,000 members having joined in its first few days of operation. Located at 37-47 Carrer de Bonaventura Gispert, the new facility covers almost 4,000 m² and complements the facilities at CEM Sant Andreu.
Following the opening of the outdoor swimming pools on 15 August, the centre opened the rest of its facilities on 1 October, offering local residents new opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity.
The facility, which represents an investment of €13 million by the Barcelona Institute of Sports, has four studios for group exercise classes, a gym, two padel courts, a 1,000 m² sun terrace and two outdoor swimming pools. It also offers around 30 instructor-led classes, totalling 150 hours per week.
The new facility also stands out for its commitment to sustainability, with energy-efficient systems, photovoltaic installations, waste heat recovery systems and water-saving measures.
CEM La Sagrera and CEM Sant Andreu will now be managed jointly under the name CEM Sant Andreu-La Sagrera, with a total of 8,000 members across the two centres. This integration will broaden the range of sports services available in the district and strengthen Barcelona's network of municipal sports facilities.
