November 25, 2021 | CLIMBING
Climbing gyms are all the rage.
Over the past five years, dozens of indoor climbing gyms have opened across Spain, following the trend set by other European countries like Germany, Austria, and France.
The number of climbers at indoor gyms keeps growing every day, and climbing's inclusion as an Olympic sport starting with the Tokyo Olympics has only reinforced this growth.
Bouldering and gym sport climbing are on their way to becoming just another urban sport, the same way skateboarding did back in the 80s.
Catalonia is one of the Spanish regions where the most climbing gyms have opened recently. They're an ideal place to get started in climbing, get in shape, learn technique and basic safety maneuvers, and for those who want to, make the jump to climbing on real rock.
We recommend four climbing gyms spread across Catalonia, where you can enjoy good routes and boulders and a great atmosphere.
A go-to bouldering gym in the province of Tarragona. Most of its space is dedicated to bouldering, though it also has several sport climbing routes that can be climbed with an auto-belay.
Monobloc has built a strong reputation thanks to the quality of its holds and equipment, on par with any leading gym in Europe. Besides having a large climbing surface, it has a dedicated training area, which also includes two training boards for endurance work. Located in Reus, this gym is very close to internationally known climbing areas like Siurana and Margalef, making it the ideal alternative for rainy days or for those who want to combine rock climbing with indoor climbing during their trip to the area.
Want to know more?
Web: monobloc.es
Instagram: @monobloc
La Bauma is the main meeting point for climbers in the area. Located in Vilafranca del Penedes, it has stood out in recent years for developing an excellent climbing school, with dozens of kids enrolled.
At this gym you can climb both routes and boulders equally. It has one of the best walls for indoor sport climbing, and the space is spacious and comfortable.
Once a year they organize a night climbing open competition that has become very popular among climbing gym enthusiasts and those who enjoy social gatherings related to the climbing world.
Want to know more?
Instagram: @labaumaescalada
Web: labauma.com
If you want to climb at a gym in Lleida, Boulder Indoor has to be your choice.
Open since 2014, it has spacious facilities suited to all types of climbers, from beginners to the most experienced. It offers a wide range of guided classes and a climbing school, and it's also very active in organizing outdoor rock climbing trips.
They have boulder walls as well as roped climbing routes, along with everything needed for a complete training session.
The gym is very close to popular climbing areas such as Oliana, Santa Linya, Camarasa, and Terradets.
Want to know more?
Instagram: @boulderindoor
Web: boulderindoor.com
No introduction is needed for the climber behind the Barcelona and Gava gyms. Chris Sharma's personal brand is reflected in the wall design of both facilities.
Sharma Climbing Barcelona opened its doors in 2005 and today is one of the most frequented bouldering gyms in all of Spain. It's known for good holds, quality equipment, and an international atmosphere.
As if the Barcelona facility weren't enough, starting in September Chris Sharma opened the largest climbing gym in Spain in Gava, with a surface area of 5,000 m2. Located 20 minutes from Barcelona by train and just 10 minutes from the airport, it has become a must-visit gym for any climber in the area.
Want to know more?
Instagram: @sharmaclimbing
Web: sharmaclimbing.com
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(Translated by Google) I have already done several courses with Santi, he is very professional, motivating and fun. He has a lot of patience and good humor, which makes you want to learn and improve yourself. We will repeat!!!
(Original) Ya he hecho varios cursos con Santi, es muy profesional, motivador y divertido. Tiene mucha paciencia y buen humor, cosa q hace que tengas ganas de aprender y superarte. Repetiremos!!!
We had an amazing climbing week with Santi. He was experienced and organized everything perfectly. Santi is encouraging, patient and truth worthy, I would climb with him if had chance!
(Translated by Google) Climbing course with Santi in Siurana. Fantastic and with a lot of patience on your part.😄💪
(Original) Curso de escalada con Santi en Siurana. Fantástico y con mucha paciència por parte suya.😄💪
(Translated by Google) Super didactic and entertaining rappelling workshop, I have learned a lot and gained confidence. Santi is a great professional who knows how to teach and transmit in a very practical way. I'll be doing another one of your workshops soon. 😉
(Original) Taller de rapel super didáctico y entretenido,he aprendido mucho y cogido confianza. Santi un gran profesional que save enseñar y transmitir de una manera muy práctica. No tardaré en hacer otro de sus talleres. 😉
Climbing with Santi/Southclimb is a stellar experience with a consummate coach. He’s extremely knowledge, supportive, and able to tailor experiences to your needs. He gets the best climbs and climber out of you. I’ve climbed with him on one-day and weeklong trips. For the longer one, he also puts much care into the full experience - lodging, dining and downtime - all good quality and well orchestrated.
(Translated by Google) Santi is one of the best guides I've met, I did the sport climbing course with him, the long route course and I also went for a couple of days to do sport climbing. He has always been very kind and friendly, the explanations he gives are clear and very useful. He knows the areas he goes to perfectly and gives very good recommendations to return there on your own.
(Original) Santi és un dels millors guies que he conegut, he fet amb ell el curs d'escalada esportiva, el de via llarga i també he anat un parell de dies a fer esportiva. Sempre ha segut molt amable i amistós, les explicacions que dona son clares i molt útils. Coneix perfectament les zones on va i dona molt bones recomanacions per tornar-hi pel teu compte.
(Translated by Google) My first rock climbing experience has been great. Santi is a very good guide, I had a great time and learned a lot. I will repeat.
(Original) Mi primera experiencia de escalada en roca ha sido genial. Santi es muy buen guia, lo pasé super bien y aprendí mucho. Repetiré.
We had an amazing first experience thanks to Southclimb. Santi was extremely kind, helpful and attentive - he's a super friendly and dedicated instructor. We will come again and we will definitely call him back and, of course, we would recommend his services to anybody who is looking for good vibes while learning and having fun.
(Translated by Google) Great experience! Santi is a crack. It explains great and gives a lot of security. 100% recommended for everyone (whether you are starting from scratch or if you already know and want to learn/improve).
(Original) Genial experiencia! Santi es un crack. Se explica genial y da mucha seguridad. Recomendable 100% para todo el mundo (tanto si empiezas desde cero como si ya sabes y quieres aprender/perfeccionar).
(Translated by Google) Incredible climbing baptism!! It has been a great experience from start to finish. We have enjoyed, laughed and, above all, learned a lot! Thank you Santi for this great morning and for the confidence and security you give!!! We will repeat without a doubt ☺️
(Original) Bautizo de escalada increíble!! Ha sido una grandísima experiencia de principio a fin. Hemos disfrutado, reído y, sobretodo, aprendido muchísimo!! Gracias Santi por esta estupenda mañana y por la confianza y seguridad que das!!! Repetiremos sin duda ☺️
