ègora Olímpics in Horta-Guinardó (Barcelona)

ègora Olímpics is a huge sports complex in the Vall d'Hebron area that combines a very complete fitness room, sports halls and a busy calendar of events, from dance festivals to jiu-jitsu tournaments. Gym members describe a comfortable and quite clean centre with professional, attentive staff and a close, family feel despite its size. Several highlight that it is rarely saturated, so they never have to wait for a machine. Value for money is considered very good, with affordable rates such as morning plans for pensioners, and the centre organises monthly Nordic walking outings. Points to improve include poor mobile coverage on the lower floor, a 1 euro fee for lockers, staff absences that have turned some classes into virtual sessions and badminton courts in poor condition. Some visitors attending events also criticise their organisation and food. A spacious, good-value gym inside a large multi-sport venue.