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CN Montjuïc’s Olympic pool returns to Barcelona renewed
The Olympic pool at Club Natació Montjuïc is available again after six months of works. The reopening marks an important step for the club’s members and users, who regain one of its most emblematic facilities with technical, energy-efficiency and comfort improvements.
The renovation involved an investment of over 3.8 million euros. The work included the complete replacement of machinery, new piping, higher-capacity filters, and a more efficient water production system designed to improve the daily operation of the facility.
The pool basin has also been refurbished and now features underwater LED lighting. This upgrade not only improves visibility but also transforms the experience during afternoon and evening sessions, giving the pool a more modern and appealing look.
Sustainability was another focus of the project. 191 solar panels have been installed on the roof of the changing rooms, a measure that will help reduce energy consumption and move towards more efficient management of these large sports facilities.
The area beneath the stands has also been repurposed. A new storage space has been set up there to house the dome that will allow the pool to be heated during the winter, a key element for extending the use of the facility and maintaining activity beyond the warmer months.
The club is already looking ahead to the next phase. Planned improvements include a new, smaller pool with swimming lanes, the renovation of the changing rooms, two additional padel courts next to the Olympic pool, and a new bar area with a chill-out space.
CN Montjuïc continues to offer one of the city’s most extensive sports programmes, with padel courts, clay tennis courts, a hard court, fronton, and a gym. The renovation aims to strengthen this role and attract new members without losing the character of a historic mountain club.
The reopening clearly shows how sports facilities are changing in Barcelona. It is no longer enough to simply maintain traditional facilities: clubs need energy efficiency, more comfortable spaces, and services that can compete with new forms of leisure and urban sport.