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The Olympic pool at CN Montjuïc returns renovated to Barcelona
The Olympic pool at Club Natació Montjuïc is available again after six months of works. The reopening marks an important step for club members and users, who regain one of its most emblematic facilities with technical, energy, and comfort improvements.
The renovation has involved an investment of more than 3.8 million euros. The work has included the complete replacement of the 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 renovated and now features underwater LED lighting. The change not only improves visibility but transforms the experience during afternoon and evening sessions, when the pool takes on a more modern and attractive appearance.
Sustainability has been another focus of the project. 191 solar panels have been installed on the roof of the changing rooms, a measure that will reduce energy consumption and move towards more efficient management of these large sports facilities.
The area beneath the stands has also changed use. A new storage space has been created there to store the dome that will allow the pool to be heated in winter, a key element for extending the use of the facility and maintaining activity beyond the warmer months.
The club is already looking 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 maintains one of the city’s widest sports offerings, with padel courts, clay tennis courts, a hard court, fronton, and a gym. The renovation aims to reinforce this role and attract new members without losing its character as a historic mountain club.
The reopening gives a clear picture of how sports facilities in Barcelona are changing. It is no longer enough to maintain traditional facilities: clubs need energy efficiency, more comfortable spaces, and services able to compete with new forms of leisure and urban sport.