PLAY PADEL. LIVE BARCELONA.
Your insider guide to the ultimate padel week in Barcelona — train at Bela Padel Center, experience the city like a local, and watch the Premier Padel Finals live at Palau Sant Jordi.
Barcelona is one of those cities that makes a padel trip feel bigger than sport. You come for the matches, but you stay for the rhythm of the streets, long lunches, tapas bars, late dinners and the energy that builds around a major event week. If you're joining our Who Says Padel Bela Padel Camp from 10–13 December, we've put together this guide to help you make the most of your free time around the experience.
Think of this as your insider travel companion: where the Premier Padel Finals happen, why Bela Padel Center is such a strong base, what to see in Barcelona, where we'd go to eat, and an optional four-day plan you can follow around the training schedule.
Why Barcelona during Premier Padel week is such a special trip
Palau Sant Jordi is one of the great sporting venues in Barcelona, and during the Finals it becomes the centre of the padel world. For fans, it is the perfect excuse to plan a long weekend around the sport. For players, it is even better: you can train, feel the city, and then watch the world's best live on Sunday.
That's exactly why our experience works so well. From Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 December, the sporting side of the trip happens at Bela Padel Center. On Sunday 13, the story shifts to the Finals at Palau Sant Jordi. It's not just a tournament ticket — it's a full padel escape with structure, atmosphere and purpose.
Bela Padel Center: the sporting base of the experience
Our camp is based at Bela Padel Center, one of the most recognisable clubs in Barcelona and the ideal setting for a focused premium padel experience. The atmosphere is serious but welcoming, with the kind of environment that immediately makes the week feel real.
Across three days, players enjoy training and match play in reduced groups, with coaches from Bela Padel Center and the methodology associated with the academy. The schedule is designed to give you quality court time without locking you away from the city. That's what makes Barcelona such a strong destination: you can have a genuine padel experience and still enjoy everything around it.
What to see between sessions
Sagrada Família
If it's your first time in Barcelona, this is the non-negotiable classic. Go early if you can and book in advance. Even from outside, it delivers that immediate wow moment.
Tibidabo
For a different view of the city, head up to Tibidabo. The ride up already feels like part of the experience, and the panorama over Barcelona is worth it.
Montjuic and Palau Sant Jordi
Before finals day, it's worth exploring Montjuïc. The Olympic ring, viewpoints and wide open spaces make this area a great pre-match walk.
El Born
One of the best neighbourhoods to wander with no rush. Think narrow streets, stylish bars, little shops and a strong day-to-night atmosphere.
Santa Maria del Mar
Right in El Born, this basilica gives the neighbourhood a beautiful historic focal point. Pair it with a relaxed stroll through Passeig del Born.
La Boqueria
Not a quiet local secret, but still one of the great food stops in Barcelona. Go with curiosity, snack lightly, and use it as part of a central city walk.
Our favourite places to eat in Barcelona
Rather than giving you a random list, here are the kinds of places we'd actually recommend to someone joining us for the camp. We've mixed classic Barcelona, quality tapas, stylish dining and a few places with a social vibe.
- Paco Alcalde — traditional Barcelona feel and strong seafood identity. A solid choice if you want something with local character.
- La Flauta — always a good move for tapas and montaditos, especially if you want a lively but approachable option in Eixample.
- L'Enric — a comfortable spot around Enric Granados with good tapas, vermouth energy and an easy social atmosphere.
- El Xampanyet — timeless and always a favourite for a standing-style tapas stop around El Born.
- La Boqueria — not a sit-down recommendation as such, but a must for anyone who enjoys food markets and wants a colourful stop in the city centre.
Stylish restaurants and places with a social scene
Some travellers want classic tapas; others want one or two memorable nights out. If that's your style, these are good places to look at while you're in town.
- Boca Grande — iconic, glamorous and still one of the best-known names for a stylish night in Barcelona.
- Feroz — energetic, fashionable and better suited to a dinner that can turn into drinks.
- SOMA — a polished option if you're in the mood for a more contemporary dining experience.
- Parking Pizza — more relaxed and modern, perfect if you want something easy, cool and consistently popular.
For nightlife, we'd also keep an eye on Sutton if you're after a more classic upscale club night, and on the wider Tuset area for bars and movement after dinner. If you prefer something more atmospheric and less formal, the streets of El Born are always a strong option.
A sample 4-day itinerary if you're joining our Bela Padel Camp
If you're coming to Barcelona for our experience from 10–13 December, here's an example of how you could use the hours outside the official schedule. This is not a fixed city tour — it's simply a flexible guide to help you enjoy Barcelona without overcomplicating the trip.
Arrival, first session, first taste of Barcelona
Arrive, settle in, and head to Bela Padel Center for the opening training block. After the session, keep the evening simple: go for tapas around Eixample. La Flauta is an easy recommendation for a first night.
Optional extra: if you still have energy, take a relaxed walk through Passeig de Gràcia to immediately get a feel for the city.
Padel, Gaudí and a proper Barcelona lunch
Use the morning or midday gap to see Sagrada Família, one of the city's essentials. If you prefer something more food-focused, swap it for a Boqueria stop and a central walk through the Gothic area.
After your training and match play, dinner can go in two directions: traditional tapas or a more stylish evening. Boca Grande works well if you want a more social Barcelona night.
El Born, Santa Maria del Mar and one more day on court
Before the training session, spend the morning in El Born. Start around Santa Maria del Mar, stroll through Passeig del Born and the Montcada area, then stop for a coffee or vermouth before heading to the club.
In the evening, enjoy the group dinner included in the experience. If afterwards you still want one more drink, this is the perfect night to stay around El Born or move towards Tuset depending on the mood of the group.
Finals day at Palau Sant Jordi
Sunday is all about the Premier Padel Finals. Before or after the event, Montjuïc is the easiest area to enjoy: open views, Olympic history and a sense of occasion that fits the day perfectly.
This is the moment when the whole trip comes together — you trained, you explored, and now you watch the best in the world live.
Train in Barcelona. Live the city. Watch the Finals.
Our Bela Padel Camp is designed for players who want more than just tickets. From 10–13 December 2026, you'll train at Bela Padel Center, enjoy a premium padel atmosphere in small groups, and finish the week at Premier Padel Finals Barcelona.