A walk to discover the history of popular sport in the Sants neighborhood, organized by La Lleialtat Santsenca. In the early 20th century, in industrial centers like Sants, sport became democratized, sidelining competition to prioritize health and community. Football, cycling, swimming, and hiking clubs emerged. The activity takes place at Carrer d'Olzinelles 31 and costs €5.00.
The Planns tip
Arrive early to see the old clubhouses of the cycling and football fan groups that are still discernible in the neighborhood.
Practical info
Saturday: at 11:00 h General admission: €5 — Advance booking required
The venue
La Lleialtat Santsenca
From workers' cooperative to vibrant cultural hub in Sants.
La Lleialtat Santsenca, nestled in the heart of Sants, tells an unbroken civic story. Founded as a consumer cooperative in 1891, its 1928 headquarters, designed by architect Josep Alemany i Juvé, quickly became a local landmark. After decades of diverse uses —from a nougat factory to the iconic Bahía dance hall— the building was reclaimed by neighborhood initiative. H Arquitectes' subsequent renovation, lauded with awards like the Ciutat de Barcelona 2017, features a central atrium inspired by Lina Bo Bardi. This space, with passive climate control, masterfully blends its working-class heritage with functional modernity, solidifying its role as a hub for culture and cooperation.
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