La Foixarda, Sport and leisure area in Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain.
La Foixarda is a sports and leisure area on the northwest slope of Montjuïc mountain between Francisco Ferrer Guardia Avenue and Stadium Avenue. The site features a rugby field accommodating 800 spectators, tennis courts, a climbing center, and an equestrian school.
The municipality acquired the land in 1915 as part of urban development for the 1929 International Exhibition, converting a former quarry into recreational grounds. The site's transformation reflects the broader modernization of Montjuïc into public spaces for the city.
The name La Foixarda comes from a Catalan word meaning sling, referencing the land's shape. Today athletes and visitors use the grounds for rugby, tennis, and climbing, where locals and travelers gather to train and spend time together.
The grounds are accessible year-round with various activities available for different interests and skill levels. Visitors should plan which facilities match their intended activities and check opening times when arriving.
The grounds house Barcelona's only urban nature reserve, protecting rare plants and diverse plant life across the site. This hidden location remains unknown to many visitors who focus on Montjuïc's better-known attractions.
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