Great Skateboarding Cities of the Summer: A History of Barcelona

Tyler Surrey, Enrique Lorenzo, Jose Roura, Anthony Claravall, Thomas Winkle and more break down the rich history of Spain’s skateboarding Mecca. From the classic spots we know today, going all the way back to the OG parks (Turo Park) and contests you might have never heard of. Tons of classic footage from the 70s to Ant Claravall’s tapes in the 90s to the present day rippers—even Tom Penny has a clip!

Great Skateboarding Cities: Barcelona (11:17)

Enrique breaks down the whole evolution of spots: From Sants in the 80s to Universitat in the 90s, and even the very first sessions at MACBA. Right when Parallel was built, it was a spot from the go. By the early aughts, word was out and the entire skate industry was renting apartments and houses for Spanish summers to take advantage of the skate-friendly architecture.

Shout out to Marcos Lozano and the @SNT_4_Ever association working to save the classic plaza. Follow them and donate if you can. 

To finish the edit off we’ve got fresh footage from Marcos Lozano, Jose Roura (kicky back tails 24 years apart!), Pegatas, Stewie Petar, Dor Abu, Rodrigo Zaragoza, Adriel Parmesano, and our favorite transplant, Mr. Tyler Surrey, who gets it in and breaks down Barcelona’s thriving DIY scene.

Summer time gets hot! But luckily you can spend the hottest hours on beautiful beaches, then get a session on in the evening. 

Video by Mario Cano

Music by Dreadsmad and Nisse Ingemarsson

Huge thanks to Tyler Surrey for making this one happen.

Our previous Great Skateboarding Cities of the Summer. Go visit them all!

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It’s been a great #noFOMOsummer thanks to #5hourENERGY

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