No one can question that Barcelona is one of the best destinations for vacations. And there is nothing like enjoying a summer of peace on the white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water that bathe the Maresme Coast.

But if you know us well, you will know that what we enjoy most is those activities that give a good shot of adrenaline to our body and that makes the excitement soar through the air. And this is exactly what we want to offer you: shooting.

But don't worry! Nobody is going to suffer any kind of damage here, because these shots will be fired in a fun and frenetic game of airsoft. If you do not know what it is, it is basically the same as playing paintball, but the ammunition in this case with small plastic balls that allow you to achieve greater speed.

So, if you are looking forward to challenge your friends in the greatest battle of the history and rise as the winner, keep reading, because what awaits you in Barcelona is an amazing experience.

Where are the best airsoft fields in Barcelona?

• Castellbisbal: we start with a place that will astonish you, because here you will find the so-called Pentagon Forest. An extension of 100 hectares of nature in which little by little buildings have been built to make your game as similar as possible to the reality of a military combat. Here you will find all kinds of replica weapons that will make you feel like a real soldier. From single shot pistols and shotguns, to machine guns and sniper rifles that will make the shot reach greater speed and distance.

• Cervelló: another place that will make your airsoft experience completely real. You will travel, nothing less than 25 hectares of long roads and forests of the Llobregat valley to prevent your opponent from taking you down before time. In addition, you will find all kinds of elements such as trenches and bunkers, which will allow you to be involved in a military environment of the most reasonable. Being part of one of these battles is always super exciting, but take it from us when we tell you that there is nothing like doing it outdoors.

• Sant Feliu de Codines: many consider this field as the best in Barcelona. And you will not only have the opportunity to face a war of plastic balls, which, by the way, can be set according to the theme you prefer. The options are: a maze with a lot of different paths that will make looking for your enemy a little more complicated; or a recreation of an Afghan village where you will participate in an authentic urban combat of short distance and where you will find different buildings to add more excitement to the game.

But as for what we mentioned at the beginning, here you will not only play airsoft, because if this activity is not enough for you, you can always try different game modalities such as paintball or laser tag.

• Barcelona (capital): of course, we could not miss the big capital. And you may wonder how it is possible to carry out one of these wars in the middle of the city if you need large spaces and an outdoor space. Well, let us tell you that this is not true. Just 5 minutes away from the famous Camp Nou stadium, there is the only arena for what is known as "close quarters battles" (CQB). This means that the games take place in an indoor space perfect to pick up experience with weapons and aiming; and thus be fully prepared to, later, approach one of the huge fields on the outskirts of the city.

How long does an airsoft game in Barcelona last?

It all depends on the amount of ammunition you choose, which can be packs from 500 to 1000 balls. And of course, it also depends on the strategy you carry out with your team to avoid being eliminated as soon as possible. To give you an example and a slight idea, in the field of Castellbisbal the confrontation can have a duration of up to 4 hours. You have to take into account that it takes place in a huge space and that there are different scenarios in which to play, so as long as you don't get shot, you can extend the time as long as possible until you win the victory.

However, if what you want is to introduce yourself little by little in this peculiar activity, you can always go to the center of Barcelona. As we have already said, here you can practice as much as you want on the targets and play some battles that will not exceed 30 minutes.

What do I need to play airsoft?

You already know that this game is literally the same as paintball, with the only difference that the balls are not filled with paint and you won’t get dirty. But be careful, that doesn't mean that you don't have to be perfectly equipped with a helmet, full body suit, vest, mask and gloves. Even if the balls that are shot are very small, there is always the possibility that a shot may be more painful and it is important that you are well protected.

You don't have to worry about anything, because all the centers will provide you with the necessary equipment to make your experience a total madness. And let's not even mention the weapons! If you are passionate about the military world, you will be amazed with the ones you will find in Cervelló. Authentic replicas that perfectly simulate those used by soldiers in their trainings.

Surely you have already felt like playing airsoft. Now all you have to do is choose your favorite center and enjoy challenging your friends. We are waiting for you!