Networking Options in Barcelona
Spain is an ex-pat hot spot and Barcelona, in particular, is home to ex-pats from all over the world. As well as plenty of sports, social and special interest clubs, you´ll find chapters of international clubs. Most clubs organize a variety of activities and pastimes (everything from chess to adventure sports to dinner-and-dancing).
Some clubs have their own facilities like libraries, clubhouses, and bars. Annual membership fees vary from €10 to €100, and some offer daily, weekly and monthly membership for visitors. Not only are these clubs the best way to indulge in your favorite leisure activity or valuable business networking, but they are also a rich resource of recommendations for services, things to do, and the ´inside scoop´ on your neighborhood. Learn from the people who have been there done that´ (often the hard way).
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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Sweden
Cámara de Comercio Hispano-Sueca de Barcelona
Mallorca 279, 4° 3a
ES-08037 BARCELONA
Tel: +34-93-488 05 03
Fax: +34-93-488 27 46
E-mail: info@cchsbcn.com
http://www.cchsbcn.com
Contact: Annika Tingström
United States
http://www.amchamspain.com/
Tuset, 10 1ª-2ª
08006 BARCELONA, SPAIN
Tel: (34) 93 415 99 63
Fax: (34) 93 415 11 98
E-mail: amcham@amchamspain.com
United Kingdom
http://www.britishchamberspain.com/
Head Office | C/ Bruc 21 1° 4° | Barcelona 08010 Spain
Tel. +34 933 173 220 | Fax +34 933 024 896
E-mail: britchamber@britchamber.com
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SOCIAL CLUBS
Gays Abroad Barcelona
E-mail: gaysabroad@hotmail.com
Get-togethers 1st and 3rd Thursday every month.
BWN – The Barcelona Women’s Network
E-mail: info@bcnwomensnetwork.com
Website: http://www.bcnwomensnetwork.com
Expat women of all ages and occupations, looking for support, friendship and activities. English-speaking.
The English Speaking Club Catalunya
Website: http://www.englishspeakingclub.com
Phone: 607113737
The English speaking club of Catalunya is open to anyone who speaks English or wants to meet English-speaking people in Catalunya
Meetup
Website: http://www.meetup.com/cities/es/barcelona/
A popular international organization, with several worldwide branches that organizes a number of clubs, outings and intercambios (a chance to practice your language skills!).
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BUSINESS CLUBS
EWMD Barcelona – European Women’s Management Development Network
European Women’s Management Development Network is an international network of individual and corporate members, drawn from professional organisations and all areas of business, education and politics. EWMD was founded in 1984 with the vision to improve the quality of management with respect to people, children, age and the cultural diversity of Europe.
Regular events with cost dependent on the event.
International Women’s Club of Barcelona
Santa Amelia, 10-12, Estudio 3º
Tel: 93 204 0231
iwcbarcelona@hotmail.com
http://www.iwcbarcelona.com
Rotary Club of Barcelona
La Rambla, 109 (Pintor Fortuny)
Entrepreneurs Club Barcelona
Website: http://www.en-barcelona.com
Non-profit organization which organizes monthly networking events and bi-monthly business seminars.
Barcelona Business Lunch
Website: http://www.thebizlunch.com
The Business Lunch in Barcelona is a long established business networking group with monthly (informal) lunch-time meetings for a host of nationalities held in English.
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POLITICAL CLUBS
Democrats Abroad – Barcelona
Website: http://www.democratsabroad.org/
Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party organization for the millions of Americans living outside the United States.
Cost: Free membership and then varied by event.
Conservatives Abroad
Contact: Desmond Sherriff
Tel: 972 623525
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NATIONAL CLUBS
The American Society of Barcelona
Aptdo. 12062
08080 Barcelona
Tel: 696 751 654
http://www.amersoc.com
British Society of Catalonia
Contact: John Connolly
Tel: 93 688 0866
Catalan Irish Association
Verge de l’Assumpció 21
08210 Barbera de Valles
Tel: 93 729 1393
chatterbox@qrz.net
Dutch Club
Contact: Jan Vogels
Aptado. De Correos, 215
08870 Sitges
Tel: 609 331 811
German Spanish Business Club – Círculo Hispano-Alemán de Jóvenes Directivos
c/Córcega 301-303
08008 Barcelona
http://www.wijus-bcn.com, info@wijus-bcn.com
Masala – Promotion of India culture
Contact: Sheri Ahmed
Plaça de la Revolució 3
08012 BCN
masalabcn@yahoo.es
Scandinavian Club
Comte de Borrell, 79
Tel: 93 325 8905
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SPORTS AND FITNESS CLUBS
Barcelona Hash House Harriers
Contact: Curt
http://www.geocities.com/
Barcelona International Football Club
Contact: Nick Simons
Tel: 93 218 6731
Cricket Club
Tel: 605 562 047
cricketinbarca@yahoo.com
Gaelic Football Club
Contact: Finbar Barett
Tel: 616 306 284
International Health Club
donnaysp@hotmail.com
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SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
Barcelona International Wine Society
Tel: 93 412 6801
Escudellers, 23-25
The New English Theatre Society
Contact: Sarah Green
Tel: 670 253 133
Email: nets_barna@yahoo.com
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TOASTMASTERS CLUBS
Prestigious Speakers
http://www.prestigiousspeakers.com or info@prestigiousspeakers.com
For native & near-native Spanish speakers only. Evening Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
Barcelona Toastmasters Club
Address: Carrer d’Aragó, 55, Barcelona, Spain, 08015
E-mail: marie_toastmaster@yahoo.fr
Website: http://www.bcn-toastmasters.com
A fun and social way to improve communication skills and network in a relaxed environment.
