Scooters are so numerous in Barcelona that pedestrians, in the act of crossing the road, could be forgiven for glancing sideways at the ranks of frantically revving engines and fearfully recalling biblical tales of locust plagues. Roller-bladers are no less intimidating, and can frequently be spotted wheeling around Barcelona in large groups, astounding pedestrians in a relentless wave of garish spandex.

So, as the old adage goes, “if you cant beat ’em, join ’em”. Cooltra makes it happen, renting out scooters and roller-blades—although we suggest sticking to the scooters. Furthermore, they provide lessons for those in need, as well as offer group tours. If you choose to head out on your own, then there’s also the option to set up an mp3 tour, which can narrate your experience along more than 100 tourist destinations in any of seven different languages.