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La Restinga Diving is a diving center located in La Restinga, El Hierro. It offers scuba diving and freediving activities. The dives are supervised by a professional team and the equipment is of a high standard. Dives take place along the southern coast of El Hierro, in "el mar de las calmas", offering authentic views and calm seas. Dives are suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced divers. The center also offers boat excursions and other water sports. Visitors praise the warm welcome and friendliness of the center's staff.

Located at the southern end of the island of El Hierro in the town of La Restinga, the center provides access to some of the best diving spots in Europe: more than 20 diving points less than 15 minutes by boat. The Calmas Sea Marine Reserve is fairly well protected from the prevailing winds, which makes it perfect for this sport all year round, with visibility of up to 40 m. Various diving formulas, courses, and private lessons, see on the website.

20 km from the beach, a superb 18-hole hole in the very "Arizona" style, between sea and Valle del Tauro.

Opened in 1980 and designed by Donald Steel, this Amarilla Golf course is located on the waterfront near Los Abrigos and next to the new San Miguel Marina. While it offers breathtaking views of the ocean, the one around No. 5 being the most spectacular, it will also be an opportunity to see the Teide Cordillera and to appreciate the indigenous flora. After a day of golf, you can also visit his club house, which has a pitch & putt, a swimming pool and even a riding club. It also organizes many tournaments.

This route is traced in the middle of lava fields, at the foot of an ancient volcano, like an island of greenery, lined with cacti and palm trees (more than 3,000 in total) in these desert landscapes. Due to its design, Golf Costa Teguise offers different playing conditions depending on the sea breeze. It is a demanding terrain for professionals, but with a pleasant course. Different packages allow you to play with a maximum of "impressions" on this 9 to 18 holes depending on your choice. There are also plots of land where you can try your hand at the Padel.

Walking tours to enjoy the island more exotic on inacessibles trails via motor vehicles. All with the wide selection of frames and the advice of Reinhard Seutter.

Here is an excellent address if you want to take surf or surf courses on El Cotillo beach in French (important details when it comes to understanding the techniques). Surf courses include boat trips essential to start this sport safely. Achille and Tony are passionate professionals who also rent equipment for experienced amateurs. And now they propose initiation to apnea, activity in vogue… The shop is in Lajares, where there are also houses with swimming pool for rent. Possibility of all inclusive accommodation + hardware + courses.

This diving centre offers numerous excursions including on the open sea and the classes available for all levels including Padi. Discounts on the Website.

From Valle Gran Rey or from the Hotel Jardin Tecina in Playa Santiago. Boat departure for the different sites (more than 30) selected depending on the winds and current. After seeing morays, rays and other fish, you can recover from your emotions while sipping a beer in the hotel bar in Playa de Santiago.

It was opened in 1988 when Corralejo was an almost deserted beach and today it is the most obvious school, on the large beach of Corralejo, where the Riu hotels are located. Here you can practice many water sports, with courses ranging from initiation to specialization: windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing and even sailing on a catamaran and SUP (stand up paddle), since each member of the team has his own speciality. Possibility of courses in French. Also on the programme: quad, catamaran and bicycle excursions. Something for everyone.

Classed as a Pitch & Putt course thanks to its 9 holes (+ one 18-hole available), this golf course is perfect for fast games and ideal for beginners or those wishing to improve their game, as it has almost no gradient. Just a few amusing water obstacles in the form of lakes and streams. Created in 1994 by professional golfer José María Olazábal's Studio Golf Design, it is set in a lush garden. The club also boasts a pleasant terrace from which you can see the entire golf course. Offers lessons.

This golf course opened its doors in 1987 following a professional tournament. It was Pepe Gancedo who created the original layout, which was later renovated by Manuel Piñero. The objective is to enhance all the natural protection areas surrounding the 27 holes, thus protecting a fairly rich native fauna, composed of cacti, palm trees, among others. In total its course is 7.75 kilometres long and is particularly appreciated by golfers from all over the world. You will also notice its wide paths, with a view of the Teide.

This agency offers different types of excursions to discover the island on horseback. And for everyone, whatever the level of horsemanship. The excursions take place every day of the week, in the morning and in the afternoon. For example, there is an "inland route" of only 30 minutes that allows you to discover the surroundings, even with children under 6 years old. Another route to Puerto Calero is also suitable for families and beginners and lasts an hour and a half. Good riders can choose the Famara route, which lasts 2 hours.

Taken over in 2003 by Manuel Betanzos, this flamenco school has been very successful, certainly due to its energetic and talented personality. The school has 2 classrooms, a studio, 3 professional levels and 3 beginner levels. During the choreography, external contributors (singers and guitarists) accompany the students, generally twice a week. Each group is made up of an average of twenty people.

Also present in the port of l'Estartit, this company offers a boat rental service with a fleet of some twenty boats, renewed every year and checked daily. If you rent a boat from Palamós, you can sail to the beaches of La Fosca and Castell, as well as to Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc and Cap de Begur. Booking is simple: just a few clicks and you can choose your boat and day of sailing. Prices vary according to length and season.

The Federación Española de Actividades Subacuáticas (FEDAS) is an association based in Barcelona. It offers diving courses and organizes scuba diving events. Their website offers practical information on diving, as well as news and special offers for FEDAS members. FEDAS is also committed to protecting the marine environment and underwater cultural heritage. They work with official sponsors and partners to promote diving and offer benefits to FEDAS members.

Founded in 1965, this center has acquired many years of experience in the Medes Islands area. It offers a complete and modern infrastructure for divers: multilingual guides and instructions, two boats with several trips per day (morning and afternoon), a training room for conferences and courses (all levels) and an equipment repair service. You can also enjoy a restaurant with a terrace offering a daily menu and an on-site accommodation reservation service.

Euro Divers Spain offers diving in the most beautiful areas of the Cap de Creus Natural Park. Showers, changing rooms and lockers are available on site, as well as a cleaning area and an equipment store. Rental equipment is also available, as well as an air and Nitrox compressor. Finally, a relaxation area is provided for divers to rest after their dive. The center is open from March to October, from 9am to 7pm. Languages spoken: Catalan, Spanish, French, English, German and Dutch.

Sandra, a Catalan expatriate living in Menorca, is responsible for this small water sports agency in the south of the island. She is a connoisseur of the most hidden corners of the area: from Cala en Porter, where the center is located, you can easily access the Cales Coves area, which has 90 caves! You can choose between kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle to get closer to the beautiful nature of the South Minorcan. Also available for rent are small motor boats that do not require a license. Menorcaventura has been awarded the Reserva Biosfera label for its eco-responsibility.

The interesting contact to dive in the area of Marbella with experienced monitors.

Since 2002, on reservation, Raúl Lozano's team has been running walking and cycling tours in and around Granada, from one to three days. For example, you can discover the places that have marked Federico García Lorca's life, such as the Huerta de San Vincente, his birthplace of Fuente Vaqueros or Valderrubio, a small village that inspired his theatre work, the Casa de Bernarda Alba, through a one-day guided bicycle tour. There are also packages with accommodation for complete stays of two to ten days for small groups (six to eight people). To discover the local heritage, hiking is also possible. It should be noted that in collaboration with Legado Andalusí, working to promote Andalusian circuits steeped in history, the entity collaborates in the publication of guides proposing cycle routes in the region.

A local company specialized in multi-adventure: Mountain biking, hiking, walking, canoeing…

It is responsible for organizing several types of water activities, including scuba diving, at appropriate sites in the surrounding area.

It was founded in 1869 as a regatta club.

Recommended for all nautical activities.

Scuba diving (buceo) can be practiced under the guidance of the professional divers of this school.

Unique in nature, this beautiful complex in nature, initiated by a local tycoon wishing to delight himself and his daughters of riding and art, combines many equipment. In this place, there is a 18-hole golf course that marries very well the landscape (rare enough to mention it!), a equestrian centre (lessons, equestrian competitions and therapeutic equestrian courses, not to mention the Circuit du Soleil: a competition on a 100 km course involving more than 64 nationalities in February) and a relevant museum of contemporary art, the NMAC. You can stay in a luxury hacienda and lunch, as well as a variety of hiking or walking-off vehicles at the sheep meeting. Montenmedio is also a wild park inhabited by animals in freedom.

Among the various windsurfing and diving schools present in Tarifa, here is one that organizes introductory and refresher courses for kite and windsurf (from 180 € for a first 4-hour contact). Pilotage, body placement and water entry will then have no secret for students.

This agency and equestrian club plans for various daily excursions in the mountains, in Los Alcornocales natural park or on the beach with the possibility to observe migratory birds crossing the strait.

The natural paraje "karst en Yesos de Sorbas" is a protected area in which all the activities that take place there must have the approval of the provincial delegation of the Environmental Council. Natur Sport has the pleasure of offering speleological routes for all levels: basic, technical, didactic, combined and daily visits to the Sorbas caves, with the appropriate equipment and the experience of expert instructors. It is recommended to book at least 24 hours in advance.

Christel, a German, and Francis, a Spanish, organise different mountain bike rides in Almeria province. Caving, trekking and climbing are also possible.

In front of the Pueblo», an active club (rental, courses and courses) for all those who wish to practise water sports and diving in a more than enchanting environment.

This company, founded in 1965 by Juan Martínez Villacañas, known as Tito, potter and ceramist varnisher, is surely one of the most famous pottery workshops in Úbeda. While keeping part of the ancient Ibero-Moorish pottery tradition, he also endeavours to produce contemporary objects for current use. This work has been rewarded with two national handicraft awards, in 2006 and 2012. With one of his sons, Pablo, he even opened a museum. There is also a workshop and a shop where you are welcome.

The Royal Spanish Sailing Federation.

Royal Spanish Federation for Winter Sports.

The Royal Andalusian Golf Federation.

Spanish Surf Federation.

Spanish Federation of Mountain Sports and Climbing.

The Andalusian Mountaineering Federation.

The Andalusian Air Sports Federation.

For horse trips with variable-time excursions (from half day to one week stay), several signs, like this one, offer their services. 

If you are not lucky enough to be staying at the superb Tecina Garden Hotel, here is a formula that will allow you to enjoy its beautiful facilities for a rather modest sum. And more particularly of its swimming pools. In the morning, you choose your formula, upper pool, surrounded by gardens and with beautiful views or lower pool, close to the beach and fed with sea water. A bracelet system (like a club med) gives you the right to use the pools, the breakfast, the bars... until your credit runs out.

Boat trips from the port of Sóller to the idyllic sites of Sant Elm, Cala Tuent, La Foradada or Sa Calobra. In combination with the train journey, it is an ideal option to discover the inland and coastal landscapes of northern Mallorca, its culture and heritage.

The natural gradient has been preserved on the route of Canyamel, which is why it is considered the most difficult on the island.

Located in one of the main tourist centres of the island of Mallorca, this golf course is completely surrounded by trees and scrubland. A superb natural setting appreciated by amateurs. The course is suitable for players of an average level, the main difficulties being the water hazards and the numerous bunkers. You can practice on the driving range. A tapas bar (Halfway House) and an Italian restaurant (Campino) are available for golfers. Well-stocked shop with clothing and equipment. Very good golf.

Designed by Dan Maples, the golf course of Capdepera is spectacular with its 6 lakes and its pine groves. The holes are of very varying length and difficulty.

Nestled at the bottom of a valley, the Bendimat Royal Golf Course, designed by Martin Hawtree in the 1980s, has the great advantage of being located only ten minutes away from Palma. Of average difficulty, its course nevertheless quite bumpy offers relatively technical passages. Interesting therefore, if you like challenges! Superb environment, green and wooded. Perfectly maintained. We strongly recommend that you rent a cart to move between the holes, which are sometimes very far away. Very good restaurant.

The course of the Vall d 'Or is quite arduous, except to play on the heights of the fairways. The club houses a swimming pool, a game room and a restaurant that serves tasty and quality cuisine every day of the year.

Beginner or advanced lessons, excursions, week-long courses, summer camp. Quality horses and teachers. This is one of the most renowned equestrian centres on the island. It is located in the vicinity of the capital. It offers private lessons (from 30 minutes) and group lessons, on three tracks (advance booking), as well as guided rides. In addition to the riding school, the establishment sells horses and is also very active in competitions.