Sports and leisure activities Spain

With Canadian canoes and kayaks at its disposal, this agency specializes in recreational outings on flat and whitewater. 3 courses are offered on the Ter River, ranging from 2h to 6h, and are of varying difficulty. The descent allows you to discover the fauna and flora of the region, supervised by experienced and safety-conscious instructors, and the return trip can be done by bicycle, Segway or on foot, with or without Nordic walking poles. Possibility of renting a boat by the hour to navigate independently on the water.

It is a nice couple of peasants, Lluís and Dolors, who will take care of you to visit the beautiful park of Pedra Tosca on the backs of Catalan mule. The walk lasts around 1 h 30 and allows you to tour the gentle rocky paths, discovering a few bucolic and flowery panoramas that inspired more than one painter from the Garrotxa. An activity that will delight children, but also the greatest! Possibility to buy soap composed from donkey's milk.

This center is the great specialist in sea kayaking and snorkeling. It has a wide range of offers in this area, including simple and family formulas that allow you to discover Cap de Creus or the Parc dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà in a fun way with an ecotourism approach. The packages also include two-day tours, either to Cap de Creus or to explore the different stretches of the Costa Brava in greater depth. It also offers guided tours to discover nature.

Designed by Ramon Espinosa, the Soriguerola Golf Course is renowned throughout Spain: the first nine holes are traditional in style, the next nine are much more modern, Florida-inspired. Lakes and bunkers swarm the course, giving even the most expert players a hard time. There is also a shop and a large wellness centre quite unique of its kind, with swimming pools and saunas, a well-equipped gym, paddle tennis and tennis courts, as well as a whole team of professionals (personal trainer, nutritionist...).

Located in the heart of the Cerdanya mountains, the village of Guils is an ideal starting point for ski touring. The resort of Fontanera, exclusively dedicated to Nordic or cross-country skiing, is an expert in the field, with many years of experience. The itineraries are numerous and of varying levels of difficulty. In the summer, Guils continues to be an excellent starting point for hikes to discover a truly impressive environment.

The Cerdanya airfield also hosts a company of experienced professionals - since 1992 - offering balloon tours. The activity takes place in the early morning, the team prepares the gear and takes stock of the weather and the instructions around a good coffee. Then the crew boarded and climbed to about 1,500 meters from the ground, to be worn by the winds to the landing point. Back to the base in 4 x 4. A very good experience.

The Cerdanya aerodrome derives its legitimacy from its very location, in the heart of the Cerdanya plain. Protected from the humid air coming from the north and west, it enjoys a particularly beneficial microclimate and is the headquarters of the Barcelona aeroclub. It is home to gliders and ultra-light aircraft and has one of the largest fleets in Spain. Here you can take courses or come and try your hand at gliding, an amazing activity in the setting that the region has to offer. The airfield also has a café-restaurant.

It is a mythical golf course, one of the three oldest in Catalonia and one of the 10 best in Spain. Inaugurated in 1929, the year of the Universal Exhibition, this magnificent golf course offers some good obstacles for experienced players. All this in a splendid natural area with century-old trees and allowing beautiful views over the Cerdanya valley. It was designed by Javier Arana and is perhaps the most professional golf course in Cerdanya. It regularly hosts international tournaments.

Marc Agell, paddle instructor and kitesurf expert, offers excursions and excursions to discover the surroundings of Palamós in a different way with its SUP boards (Stand Up Paddle). It is the only establishment in the region to offer trips for the disabled. The staff were very friendly and helpful. All levels accepted. Groups and families are welcome. SUP Yoga sessions (sea yoga) also available. High quality equipment (rental and sale also).

Based in Las Galletas, in the south of the island of Tenerife, this French centre is affiliated to the FFESSM. You will discover the marine world with snorkeling and scuba diving during a baptism. Located less than 10 minutes by boat from the diving centre, the sites present impressive volcanic bottoms with caves, arches, canyons, basaltic organs as well as a very diversified fauna (parrot fish, rays, barracudas, tunas...). You will also be able to improve your skills during PADI and CMAS courses. Several hosting options.

The Atlandis Diving centre in Lanzarote offers a wide range of introductory diving courses and advanced courses all year round. The centre also has a chill out area for coffee and wifi connection as well as a multimedia room that serves as a support for the courses and a shop. He is also authorized to accompany you in the discovery of the Atlantic Underwater Museum in Playa Blanca. Prices to be consulted on the website.

This family business is run by Geraldine Noël and Eric Multon. It is the only French diving center in Lanzarote. The dives take place in Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca, La Graciosa, Costa Teguise. It offers courses for all levels, from beginners to experienced divers and even for children. The team will be able to advise you about excursions and hotels in the area. And you'll enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this club.

It is in the Montseny Natural Park that you will find these treetop adventure courses, accessible from 5 years old. More than 60 activities at an altitude of 15 metres are on the programme, including nets and rope ladders to reach platforms installed at the top of imposing trees, suspension bridges, aerial passages, tunnels, large lianas to play Tarzan, as well as numerous zip lines, the longest of which is 140 metres long.

This small company offers a wide range of bikes adapted to all requirements, as well as additional equipment: helmets, seats, locks and repair kits. The office of Amer is located in the former train station, which is deployed via a verda (green lane) of 57 km, La del Carillet I, which connects Olot to Girona in approximately 4 h 30 (www.viesverdes.ca t). Two other handcrafts lives pass not far from Amer, as well as two mountain bike tracks. It is possible to use the equipment and person transportation service to be deposited or recovered with his or her bicycle in any place. Also, different options are offered, including accommodation and meals. Certainly the best way to discover the surroundings. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Agenda is a Spanish company specialising in active and sports tourism, founded in 1993. The agency has naturally found in Banyoles a suitable ground for sports holidays and has already been able to make its mark with some internationally renowned clubs such as the Russian Canoeing Federation, the Cambridge University Boat Club, the New Zealand National Triathlon Team, and many others. Agenda prepares your trip in advance, combining accommodation, transfers and access to sports facilities and training camps .

The historic club Banyoles offers visitors lovers sports courses and courtyards of calm waters rowing, canoeing and triathlon. Two air-conditioned pools of 25 metres, ideal to learn how to swim, a professional and experienced team, modern equipment and facilities (gym, tennis courts and paddle, soccer fields in room)… are all there to combine leisure and physical exercise. Very many activities, as well as the events and competitions organised by the club, such as € 73 edition of the swim across the lake, on September 2016. More information on the site of the club, or directly at the Reception Office.

This sailing club has a sailing school recognised by the Catalan Sailing Federation and a swimming school. It offers introductory sailing courses for groups or individuals. And sometimes sea trips. Scuba diving can also be practised there, with courses, baptisms or guided walks in many points, about twenty of them located around the club. For more information, do not hesitate to contact them about the program.

Created in 1995, this family business is very active in the promotion and development of sustainable tourism and will be able to guide you and give you advice on how to make the most of the many possibilities that La Garrotxa has to offer to experienced athletes and Sunday cyclists alike. Possibility of using the services of a guide who specialises in hiking, agreeing on the aspect of the area you wish to discover.

From May to September, this day trip will give you an insight into one of the town's key activities: shrimp fishing, langoustine fishing and artisanal fishing. You'll be taken aboard professional boats and have plenty of time to observe the practices of the first two, while the third involves more traditional fishing closer to the coast. You'll need to get up early for an early start, and of course be properly equipped. Children aged 16 to 18 accompanied by an adult.

This item allows you to rent electric bicycles, half day or day, equipped with GPS and a audioguide in French.

This structure offers a wide range of outdoor activities to make the most of the area's splendid natural landscapes, but also to familiarise oneself with its historical and cultural heritage. On the programme: a visit to the Fageda d'en Jordà beech grove by horse-drawn carriage, a tourist train (a reproduction of the old Olot-Girona train) to the volcanoes (including the Croscat volcano), horse riding, 4x4 routes, pony, horse, bicycle, quad or Segway rides. Ideal with children. The team is very friendly and attentive.

Founded in 2004, this school offers surf courses for all levels, from beginners to development for the most seasoned. Its beliefs, a very personalized teaching via small groups and a transmission of the values of respect for the environment. We also offer you an introduction to paddle surfing, to practise with family or friends. Since 2015, the school also teaches windsurfing using particularly light sails. Sport to which you can begin in the morning when the sea is calmer. Other option proposed, rent a board to travel through the Fluvià River from school to the mouth.

This company offers you different boat excursions to discover Cadaqués, Portlligat, l'Estartit or the Medes Islands. The formulas include a stopover of about an hour and a half to get an idea of the places visited, on foot through a village, or by observing the seabed for the Medes Islands. There is also a bar where you can have a drink while admiring the scenery. Some formulas include scuba diving stops, visits to caves or stops in the village of l'Estartit to enjoy its weekly market.

Here's your chance to discover and visit the caves and beaches of Tossa, while admiring its seabed, viaa transparent-bottomed boat. The trip lasts around 1 hour and takes you from Tossa's main beach to the pretty beach of Cala Giverola, after visiting 3 caves and 3 coves. You're free to stay and have a drink or a snack in one of the bar-restaurants, or to take a dip. And take a boat a little later. The boats, Gavina and Freu, leave every hour on the hour.

This green route, which is 5 kilometres long, links Castelló d'Empúries and Empuriabrava, and runs along the river Muga. There are two entrances, one for bicycles and hikers, the other for horse riding. This allows you to be as close as possible to the special ecosystem of the banks, which are home to small forests of ash, alder and poplar trees that are home to all kinds of birds. Halfway along the path, a wooden bridge crosses the Muga River and leads to the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park.

Supervised by a team of certified instructors, young and old alike can take ski and snowboard lessons in complete safety. The resort is also equipped with a special "magic carpet" for beginners: a conveyor belt on which you sit to be taken to the top of a green slope. The school has a Snow Garden for the little ones (3 to 6 years) and a crèche (for under-3s). Open weekends and public holidays.

Founded in 1990 and located in the Panorama Hotel, this family-run diving center has all the services (drying and transporting equipment, inflation station, store with all the latest news). Two 15-meter boats (with hydraulic elevators for a comfortable ascent), with a capacity of 30 divers each, will take you quickly to the Medes Islands. You can make your first introductory dive or follow the different steps to become an experienced diver. Do not hesitate to consult the list of the proposed diving sites.

Located on Aiguabla beach, the centre is set in a privileged environment as the Begur cape north of the cove protects it from the strong north winds. A location that also protects it from the Garbí winds, which are very frequent in summer. This PADI-approved company offers diving courses of all levels, as well as first dives and a total of sixteen dives to discover rays, groupers, moonfish, octopus, sea bream and lobsters... and corals and gorgonians. As well as the cove of Aiguablava and archaeological remains.

Marama Menorca specializes in water sports and leisure activities. We offer a variety of boating experiences, including boat hire with skipper, private boat trips to discover the island from the sea, and cruises around the port of Maó. Two fully equipped boats are available for hire. We also offer activities such as sunsets and stargazing by boat. The close, personalized service reflects the island's values: respect for nature, simplicity and authenticity.

Founded in 1966 by Baltasar Parera Vilar and his wife Rosa Coll Llach, it is the oldest golf course on the Costa Brava. It celebrated its fifty years of existence in 2016. Located in a huge pine forest facing Pals beach, it offers 9 and 18-hole courses. It is regularly ranked among the best golf courses in Europe and hosts numerous competitions. The complex also has a golf school where you can learn or perfect your game. Finally, you can also enjoy its English bar and restaurant.

With more than twenty years of experience in the field of horse riding, Cavall de Mar Equestrian Centre is a pioneering centre in equine therapy for the Girona region. This centre also specialises in treks and horse riding. It therefore offers a wide range of possibilities and itineraries to discover the region. Activities are also organised for the whole family. Contact Marina for more information at ✆ +34 616 450 416.

This company specialises in the rental of all types of bikes (road, city, mountain, electric) with a fleet that is regularly renovated to incorporate the latest innovations. It also has all the necessary equipment for long or short outings. Here you will find information on routes and possible stops in Girona and Empordà, with self-guided routes lasting from 1 to 7 days. It can also provide accommodation in Can Bassa, which specialises in welcoming cyclists.

The Parc Aventure de Sant Hilari offers to the small and the greatest to try the joys of the treetop, in the superb framework of the:: monkey bridge, Tyrolean, tarzan jump… everything organized according to 5 courses of growing difficulty. Adrenaline and good moments in perspective, safely! A picnic space under the trees allows you to spend the day in the park to fully enjoy all the activities offered. It is also possible to enjoy the joys of the Segway on the marked paths.

This club offers many sports activities. Above all nautical, of course, with sailing and kayaking courses, but also the possibility of renting boats, sailing or motor boats. There are also tennis courts, a swimming pool and a fitness room. There is also a bar-restaurant where you can have a drink in front of the sea. No worries for non-Spanish speakers, we will welcome you, very well, in French.

This agency has a fleet of more than 200 bicycles of all types available for rent, as well as a wide range of cycling equipment. In addition to the home delivery of the rental bike, we like the excursions organized by the agency following several routes and accessible to all levels. For example, you can cycle around the island with a guide (8 hours) or explore the north-east of the island with your family on a mountain bike from the town of Santa Eulària (2 hours).

This company offers cruises to the island of Lobos, from 10am to 2pm in the morning and from 2.15pm to 6.15pm in the afternoon. On the programme, a 20-30 minute visit to the nature reserve, before returning to the catamaran where various activities are then proposed: snorkeling, kayaking, paddle surfing, fishing, jet-skiing, cycling... Possibility to choose a "standard" visit or accompanied by an activity or the whole... On board, drinks are served free of charge. And you will be offered the pictures of the excursion. Good value for money.

Located on the seafront, the Alejandro and Mauricio base organizes excursions and tours to discover the west coast of Ibiza. Different tours are proposed to get close to the exceptional sites of which the zone abounds, exclusivity as a bonus, because they are only accessible by sea! After a briefing on the technical part, the basic rules and safety, on the way to explore the rocky bottoms of Es Vedrà and the nearby crystalline beaches. Quality equipment from the professional and conscientious instructors.

The Anfibios center specializes in diving from beginner to expert levels. Here, diving is the sole activity. The center already enjoys a very good reputation and benefits from the experience of Anfibios Sports Water. Its motto: quality, safety and fun. Jaume Torres, the owner, was the head of the Ibiza diving association. Born in Ibiza, a diver and boat captain, he is a connoisseur of the local seabed.

13 years ago, Alberto and Nico, two scientists specializing in marine biology, opened this diving center with the aim of helping visitors discover the region's underwater treasures, while promoting a respectful relationship with nature. In fact, every excursion is designed to pass on the knowledge of the local flora and fauna as if they were friends! Waterfront facilities and stand-up paddles and kayaks for hire. Perfect for families and beginners!

Built for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games to host the canoeing and kayaking events, this artificial canal occupies an area of 15 hectares, with numerous green areas and sports facilities. Activities include canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and water skiing. For some time now, it has also been possible to try out the water ski lift, a variant of water skiing where traction is provided by a system of cables. Very fun!

The very serious kayak and Stand Up Paddle rental agency, managed by the young and passionate Paolo, is a reference in terms of water sports in Ibiza. With a large fleet of boats suitable for all levels, it offers, in addition to simple rental, daily guided half-day excursions to the most emblematic spots on the island from one of the agency's three bases, depending on the weather conditions. There is something for everyone, all year round, with good equipment and supervised by a professional team.

The dives are concentrated in the area around Port Andratx and in particular at La Dragonera, a national park with an exceptional wealth of wildlife. The premises have a wet area with hot showers and rinsing tanks as well as a dry area for relaxation before, after or between dives. A very friendly and multilingual atmosphere. You will find all types of PADI training, from Open Water Diver to Open Water Scuba Instructor and the centre has scooters, you can even learn to use these machines.

Located on the west coast of Ibiza, a group of fifteen islands form the marine nature reserve of Cala d'Hort, where you can enjoy one of your best diving experiences in the Mediterranean. Divers of all levels can go on daily excursions (from April to November) and discover the crystal clear sea bed with an average visibility of 25-30 meters. Sea Hors Diving, a small family owned club since 1989, offers both introductory dives and PADI courses. Also boat tours to see whales and many water sports.

Founded in 1994, Orcasub is a professional diving club that also offers snorkeling trips, a gentle introduction to the underwater world. The majority of the diving points are located in the nature reserve of Es Vedrà, Vedranell and Islotes de Poniente. Orcasub is strategically located in the centre of this reserve, which makes it easy to get there (10-15 minutes on average). The two boats of the centre can accommodate 12 people. The center is authorized to load Nitrox and Trimix tanks and to carry out equipment checks.

Ideally located on the port, this agency offers you to drive prestigious cars for periods ranging from 20 minutes to a whole week, through the half-day or full day. If you have always dreamed of driving a Ferrari, a Porsche or a Lamborghini, now is the time! You will have the opportunity to discover the center of Barcelona and its surroundings in a luxury car or to test your limits on a circuit! The agency also offers sports driving + helicopter, jet ski or sailing trips.

Municipal swimming pool discovery.

A place that hosts many activities: classes of languages, dance or painting, but also temporary exhibitions and a computer room.

A very beautiful open swimming pool with Olympic dimensions.

In this artisan you will find traditional pieces of black ceramics. Verdú is known for this type of production. Prior to the arrival of running water and refrigerators in the Foyers homes, it was customary to leave a ceramic pot filled with water in front of each house, where passers-by could refresh.

Alpine skiing is practiced at whatever level. The station has a fleet of 8.7 km skiing, spread over 15 tracks: 3 green, 3 blue, 6 red and 3 black and 5 last generation mechanical lifts. Also available: rental of equipment, ski school, cafeteria-restaurant, infirmary and parking for cars.