Sports and leisure activities Catalonia

Located in Torroella de Montgrí, Spain, Empordà Golf Club is a modern, high-end golf destination in Europe. The club boasts two championship courses, Empordà Links and Empordà Forest, designed by world-renowned architect Robert von Hagge. In addition to the golf courses, the club also offers a new contemporary hotel and top-quality wellness facilities. The Empordà Golf Club also organizes golf tournaments and offers stay and play packages for visitors. Apart from golf, visitors to the Empordà region can enjoy a variety of leisure activities, including water sports, cycling, walking and even sightseeing by plane. For culture buffs, the club also offers conferences and symposia on a variety of subjects.

In three good hours of walking, the most sports will be able to travel from Blanes to Lloret de Mar by following a path that is most of the time inside the land but leaves and arrives by the sea. The starting point will be the island of Sa Palomera, considered the first or last of the rocks of the Costa Brava. The GR leads to the top of the mountain Sant Joan (172 m) with panoramic views of Blanes and the Tordera valley. You can reach the Santa Bàrbara pass at 110 m. A few kilometres away, you will reach Sainte Clothilde gardens and reach the coastline.

Skydive Empuriabrava, the European and world leader in aerial sports, will make your dreams come true. Their extensive experience in aerial sports will enable you to skydive at an altitude of 4,000 meters over the Costa Brava. For your first jump, you'll be accompanied by a professional instructor with thousands of jumps to his credit. He'll explain the jump and give you simple instructions. To keep a souvenir of the experience, a professional skydiving cameraman will accompany you to record a few minutes of video footage. The company also offers another, equally unforgettable experience: being a pilot for a day. This is a one-to-one experience in which you get the feeling of flying a light aircraft yourself. The method: after an introductory theory course, you'll take the controls of an aircraft, of course under the supervision of experienced professional instructors. On this occasion, you'll discover the north of Catalonia and its beautiful mountains, passing through Roses, Cadaqués and Cap de Creus to the north, and the ruins of Empúries, L'Escala, the Medes Islands and Cap de Begur to the south. But perhaps you'd prefer to experience the sensation of flying like a professional skydiver, without having to climb into a plane? Then why not try it out... using a virtual reality simulator.

Opened since 1985 this center FFESSM, PADI, SSI, BSAC, PSI-CEDIP is one of the most famous of Costa Brava. Located opposite the port of Estartit, in the hotel with the same name, the center has all the services (baths, showers, locker rooms, etc.). The Illes Diving Center offers up to 4 trips a day to the Medes Islands (2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon) on board two fully equipped boats. In addition to the classics released to the Medes Islands, the center also offers a dozen beautiful dives to the rocky funds of the Massif del Montgrí. Teams and instructors are multilingual. Training and courses are provided in the diving school of the center. The property also has a comfortable hotel fully thought-out and ready for divers.

It is possible, on the basis of a Budget and mild weather, to turn into the air above the Garrotxa to contemplate the Natural park of the volcanic zone. After a small meeting with the friendly team of aéronautes, we are invited to climb in the platform, which slowly envole and leaves room for silence: the dense forests and the steep landforms of the area of the volcanoes of Catalonia reveal themselves differently! On board, are served cava (champagne) and coca de llardons (typical sugar of the region), while the pilot-guide, always very pro, details the panorama that away under your feet. After about a. m., the hot air balloon connects the floor of the cows, and you're back to the starting point for a rich and typical breakfast. Family and family formulas, but also groups, businesses and individuals. The pods are equipped to accommodate persons with reduced mobility. A very beautiful experience!

It offers attractions classified in 4 categories: the most adventurous will dare the strong sensations ofAquaxjump (from 16 years), with slides, trampolines and super audacious jumps, the Black hole (a 125 m slide), will borrow the Kamikake to fall from 17 m in a few seconds or will discover rafting at theAnaconda. You can also come and relax and enjoy the Riu Tranquil and its Oasis bar. The little ones should find their happiness on the tropical island and the pirate island, two areas with activities on their scale.

The company Globus Empordà offers you a wide range of options to enjoy the Empordà region from above, thanks to hot-air balloon flights. Whether you are alone, with your partner, family or friends. You will be able to contemplate the Mediterranean Sea and the Medes Islands, the medieval villages of the interior, follow the course of the river Ter or discover the rice fields that surround the village of Pals. And you can do so with complete confidence, as the team has accumulated a great deal of experience over many years of flying.

Located 20 km from Girona, at the height of the green valley of the valley of Amer, between the volcanic zone of the Garrotxa and the Massif massif, the Hostoles planes turn out to be a very good spot for altitude and contemplate the landforms of the pre-Pyrenees. Flight Factory offers trips in tandem paragliding, which is perfect for who has never dared to make the big jump, safely, of course, photos included. Also on the menu, the paratrike, a kind of hang-glider equipped with a motor that allows you to fly from a plain, and to get teasing the birds and see the nearby sea… Guaranteed sensations! Possibility to take paragliding lessons.

Playing this internationally renowned course is truly one of those ultimate experiences. There are a total of two courses available to golfers - the Stadium Course and the Tour Course. Two architectural masterpieces with fairways bordered by dense forests, ubiquitous water features and breathtaking views. This place is often classified as the most beautiful in Spain and is among the most beautiful in Europe. The complex now offers restaurants, accommodations and a wellness center.

The most beautiful golfing destination in the country! With two world-class golf courses consistently ranked among the best in Europe, the PGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness meets the expectations of the most experienced golfers. Having hosted the Spanish Open three times, the complex is a regular venue for European Tour tournaments. Finally, take advantage of the complementary facilities to relax: elegant clubhouse, restaurants, swimming pool, hotels...

The Spotify Camp Nou is FC Barcelona's emblematic stadium, located in Barcelona. Designed by architects Francesc Mitjans Miró and Josep Soteras Mauri, with the collaboration of Lorenzo García Barbón, the stadium was built between 1955 and 1957, mainly in concrete and iron. With a capacity of 99,354, it is currently the largest stadium in Europe. However, its total capacity has varied over the years due to various modifications. Inside the stadium are various facilities such as a chapel next to the changing rooms, the presidential box, the VIP lounge, press rooms, several TV studios, the sports medicine center, the FC Barcelona club museum and the offices of all the club's various departments. The stadium also received UEFA recognition as a five-star stadium in 1998-1999. It is open to the public and offers guided tours, as well as a museum dedicated to the club's history.

The circuit of Catalonia, one of the best circuits in the world, organizes Formula 1 and motorcycling races, in addition to other competitions throughout the year. The route of the Catalunya circuit is one of the most modern, prepared to receive the most important motorized competitions. Opened in 1991, it has three different routes: The 4 727 m Grand Prix circuit, the 3 067 m national circuit and the 1 703 m school circuit.

This 45-minute guided cruise will take you to the mouth of the Ebro, where the boat makes half-turn to return to the port. Explanation in French. A pleasant walk!

The catamarans with submarine vision invite you to discover the cape of Creus and the Medes Islands, as well as several villages of sinners, secret coves, caves and other exceptional coastal escapades, only accessible by sea! Portlligat, Cala Montjoi, Cap Norfeu, Cala Jòncols, Medes Islands or La Murtra. In the program, discoveries of beautiful coves and refreshing bathing, watching fish from the coast and its underwater flora. You can also take the course on Cadaqués and take a break (1:30 a. m. to 2:00 a. m., recommended on Monday to walk and shop weekly), depending on departures, before returning to the sea.

Very chic, this golf club whose origin dates back to 1927, and whose first grass greens were created in 1952, is located at the exit of Sitges, facing the sea. The panorama is really sumptuous and the facilities are very comfortable: a swimming pool, a playroom for children, a tennis court, a gym... Quality catering on the spot, with grills, dishes for children, but also sandwiches and tapas, and good beers. One can spend the day there without any problem! It is a beautiful and soothing place.

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.