Sports and leisure activities Catalonia

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.

This family business of 10 people offers a boat rental service with a fleet of about 20 boats, renewed every year and checked every day. If you rent your boat from l'Estartit, you can sail to the Medes Islands, just in front of the port of l'Estartit. And if you head north, you can cross a cave in the open sea called La Foradada, anchor at Cala Montgó, Cala Molinet or Empúries beach... On the south side, you can reach the cape of Begur, in the reserve of Ses Negre Marina.

On the beach in San Sebastian, this sports complex offers environmentally friendly scuba diving courses. Its facilities are in harmony with nature, and the establishment organizes beach and seabed cleaning events. Whether you want to learn to scuba dive or dive for pleasure, you'll find your ideal course here, which is valid worldwide, since it is approved by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), which has more than 6,000 schools around the world.

Located in the Sant Miquel campsite, this diving center allows you to enjoy safe and comfortable dives whether you are an expert or a beginner. You can enjoy the best sites in the north of the Costa Brava: Cap de Creus Natural Park, Banyuls-Cerbère Marine Reserve and the Colera-Portbou fishing area, thanks to two boats that provide access to these diving points. During the high season, the center also offers many aquatic activities such as snorkeling or safari cruise. Diving for children from 8 years old.

Located on the Ramblas, Barcelona Cooking offers various activities around gastronomy. The professionals you will meet will transmit their love for cooking, from the beginning to the end of the process. This starts with a visit to the Boqueria market, where you can buy the best products. You can then choose between a Spanish cooking class, traditional tapas or learn how to combine Catalan wines and tapas. The establishment also offers teambuilding for companies to strengthen the bonds of their teams.

Located in the heart of the Natural Park of Torroella, the Medes Islands and Baix Ter, this nautical resort offers water and sports activities for all public, levels and old. Almost fifty proposals for discovery nature and sport: the calm of kayaking on the River Ter, the adventure of hiking, the underwater exploration of the Medes Islands in scuba or snorkel diving, in flight in hot air balloon, route among nature in segway 4 x 4, excursion in Burricleta, adrenaline to max with the skibus or the jetski, gliding in surf, sortie or pirate boat… and an exhibition grazing! Do not hesitate to contact them for a tailor-made program (with accommodation if necessary).

This resort, which concentrates the nautical tourism offer of the northern Costa Brava around Roses and its surroundings, offers a wide range of activities to do on the sea: cruises, catamaran excursions, scuba diving, observation of the sea bed, kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboat, sailing or motorboat or sailboat hire. In addition, accommodation, gastronomy, cultural activities and shopping packages are available.

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).

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

With its family atmosphere and its small, well-equipped and modern structure, this diving center opened in 1997 is a safe bet. Experienced divers, as well as beginners, will find a really friendly welcome. The instructors seem to be part of the family. They know the circuits well and are concerned about the safety of the divers. The boat can accommodate up to forty divers, which, in high season, can be a handicap for those who are looking for quietness. On the other hand, the boat is very comfortable.

Here is a pioneer agency that offers a whole range of mountain activities: trekking, snowshoeing, mountain skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, canyoning, caving, climbing, snow climbing, via ferrata... There is something for all tastes and all levels, with a bias towards working for small groups in order to promote learning. The team is composed of serious and experienced guides. You can also rent equipment.

Golf Sant Marc offers a flat and natural course in a peaceful setting surrounded by fields. It offers a beautiful walk of about 3 hours. Two lakes, bunkers and various obstacles spice things up a bit. The restaurant La Taska, with its pretty panoramic terrace, completes the club's offer. It is an ideal course for those who wish to begin this sport without too much difficulty. It is worth noting that the Sant Marc estate frequently lends its premises for painting exhibitions.

Located just a few metres from Camprodon town center and close to the French border, the Camprodon golf course was inaugurated in 1991. It was designed by Vidaor, Sardà & Saenger. It's a first-class club set midway up the mountain slope. With a stream running through it, the course has a bucolic feel, surrounded by rich pre-Pyrenean vegetation. A lovely stroll, with the added bonus of a swing. The course currently has 9 holes, but you can play it a second time for a total of 18 holes....

The Aventura de La Molina Adventure Park is a treetop adventure course that is not only designed for children. Indeed, four levels of circuit are available with some scares as a gift: Nepalese and Tibetan bridges, moving nets, Tarzan jumping, zip lines... But the little ones will also be entitled to their own circuit (the green one), specially designed for 3 to 7 year olds. Ideal for a moment with family or friends. The supervising staff ensures the safety of the intrepid climbers, all in a good childish atmosphere.

Inaugurated in 1904, this astronomical observatory is perched on Tibidabo Mountain at 415 metres above sea level. Its building is the work of the modernist architect Josep Doménech i Estapà. In the summer, his "dinners under the stars" are an opportunity to enjoy a wonderful meal in front of the illuminated city, then to observe the stars through his 1904 telescope, one of the oldest in Europe in operation. Dinner is accompanied by a lecture on astronomy.

Since 1969, it has been the deep-sea specialist of the Catalan Costa Brava. Caves, drop-offs, platforms, mountains, faults, cavities... and even a wreck inhabited by groupers, cuttlefish, conger eels, lobsters, barracudas, lobsters, moonfish... In addition to outings, a varied program of courses completes the offer: Padi e-learning, Advanced Open Water... The center also has a boat for those who prefer snorkeling or day trips to explore the coast and beaches. Sunset excursions are also available.

Run by Francesc, a native of Nevá, this riding center, located right next to the Can Serraïma country house, offers a unique horseback riding experience in a privileged environment. You will be able to opt for excursions and outdoor rides that will be tailored to your needs, in order to ensure the utmost tranquility. The method used for training horses is based on trust and mutual respect between man and horse. It is also a riding school for children and adults, whatever their level.

It's one of the most highly regarded diving centers not only in Catalonia, but throughout Europe. With great respect for the marine world and a taste for training that is both comprehensive and personalized. The diving team is led by Meri Alorda and Chiqui Bustos, both PADI instructors who know all the ins and outs of diving in Tossa. In addition to training, the center also offers seven diving excursions. These include La Mar Menuda, one of the best night dives on the Costa Brava.