Air sports Catalonia

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.

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!

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.

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.