Sports and leisure activities Costa Brava

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An ideal place to discover the exceptional dives of Capes Creus and Norfeu. From the first dive to the most advanced courses, given by SSI instructors, through exploration dives, supervised or autonomous, the services offered are vast. We also offer many mooring buoys for your boat, if you arrive by sea. Finally, this multi-task structure also carries out underwater works. So much to say that the staff is highly qualified. On the spot, you will also find a store selling diving equipment and clothing.

Pol, sea wolf and connoisseur of the best corners of the Cap de Creus Natural Park, invites you to explore the Catalan coast aboard his Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2. One-day to week-long excursions with all comforts: 4 double cabins, 2 toilets, fully equipped galley, solar panels and sockets for recharging your electronic devices. An auxiliary boat for paddle surfing and diving equipment to make the most of the experience. Chilli Mare also offers the possibility of converting the boat into floating accommodation.

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 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.

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.

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.

Since 1968, the Escala sailing club has been one of the most suitable marinas for French sailors. That is why it has become, over the years, one of their points of reference in this field. Located in the south of the Bay of Roses, it allows you to discover many areas from a different angle, from the sea. Whether you have a motorboat, sailboat, paddleboat or no boat ... it will offer you a berth as well as a wide range of services and activities to discover on its website.

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.

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.

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).

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.

It is a centre that offers dives to discover the underwater world of the central Costa Brava: Ìles Formigues, La Roja, Ullastres, Cala Margarita, Canons de Tamariu, Llosa Platja d'Aro, Gorgonias or el Tabal. The most popular dive is the descent to the Boreas, an old German ship from the Second World War. It is also a PADI center which is well equipped: in facilities, boat and instructors, (dive masters and certified staff). Bubblemaker programs for children (from 8 years old).

Costa Brava Sub brings together some thirty centers scattered along the Costa Brava coastline, from Blanes to Cap de Creus, via Palamós, Calella de Palafrugell, Begur, l'Estartit, Roses and Cadaqués. More than 25 years' experience, and the fact that the best centers are members of this association, guarantees that you have all the conditions and licenses you need for safe and comfortable practice. In addition to promoting the associated dive centers, activities and services, Costa Brava Sub is also responsible for promoting the destination, in coordination with the Patronat de Tourisme Costa Brava and the Grup Costa Brava Centre association.