Spain

Activities in Spain

The exceptional location of Spain with an important diversity of sceneries, make Spain to one of the most ideal places for practicing any imaginable activity. Here some recommendations.

The northern regions that comprise a mountainous scenery with a large coastal line are excellent for hiking. Besides the breathtaking scenery of the Picos de Europa, there are many opportunities to discover sensational landscapes while walking through the Pyrenees, also very popular in the winter for skiing. Trekking over sceneries full of pathways and streams, biking on special marked biking trails or rock climbing, which is becoming a very popular sport.

The large coast of Spain and its archipelagoes are excellent places for all kind of water sports. The Canary Islands are a favourite region for surfing and wind surfing, although these sports are practiced throughout the coastal areas of the country. Rafting in waters of the river in the Pyrenees Noguera Pallaresa, a tributary of the river Segre, and where many water sports activities are practiced. Also recommended for unexperienced, who want to start with adventure sports. There are many instructors who accompany visitors on their first trip.

Fishing is a traditional activity that is practiced by a lot of locals who meet on rocky coastal areas and stay some days practicing this kind of sport.

Scuba diving is becoming one of the most popular water sports and along coastal areas there are many schools offering diving courses.

There is no activity that cannot be found in Spain.