Sports & Holidays

Catalonia is situated at the North-East of Spain, a region that is known for its diversity of landscapes and mild weather. It is hard to imagine a sport that cannot be practiced in Catalonia. Whether you like adventure sports or just want to enjoy some activities during holidays with your family, Catalonia is the place to be.

In the North, the Pyrenees offer a wide range of possibilities to the visitor. In winter there are 110 km of signposted slopes for skiing fans. Baqueira has much to offer, snowparks for freestylers, children's parks in the slopes, cafeterias and restaurants and numerous hotels and spas where you will relax at the end of the day.

The Pyrenees are also widely known for its summer offers. Take advantage of the good weather and practice hiking, horseriding, climbing and mountain biking alone or with the family. The green ways, old railways that have been transformed into rails for mountain biking, are ideal for those who want to discover the country and its landscapes.

For the adventuresome, Catalonia is a real paradise to test one's limits. You can practice rafting, paragliding, or skydiving in one of the top skydiving centres in the world "Skydive Empuriabrava". In Skydive, you can experience the thrill of a 2000 meter-jump in 2 minutes and take a picture of this amazing experience home with you.

If you are coming to Catalonia to enjoy the sun and the beach there are plenty of things to do. You can choose amongst the 580 km of coastline to practice windsurf, kytesurf, diving, water skying, sailing and much more.

A visit to Catalonia is a must for any golfer as there are excellent courses offering a thoughtful design in great surroundings. Golf courses in Catalonia are much appreciated by amateurs and professionals alike and the Stadium Course at the PGA in Catalonia has been ranked in Europe's top ten since it opened in 1998.