Climbing in the Siurana area in Tarragona, Catalonia

Adventure sports in Spain

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Adventure sports in Spain

In Spain, open spaces have been adapted to make them ideal places for practising sports in close contact with nature. These are places where you can let yourself go in a rush of adrenaline. This will make these dizzying holidays unforgettable.

  • Paragliding flight near Teide in Tenerife, Canary Islands

    Paragliding flight

    If you want to enjoy jaw-dropping views, climb the Turbón massif in the province of . From this magical mountain, you can fly over the splendid valley of Isábena or the spectacular mountains of the Aragonese Pyrenees. If you prefer sea views, you could visit Gijón, where paragliding excursions are organised over the sensational cliffs of this delightful Asturian city.Do you dare to take on one of the steepest flights in all of Europe? With a drop of 2,200 metres, the Puerto de Izaña trail offers routes over the forests and valleys of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, like those of La Orotava and Güímar. In addition to other tours where you can admire the island's volcanic nature from the sky.

  • Skydiving in the Ampuriabrava area of Girona, Catalonia

    Skydiving

    Although skydiving is a fleeting journey, it requires a lot of courage.But you can do a tandem jump if it is your first time. This way, you can focus on living the experience without worrying about anything else, because the instructor will be the one guiding the parachute.Some of the best places for this sport are in the middle of the country. For example, you can visit the towns of Piedrahíta in Ávila, Lillo and Ocaña in Toledo. But there are many other places in Spain where you can enjoy this activity. Do you know the northern coast? What could be better than landing on the sand of its unspoilt beaches? You could start with the coast of Sopelana (Vizcaya) and its stunning landscapes. You can also head to the northeast of the peninsula and fly over the charming villages of the Pyrenees in Lleida, such as Oliana and Organyà.

  • Bungee jumping

    Bungee jumping

    Northern Spain is very popular for bungee jumping. There you can find a wide variety of viaducts and bridges, surrounded by the natural riches that characterise this area of the map. In Gipuzkoa, there is a 62-metre bridge known as the Azcárate, which you can jump from at different heights. So, if you prefer, you can start with more moderate jumps.On the Estrecho Bridge (Galicia) you can expect some extreme emotions. It has a drop of 105 meters. It is the main platform for the highest bungee jumps in the country. And that's not all. There is a feature that is a lot of fun: the dip you take before bouncing back up. Galicia is home to even more hidden treasures for bungee jumping. This is the case of the Gundián viaduct, a railway bridge built over the Ulla River, with an impressive 52-metre arch. At 85 metres high, excitement is guaranteed.

  • Man climbing a boulder in the Sierra de Albarracín in Teruel, Aragon

    Climbing

    One destination for a getaway climbing some incredible mountains is Green Spain, which comprises the regions of Asturias, Basque Country, Galicia and Cantabria. In the latter you will find 14 via ferratas, that is, mountain routes equipped and enabled to allow the advancement of athletes along, among other things, rock walls through steps, handrails... In addition, the Cantabrian towns of Liendo, Matienzo and Ramales are very visited by lovers of this sport.When winter arrives, some of the country's natural landscapes become a magical backdrop for an intense day of climbing. For example, Naranjo de Bulnes in the Picos de Europa (Asturias), which offers several routes that are only suitable for experienced climbers, due to the prevailing strong wind. The Region of Valencia is home to another ideal area for climbing at this time of year: the canyon of the white town of Chulilla. Here you can cross the River Turia on its way along the popular Pantaneros Trail.And in Aragon there are more than 1,000 rocks that you can climb during a visit to Albarracín, a town in the province of Teruel with an unmistakeable medieval character that will delight you.These are just a handful of the most interesting places in Spain that inspire adventure. What are you waiting for? Extreme sports such as climbing and mountaineering in Spain provide the perfect combination of adrenaline and nature!