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Top 10 Outdoor Activities

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1. Rafting & Kayaking

One of Europe’s best rivers for white-water sports is La Noguera Pallaresa in the Pyrenees. Late spring is the best time to go, as the mountain snow thaws.
2. Scuba Diving

The beautiful Reserva Natural de les Illes Medes, with its thousands of species and coral reefs, is a haven for divers. Glass-bottomed boats cater to non-divers.
3. Watersports & Sailing

Good sailing can be found in Sitges, along with yachts for rent, classes for the novice, canoeing and windsurfing.
4. Skiing

La Molina is the most accessible ski-resort from Barcelona, but Baqueira-Beret is where the jet-set goes. Both offer all levels of skiing (including off-piste) from December.
5. Golf

The Costa Brava is one of Europe’s top golf destinations; the best courses are around Platja d’Aro.
6. Horse Riding

Montseny national park National Parks & Nature Reserves is ideal for horse riding, with a number of centres.
7. Ballooning

A balloon journey over the volcanic area of Osona is an unbeatable way to get a bird’s-eye view of Catalonia.
8. Boat trips

Take a picturesque cruise from Calella and Blanes to Tossa de Mar, stopping at the old town and the castle of Tossa de Mar.
9. Windsurfing, Rowing & Golf

Used for rowing competitions in the 1992 Olympics, the huge Canal Olímpic is now a leisure complex offering a host of activities.
10. Foraging for Mushrooms

From late September to late October, thousands of Catalans flock to the hills in search of the highly-prized rovelló . There are also poisonous varieties, so amateurs are best to get a guide through the Diputació de Barcelona.