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.
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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.
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3. Watersports & Sailing
Good sailing can be found in Sitges, along with yachts for rent, classes for the novice, canoeing and windsurfing.
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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.
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5. Golf
The Costa Brava is one of Europe’s top golf destinations; the best courses are around Platja d’Aro.
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6. Horse Riding
Montseny national park National Parks & Nature Reserves is ideal for horse riding, with a number of centres.
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7. Ballooning
A balloon journey over the volcanic area of Osona is an unbeatable way to get a bird’s-eye view of Catalonia.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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