Outdoors Activities Experiences

Did you know that after Switzerland, Spain is Europe’s most mountainous country? Skiing in Spain and the Pyrenees seems a good trip idea? The Pyrenees Mountains act as a natural border between Spain and the rest of Europe. It counts on an abundance of vegetation, numerous rivers and many, many villages nestling in the foothills.

The Basque Country is a well-known surfing destination. The Cantabrian Sea and its coast has the proper conditions for any avid surfer: wind, waves and spectacular beaches. Besides, the surf culture and the core of the Basque Country – its traditional villages and gastronomy – sit happily side by side. San Sebastian is certainly Spain’s most iconic surf town. There are several beaches that lend themselves to surfing, whatever your level is.

The Camino de Santiago or the Way of St. James, is the pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in north-western part of Spain, where the remains of the apostle Saint James were found in the IX century. For the pilgrim traveler, the growth and the joy of this route lay in the journey itself. This is because the more difficult the journey is, it becomes meaningful and it helps you grow!

Allow yourself to experience panoramic views of the Spain capital, a bird’s eye view of some medieval squares and the chance to spot from the sky some of the great monuments in Madrid. This is a marvelous opportunity to make your visit to Spain a memorable, a once in a lifetime occasion.

To show you all the charm and beauty of the capital of Spain from an ecological means of transport: the Segway. Madrid is a special city to travel on a Segway because its streets have ups and downs that are much more accessible when traveling with this transportation.

Cycling in Seville is the best way to cover the whole city in a few hours. Discover the charming spots along the Guadalquivir River on this eco-friendly bike tour of Seville. During the tour, follow your local guide along bike-friendly trails as you enjoy the sights and tranquility of this amazing city away from the typical tourist crowds.

Hiking in Andalusia is definitely worthy of your list of things to do in Spain. We recommend a hiking vacation in Spain to discover the Doñana National Park. With a variety of wonderful scenery including coastal hiking like no other, rivers, ravines, waterfalls and rugged 3,000 meter peaks, a wonderful destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Horses are used in all facets of Andalusian life, and have been since time immemorial. Whether it is for political functions, or for pleasure days at the beach or to take the goats out or parade around town, Spanish Andalusian horses are amazing! Come see for yourself how this animal is the cornerstone of life in southern Spain.

If you’re going to spend a golf vacation in Spain, chances are it’s going to be in Andalusia. It is the region of Spain with the highest average temperature and is one of the world’s top golf destinations. Spain has more than 350 golf courses. Golf is very popular in this country, especially in the south of Spain. Golf on the Costa del Sol is one of the main sporting pastimes. The Costa del Sol is known as the Costa del Golf, and rightly so.

The Alpujarra is a natural paradise formed by a series of picturesque villages of great beauty that extends along the southern foothills of the Sierra Nevada to the Mediterranean coast, between the provinces of Granada and Almeria. It is an area of contrasts, with a rugged terrain formed by valleys and ravines.

If you’re looking for Spain itineraries, you might want to consider a visit to Portugal. But we don’t mean the typical means of transportation. You can literally zip-line down from Sanlúcar de Guadiana in Andalusia, Spain, to Alcoutim in Algarve, Portugal, via a steel cable on the world’s only zip line that will take you over an international border.

Spain is an excellent country for hiking, but the Caminito del Rey stands out among all others as an impressive feat. This nearly 8-kilometer trail near Malaga (Andalusia) was once considered one of the most dangerous in the world. Today the entire route has been restored, but one thing has not changed: the unique experience of walking along footbridges suspended more than 100 meters above a sheer cliff.

To show you all the charm and beauty of the capital of Spain from an ecological means of transport: the Segway. Madrid is a special city to travel on a Segway because its streets have ups and downs that are much more accessible when traveling with this transportation.

The Douro River Valley is a splendid region in Portugal in which you can find some terraced landscapes that will remind you about the rice fields present in certain parts of Asia. If you are planning to spend a few days in Porto, you can also make a trip to the Douro Valley. Besides, here you´ll find Pinhão which is one of the prettiest towns along the Douro River, so you can make this city your destination and turn-around point.

The Douro most famous bridge before the Atlantic is the Ponte da Arrábida and what really put it on the map is the bridge-climbing activity. This gives you the opportunity to be attached to a safety line before inching your way up to the arch below the road crossing.

Wouldn’t it be nice to spend a day on the beach without rushing back to the city or maybe spend the evening watching the sunset with the freshest seafood out there?

How about visiting an old historic city with many attractions?

For both of these sceneries, Batalha and Nazare from Portugal worth a visit.

Exploring the Portuguese capital by foot can be exhausting, so you can try to combine your trip with a Tuk Tuk tour. This way you may pass through the narrow streets of Alfama, one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods, before heading to the vibrant Bairro Alto in Lisbon.

Some know that Portugal is has a great assortment of fish, because fishing is one of the adventures you may have in this country. Portugal´s most known fish is the Bacalhau, which is better known as codfish.

Many of us know that Lisbon is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Starting with the picturesque old town and getting to the breathtaking views of the coast and the beaches, The Portuguese capital is full of tourists for a reason. Nevertheless, if you are looking for new ways to discover Lisbon, a cruise along the Tagus River at the sunset is a good option.

A visit to the Algarve is not complete if you don´t make a trip to one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal: the unique Ria Formosa Natural Park.

The Ria Formosa is a beautiful stretch of the Algarve coastline. If you want to really appreciate it’s magnificence, it’s best to explore it by boat and with a local guide.

The Algarve coast in the South of Portugal is famous world-wide for the beautiful limestone cliffs that are dropping into the turquoise ocean. They create a stunning scenery with unique rock formations and some impressive sea caves. This stretch has plenty of must visit sites, but Benagil sea cave should be on top of your list.