Playing with rackets in the seashore is alright, but for this to be a summer you will never forget we bring you some ideas for sports which are much more refreshing and relate to the sea.

Snorkelling, diving and surfing you might not reach the Olympics but they are surely useful to alivate stress and take with you a series of experiences which you will rarely get in the city.

Choose your sport, accommodation … and start practising!

Diving in Costa del Sol

From Gibraltar and Tarifa to the National Marine Reserve of Marina del Este and La Herradura, via Marbella and everything else in between. 365 days of Diving a year guaranteed!

As you can imagine, shipwrecks are common in this rocky, narrow region of the Mediterranean. Near Gibraltar there are several excellent boats to see, ranging in age from more recent to hundreds of years old. There are even Spanish Galleons offshore, still holding onto their scattered cargo for all this time.

Get up close and personal with some astounding marine life at Tres Picos Almunecar, where the dive begins with a jump into the sea from the rocky shoreline. Offshore rise three pillars, rising up from the sea floor. These interesting peaks make the perfect home for octopi and tentative fish.

For a more industrial sort of dive, head to the Tower in Marbella, where an abandoned metal tower had been overtaken by the sea. There is a wrecked crane arm where eels have made their homes.

Marbella, thanks to its proximity to the Mediterranean’s gateway and currents rich with nutrients have carved out natural reefs through the ages. Ideal for all divers levels.

Surf in Austurias and Cadiz

For many surfing implies more than practising a sport: a way of facing sea dangers and a lifestyle. The surfing philosophy is nearly like a cult: all ages are accepted and the one who tries it repeats and repeats until they can’t think of anything else which isn’t to ride waves.

Where to surf in Cadiz?

Less than a couple of hours drive from the Costa del Sol, the shores of Cadiz have many adventures for wind lovers!

To speak of Cadiz and surf means to speak irrevocably of Tarifa. Its beaches, its wind, the silhouette of Africa in the horizon and above all its waves will delight the most expert surfers.

If you’re a beginner don’t worry. Cadiz offers beaches like Caños de Meca and El Palmar much more appropriate for beginner stages.

Where to surf in Asturias?

Such an urban and crowded beach like San Lorenzo in Gijon also hides a surfing corner. When the climatic conditions permit it, they get together at staircase 10 to create a spectacle for the curious walkers and beachgoers.

If you want to experience the surfing history in Asturias you must let yourself go in Tapia de Casariego, where during the sixties people began to become fans of the sport. La Grande beach is small but it offers spectacular conditions for surfing.

Diving in Mallorca and Lanzarote

If you have mastered snorkelling, your next step without a doubt is diving. You will need equipment and guidance to begin with, but it’ll be worth it! The possibility of exploring caves and the depths of the sea, swim next to fish shoals and watch reefs will convince you to take the plunge.

Where to dive in Mallorca?

All the Bay of Palma has an infinite number of corners to practice this sport. Also, this corner houses several sunken ships, do you dare to find its treasures?

Where to dive in Lanzarote?

Lanzarote’s lovely temperature allows you to enjoy diving at whatever time of year. The most popular area to dive in Lanzarote is Puerto del Carmen. Prepare yourself to see grouper fish, tuna fish and seahorses.

Snorkel in Menorca and Tenerife

Snorkelling is one of the most relaxing sports that exists. It allows you to enjoy the marine landscape watching the impressive and multicoloured world which exists along our beaches and coves.

Snorkelling you can appreciate all of the details and the movement of the fish which we can’t witness from the surface.

Where to snorkel in Menorca?

If you want the perfect plan for a whole day you have to visit Cala en Porter. A beautiful cove nestled between cliffs, with several coves to explore. Put your glasses and fins on and prepare to enjoy the submarine landscape. After spending the day snorkelling your body will be asking for a rest, and there’s nothing better than Cala d’en Xoroi, a lounge club nestled in the rock where you can grab something and dine witnessing one of the best sunsets in the world.

If you want to feel like you’re in the Caribbean, your destination must be Cala Macarelleta. If that turquoise blue colour is already beautiful from afar, imagine how precious it will be seeing it while snorkelling!

Where to go snorkelling in Tenerife?

Tenerife is a paradise for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts with more than 60 dive sites distributed along its coasts. For snorkelling we especially recommend its black sand beaches because of the contrast of colours you will feel compared to other beaches.

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