Sport
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Get Your Adrenaline Fix: Adventure Sports in Catalunya
Turn your time off into an adventure—try these active getaways and see Catalunya a different way
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Photo by Antonio Lajusticia Bueno courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
5 Autumn Road Races in Barcelona
Thinking about getting in shape? Barcelona hosts a number of 5 km and 10 km runs to get you moving.
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Via Ferrata: Crawling Up the Walls
Experience the beauty of the Catalan countryside from a different, white-knuckle perspective.
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10 Outdoor Swimming Pools in Barcelona
Don’t just sweat it out at the beach this summer—cool off in one of the city’s outdoor pools.
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Ami enjoying her favorite calisthenic parks in Barcelona at sunset: Parc del Turó del Putxet/
A Personal Trainer’s Guide to the Best Calisthenics Parks in Barcelona—and Which Ones to Avoid
While calisthenics parks can feel a bit intimidating at first, just like the free weights section in the gym, they are actually very welcoming—once you jump in—and surprisingly nonjudgmental!
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Canyoning in Sierra de Guara, photo by -drd- (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) via Flickr.
Canyoning in Sierra de Guara
Exhilarating and energetic, this popular adventure sport is one of the best ways to discover firsthand Spain's wildly beautiful mountains and valleys.
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Bridge in Girona along the via verde Ruta del Carrilet. Photo courtesyof Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona.
Cycling along Catalunya's Vies Verdes
Spain's "vies verdes" follow an extensive system of former railway tracks which have been turned into "green routes" available for biking and hiking through the countryside.
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Rocking Out: Climbing in Catalunya
Catalunya is a rock star! Read on for the lowdown on the best places to get high in one of Europe’s top climbing destinations.
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Carros de Foc trek in Parc d'Aigüestortes. Photo by Julien Lagarde (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) via Flickr.
Carros de Foc, a Long-Distance Trek in the Catalan Pyrenees
A variety of flora and fauna reward a hiker on the many trails that run through the Pyrenees mountain range.
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Baqueira Beret ski resort in Lleida Province.
White Out: Skiing in Catalunya
Get your snow fix in the Catalan Pyrenees this winter.
