Top 5 best adventure sports in Spain for thrill seekers!

Do you like adrenaline and extreme thrills? Make the most of your trip and try the adventure sports in Spain that most catch your attention. Thanks to Spain's enviable Mediterranean climate and the incredible variety of landscapes, you'll be able to enjoy an unforgettable adventure experience!

Check out our top 5 must-do adventure sports if you decide to travel to Spain. All you need is an extreme adventure and good insurance with sports cover to make the most of your trip to Spain a great experience!

Canyoning in the Rubó River, Asturias

Do you dare to jump into the void and descend canyons in the purest Indiana Jones style? Come and experience the adventure of descending the Rubó river canyon in Asturias. The landscapes of Asturias will leave you speechless, and you can become part of its nature by descending the Rubó River canyon with great professionals and sports enthusiasts like you. Dive into the crystal clear waters from the Picos de Europa and abseil down narrow areas of more than 12 m high. Without a doubt, this adventure requires physical endurance, but above all it requires a desire to have a great time, do you dare?

As you'll probably want more, other places where you can go canyoning are the Miraval gorge or the Barrosa canyon, two incredible places that will leave you breathless and will help you satisfy your thirst for more!

Snowboard in Sierra Nevada, Grenade

For winter sports lovers, Sierra Nevada is only half an hour away from the tourist city of Granada. If you've never skied or snowboarded before and would like to get started in this sport, the more than 100 km of slopes of the Sierra Nevada ski resort are ideal for you to make the first contact.

Are you experienced and would like to live the experience to the limit? If so, I recommend you head for the Catalan Pyrenees! Right on the border between Spain and France, you'll find the best ski and snowboard slopes where you can practise this extreme sport and enjoy nature in its purest form. If you are at an intermediate level and would like to find a slope where you can practice, we recommend the El xalet slope, one of the longest slopes in the Catalan Pyrenees. Have you got a higher level? Then try going down the black slope called Baixant del Bosc, but do not forget to take out winter sports insurance beforehand!

Rafting in Murillo de Gállego, Aragonese Pyrenees

Spain has a characteristic mountainous relief and lots of rivers that cover the whole peninsula. Wherever you go, you will definitely find an amazing rafting spot near you!

Although, if you want to play it safe, I recommend you plan a trip to the north of Spain, to the Pyrenees of Huesca. If there is one thing that all rafting enthusiasts agree on, it is that in Murillo de Gállego you will find the best rapids and the strongest thrills, making it one of the best places to go rafting in Spain. It is long enough to have sections for all levels, from level I sections for beginners to level IV sections for the more experienced rafters!

Do you think you have what it takes to tackle the rapids of the Aragonese Pyrenees? Prove it!

Vía Ferrata in Cresta de Sobrón, Álava

Are you looking for an adventure sport in Spain that will make you feel on the edge? Do you want to test your endurance and your fear of heights? Without a doubt, a via ferrata is what you're looking for. Put yourself in the hands of a team of experts, equip yourself and prepare yourself well, because you will experience one of the most addictive adventures on earth.

One of the top places to do a via ferrata in Spain is undoubtedly the via ferrata at Cresta de Sobrón, in Álava. With sections for all levels and climbs and descents with a total gradient of 100 m, you can enjoy incredible views from the top of the ridge of the Cresta de Sobrón. You will be able to demonstrate your climbing skills and abilities with all the safety equipment, always with a monitor to help you and guide you throughout your adventure. Make the most of your visit to the Basque Country and explore the incredible landscapes of the Cantabrian territory!

Diving in Cabo de Palos, Cartagena

One of the advantages of travelling to the peninsula is that you have a wide range of possibilities in terms of activities. Make the most of the opportunity now that you have the sea close by and take a trip to the coast to enjoy a seascape as you've never seen before. Without going any further, the sea of Cabo de Palos, in the Region of Murcia, is home to one of the most enriching marine life ecosystems on the entire coast of Spain; without a doubt, we can say that this is one of the best places to go scuba diving in Spain, if not the best.

Descend to 60m to explore the depths of the sea, dive among sunken ships that left traces of their passage in history and pay a visit to the many species that inhabit this territory, including corvinas, octopus, barracudas, and even eagle rays!

These are just five examples of adventure sports in Spain, but if you keep looking, you'll discover hundreds of options you won't want to miss. The list goes on and on! Remember to embark on your adventure with good insurance having your back. IRIS Global is a specialized insurance for students that offers the best coverage at the best price, including a wide range of sports coverage, especially useful if you plan to put your life on the line! Have fun, enjoy the experience and don't leave anything to chance!

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