Activities
Birding (Cádiz): An introduction to big-bird country
If you have never been bird-watching before, we should start by making it very clear that what you have on your doorstep on the Costa de la Luz is no...
Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic and vigorous form of Hatha yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson, Sharath, at the Ashtanga Yoga Research...
Windsurfing and Kitesurfing: an endless choice
There are fabulous spots for windsurfing and kitesurfing all along the Costa de la Luz, from the Cadiz city beach all the way down to Tarifa. All...
Whale-watching: with an expert guide on The Strait
Migrating sperm whales and killer whales, as well as resident pilot whales and fin whales and common, striped, and bottlenose dolphin can all be seen in The...
Sailing (Cádiz): courses for all levels in Sancti Petri
The Zaída sailing school (see link below) runs sailing courses out of the old Almadraba port in Sancti Petri.
Hiking (Cádiz): Pinar de Barbate
This lovely walk takes you through a Mediterranean pine forest to an ancient lookout tower that sits on the top of the cliffs with stunning views across to...
Ballooning (Cádiz): Early morning over Arcos
There is no real age limit for Ballooning. Providing you can see over the edge of the basket (1.30m) and that you are capable of climbing into it, you can...
Climbing (Cádiz): Your own guide and amazing views over the Straits
As you drive towards Tarifa from Cádiz and approach the small village of Facinas, you are normally looking straight ahead for your first glimpse of...
Cycling (Cádiz): Roche-Torre del Puerco
This is an easy route (6Km all off-road and no major climbs) that takes you out the back of Roche into the pine forest, up a wide sandy track to the first...
Cycling (Cádiz): Roche-Naveros-Pago del Humo
A longer route, with 15Km off-road and no major climbs, this ride will take you inland some 10km, then around a 35km circuit in the country, before bringing...
Cycling (Cádiz): Roche-Conil along the cliff-top
This is the easiest (and perhaps the nicest) ride using Roche as your starting point. The route basically takes you along the cliff-tops to the lighthouse...
Horseriding (Cádiz): Along the edge of the surf or through spring flowers
Walk through the pine forest, canter through a sea of wild flowers, or gallop down the beach along the edge of the surf. The Costa de la Luz is horse-riding...
Surfing: from Cadiz to Tarifa, the choice of breaks is endless!
The Costa de la Luz is blessed with numerous surfing beaches, from the middle of downtown Cadiz to Roche and El Palmar and all the way down to Tarifa
Birding (La Coruña): The wild coast rich in birdlife
From the lagoon at Frouxeira to the Ría de Ortigueira and Estaca de Bares, there are a number of local spots for watching vast resident...
Horseriding (La Coruña): ideal school and lovely trekking
There are several places along this coast offering routes on horseback, and the scenery is wonderful, whether it be beach, mountain, or high above the banks...
Surfing (La Coruña): World Series beach on the doorstep
The north coast of Galicia is a paradise for those in search of waves. The area draws surfers from all over the World, particularly in late summer and autumn...
Massage (La Coruña): Qualified Physiotherapist
If you are having difficulty getting out of bed having completed half the activities we suggest on these pages, you might be ready for massage. Dos...
Kayaking (La Coruna): The River Sor and Estaca de Bares
This works either as a family outing or as a high-sea adventure to Spain’s northernmost point. The river Sor is the perfect setting for a leisurely...
Cycling (La Coruña): Cedeira-Robaleira Lighthouse
This is an easy ride if you start from Cedeira (30% paved / 70% off-road), taking you around the bay and through the forest to the lighthouse. It is more...
Cycling (La Coruña): Through the River Eume National Park
The Eume is not only one of Spain’s most famous fishing rivers it also one of its most beautiful, and this ride will take you along its banks and up...
Cycling (La Coruña): Around Monte Eixil
A trickier ride that circles the rocky outcrop that looks down on Golmar. The route stays close to the hamlet, taking in the pretty Ermita de San Antonio de...
Hiking (La Coruña): To the top of Spain and Back
Perhaps the walk that most catches the imagination however is the one that takes in Spain’s northernmost point at Estaca de Bares. Estaca draws...
Fishing (La Coruña): Trout and Salmon-trout on the Eume
Not only is the river Eume one of Spain’s most beautiful rivers (running out to sea through a perfect example of Atlantic forest, the Fragas de Eume...