Here you can read our guide on the top outdoor sports activities in Costa Blanca, including horse riding, cycling, golf, active tourism, best tours advice. The wonderful nature of Costa Blanca is outstanding that holidaymakers may find wide range of outdoor sports activities from natural outdoor sports such as trekking and walking, cycling, MTB, paragliding, rapple, canoyning, gliding, bungee jumping, tennis, gym, paddle tennis, horseback riding and more…
Top Outdoor Sports in Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca offers a wealth of outdoor sports and activities for those seeking an active holiday. With its sunny climate and stunning landscapes, it’s the perfect destination for exploring the great outdoors.
Costa Blanca is one of the main international destinations for golf with 21 courses (3 of them, Pitch & Putt) and all of them located in a typically Mediterranean landscape.
Alicante is one of the most mountainous provinces in Spain and the province is very ideal for climbing, canyoning, bungee jumping, mountain bikes or hot air balloons, trekking, cycling and more…
Cycling
As the province is one of the most mountainous in Spain, there are 5 passes that have been stages in the Vuelta Ciclista a España (Cycling Tour of Spain).
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Hiking
Costa Blanca is home to some of the best hiking trails in Spain, offering stunning views of the coastline and inland mountains. The Sierra de Bernia and the Montgo Natural Park are just two examples of areas where hikers can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Rock Climbing
The rocky landscapes of Costa Blanca are a popular destination for climbers. The Penon de Ifach in Calpe is one of the most popular spots for climbing, with its sheer cliffs offering a challenging ascent.
Golf
With over 20 golf courses in the region, Costa Blanca is a popular destination for golfers. Many of the courses offer stunning views of the coast and inland mountains.
Active Tourism
Costa Blanca offers wide range of activities from traditional trekking, mountain or climbing routes, potholing, water canyoning or the so-called Vías Ferratas (climbing routes).
The highest peak of the Alicante province is Aitana at 1558 metres and it has 212 short-distance hiking trails and one long-distance trail going from Alcoy to Pinoso.
Holidaymakers may find variety of good active tourism companies organising activities throughout the province such as trips to El Barranco del Inferno in La Vall de Laguar, better known as “The hiking kingdom”.
Horse Riding
You’ll find wide range of possibilities from show jumping, classical and cowboy dressage, trec and raid to harnessing, these are some of the specialities which can be carried out in the clubs approved by the Valencian Region Horse Riding Federation.
Paragliding
The mountains of Costa Blanca offer ideal conditions for paragliding, with several companies offering tandem flights for those who want to experience the thrill of flying.
