Active family vacation in Spain

Ideas for Your Adrenaline-Filled Family Vacation in Spain

Many people return from vacation touting their massages, spa visits and tans from laying about on the beach. While sunbathing is a fantastic way to store vitamin D for winter, you could just as easily do so in your backyard. Here are some suggestions for an active family vacation in Spain that is worth boasting about.

 

For nature lovers, a hike through the Pyrenees is perfect for your active family vacation. With an abundance of trails woven about this spectacular mountain range, all hikers can find one appropriate for their skills. A trail worth mentioning is the GR 11, which spans from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. The average hiker needs a month to traverse it, but your family could choose to hike all or part of it depending on your fitness levels and the length of your vacation. If you'd prefer to skip the blisters and altitude sickness on your active family vacation, try some water sports!

A true vacation means getting wet. Do you like crashing through torrents of rushing water, navigating around rocks and flying down waterfalls? White water rafting down the Noguera Pallasera River could be perfect for your active family vacation. Rivers are rated according to their level of difficulty, so consult with your guide on which is appropriate for your family. If rafting doesn't hold enough appeal, then how about soaring through the skies on a canopy tour?

Zip-lining through rainforests like Tarzan is a sensational adventure that everyone will love. Canopy tours traverse the Pyrenees rainforest in a titillating fashion: flying through the air on a rope and pulley system high above the forest, pausing at aerial bridges and platform treehouses on the way. Whatever you do to get your heart pumping, make your trip to Spain an active family vacation you’ll never forget!