Adventure Sports		Ballooning
Andalucia has some of the best venues in the world for a range of adventure sports. More >		There can be few better ways to appreciate the sheer beauty of the Andalusian countryside than from a hot air balloon. More >
Bird Watching		Bowls
Andalucia is at the very south of Europe and is on the Europe / Africa migration routes of many birds. More >		Information about lawn bowls on the Costa del Sol. More >
Camping		Football
The best way to get to know the countryside. More >		Football is one of the most popular spectator sports in Spain. Thousands of Spanish football fans follow their teams progress in the legendary "La Liga" each week. More >
Golf		Gymnasiums
Perhaps the most popular visitor Sport in Andalucia. More >		Look after yourself and keep fit. Find here a list of gyms in the Marbella area. More >
Hiking		Horse Riding
one of the best ways to appreciate the diversity and beauty of Andalucia. More >		The horse is an integral part of rural life in Andalucia. Farms, riding schools, manèges and stables provide riding lessons or simply hire horses for riding. More >
Hunting & Shooting		Paddel
Among developed countries Andalucía is one of the regions with the largest amount of big game. More >		This relatively new sport has become one of the most popular racket games in Spain. More >
Painting		Polo
Painting can become an addictive pastime, and that's aside from the social side of classes, workshops, exhibitions, art societies etc. More >		The most important place in the Andalucia Polo calendar is the Summer Tournaments at the Santa Maria polo club in Sotogrande. More >
Shopping		Skiing
Sample some of the wonderful shopping in Andalucia. It is a leisure activity these days! More >		Winter pastime in Andalucia's Southern Alps - Sierra Nevada mountain range. More >
Sports Clubs		Tennis
Stay in shape with sport. A list of sports clubs in Andalucia. More >		There is no shortage of places to play tennis in Andalucia. More >
Water Sports		Walking
Andalucía is a mecca for water sports, thanks to the proximity of the coastlines, as well as the numerous lakes and reservoirs. More >		As a leisure activity is practiced for many reasons the more usual being for enjoying the scenery. More >

Recreation and Sports in Andalucia

Sports facilities in Andalucía vary considerably depending on the town or area, but are excellent in the major cities and resort areas, although sparse in more rural regions and villages. Municipal sports complexes, known as polideportivos are located in the larger towns/cities and there are many private country clubs, sports centres and gymnasiums, most of which allow guests to use their facilities. Several of the larger hotels on the Costa del Sol also have gymnasiums that are available for private membership.

All community developments or urbanisations have swimming pools, and many also have tennis courts and other sports facilities. The cost of participation in sports, overall, is reasonable when compared to most other European countries.

Obviously, the sports facilities on the Costa del Sol are tourist driven, particularly regarding golf and water sports. Is is the climate of course that makes all the outdoor sports so popular.

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