On the whole, participatory sports and outdoor activities in Spain has a well development and advanced sports Culture. Example , Baleares, where Watersports are the main exception, with dive sites all around the island. Some costal parts of spain has great scuba diving and snorkelling. As well as reefs there are numerous caves, tunnels and even shipwrecks to explore.

Spain has some the most beautiful beachs in europe, in areas like Balearic Islands, Barcelona, Costa del Sol, Costa Brava and The Costa Verde coast in Asturias - where countryside meets the sea.

Extreme sports 'kitesurfing' has become one popular sports in spain. It has taken over the water recreation areas of some popular beaches so that people can learn the hybrid sport of both kiting and surfing. The sport, involving racing over water on a surfboard propelled by a kite. Those who are Experts can achieve speeds of 80km per hour and leap into the air to perform somersaults and manoeuvres up to 40m from the water's surface

Hiking is another good option with lots of mountain ranges throught Spain. Designated hikes tend to be quite short, rarely more than 5km, and trails are often unmarked and difficult to follow with or without a local guide. This may be all part of the appeal for the more adventurous but it is generally recommended that you find a guide.

Fútbol is the most popular sport in Spain. infact its like a Religion to some! The Real Federación Española de Fútbol is the national governing body and it organizes La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spain national football team. It is said that modern football was introduced to Spain in the late 1800s by a combination of mostly British immigrant workers and visiting sailors and Spanish students returning from Britain.

Football clubs in spain

Barcelona football club , Madrid football clubMallorca football club

Other Sports & Recreations in spain