In the mountains of the Pyrenees in the northern Spanish region of Catalonia, there are a multitude of adventure sports to enjoy. If you plan on staying in a villa in Catalonia close to this area then you can look forward to partaking in some exhilarating water sports! There are many places in the Catalonian Pyrenees to indulge in these dynamic sporting activities. Here are the best places to find them.

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Noguera Pallaresa

This area is the best place for rafting and kayaking in the Pyrenees and possibly Europe. This river has over 40km to enjoy, plus there are different stretches of the river, each adding a challenging dimension to the experience. A good place to start your river rafting expedition is in the town of Sort, where you will find all of the information you need before you set off on your adventure.

The Garonne

Linking together the villages of Val d’Aran in the western Pyrenees, this river is a wonderful spot for whitewater rafting and for lovers of canyoning.

The Noguera Ribagorçana

This area is popular for quality of its waters. Dams and canyons flow into the river which makes it an ideal place to indulge in a variety of water sports.

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Llavorsi

The Catalonian Pyrenees area of Lleida is a go-to location that specialises in all adventure sports including canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, canyoning and if you feel super daring, a little bit of bungee jumping!

If you have partaken in water sports activities on the coast close to your family villa on the Costa Brava and feel like it’s time for a change, take a drive to the Catalonian Pyrenees. In addition to all of the water sports on offer, there are also excellent places for hill walking, hiking and mountain biking.

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