A bit of sea and a bit of mountain. This is the getaway proposed by the Catalan Tourism Agency (ACT) to spend 48 hours of non-stop laughter among friends. Laughter … and adventure! And it is that in this plan nothing is missing. We will discover wonderful corners of Tarragona, we will get in shape by practicing sports in extraordinary natural spaces and we will spend time taking care of ourselves and, above all, enjoying in company. Create the whatsapp group now, tell them the plan and get ready for the rain of "yo quierooooo".
Write down these ideas for when the temperatures start to rise … 2020 is going to be the ideal year to try all of them since it is the Year of Sports Tourism in Catalonia. Can you think of a better excuse? We start with the candle.
A bit of sea and a bit of mountain. This is the getaway proposed by the Catalan Tourism Agency (ACT) to spend 48 hours of non-stop laughter among friends. Laughter … and adventure! And it is that in this plan nothing is missing. We will discover wonderful corners of Tarragona, we will get in shape by practicing sports in extraordinary natural spaces and we will spend time taking care of ourselves and, above all, enjoying in company. Create the whatsapp group now, tell them the plan and get ready for the rain of "yo quierooooo".
Write down these ideas for when the temperatures start to rise … 2020 is going to be the ideal year to try all of them since it is the Year of Sports Tourism in Catalonia. Can you think of a better excuse? We start with the candle.
Candle among friends
Candle among friends
Where can it be done? In Salou, on the Costa Dorada. Its beaches and its natural maritime resources make it ideal for practicing water sports. In fact, the municipality has, since 2013, the Sports Tourism Destination seal granted by the Catalan Tourism Agency, a seal that certifies that it has high-quality equipment and services for practicing sport at all levels, from amateur even elite. So, better place … impossible!
On Ponent Beach, next to the port of Salou, is the Nautical Sailing Base, a space that hosted the dinghy sailing discipline during the 2018 Mediterranean Games. Here you can, from making a single cruise trip , catamaran or sailing, up to an initiation course in any of the three sports.
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What does the candle do for us?
What does the candle do for us?
Laces gives. Laughter, of course. But, above all, because muscular strength and endurance are worked on. And there is still more. The candle improves the cardiovascular system, agility, concentration and provides mental well-being and relaxation. Do we need more pros to go sailing?
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COME ON GROUP! PEDALING!
COME ON GROUP! PEDALING!
The best way to discover this magnificent corner of Tarragona? By bike! The Terra Alta Greenway runs along the old railway line that linked Aragon and Catalonia. A great way out is to travel the 33 km that connect Horta de Sant Joan and Xerta, in the Baix Ebre region. We will cross forests, towering bridges and up to 40 tunnels in which we will need the help of frontals because of how dark they are. In Horta we will find MTB centers where we can rent bikes for groups and even arrange a pick-up service. A luxury.
Most of the tour is on a gentle descent so we make sure no one in the group will drop out. And without realizing it, we have spent the whole day hitting the pedals. Benefits? Infinite: we burn calories by toning our muscles, increasing our lung capacity and improving our balance … whenever the fits of laughter leave us!
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AND TO END … WHAT ABOUT A GOOD MASSAGE?
AND TO END … WHAT ABOUT A GOOD MASSAGE?
In the Baix Camp region, also in Tarragona, there is the Termes Montbrió thermal station, which uses waters that come out of the subsoil at between 41 and 81 ºC, and where we can experiment from all kinds of baths to the most relaxing massages. A good plan to end our "Sport & Friends" weekend!
For more information: catalunya.com
