Adventure Sports - Extreme Sports

By Fiona Flores Watson

Extreme sports (XS) are defined as activities which involve a high level of danger, and therefore often both speed and height; they're also "counter-cultural", and often (though not always) practised by young people. They are frequently climate-dictated, being dependent on snow or ice, wind and water. And, of course, they're a great way of keeping in shape.

New XS are being invented all the time, but some of the perennial favourites include surfing - the original counter-cultural past time, with its hippie image, super-casual clothes and laid-back lifestyle; snowboarding, kitesurfing and skateboarding.

Some would argue that true XS are not powered by fuel, only wind, wave or self; they’re also better for the environment. But for high-speed, all-terrain excitement, jet skis, wakeboarding and quad-biking can take some beating.

So whether you get your kicks from waves, white stuff or being above the clouds, these XS available all over Andalucia will give you a serious adrenalin high - and leave you thirsting for a beer at the nearest bar.

Water

Kayaking/canoeing		Kitesurfing/ Kiteboarding
Whether you want to go it alone, or with a friend, paddling these boats can be as relaxing or as exciting as you want. More >		How much air time can you do? More >
Scuba-diving		Surfing
Discover the sea’s underwater world of delights. More >		Carve some waves, ride a tube, but try not to wipe out. More>
Wakeboarding		Waterskiing
Waterskiing sideways on a board. More >		Whether one ski (slalom) or two, an exhilarating sport. More >
Watersports		Windsurfing
Kitesurfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing and surfing can all be enjoyed along Andalucia's coast. More >		Catch some sick air (jump quite high). Man. More >

LAND

Extreme Skiing		Snowboarding
Nerves of steel required for moguls (bumps) and aerials (jumps). More >		Not just for radical dudes - a fun sport for all ages. Catching air (jumping) optional. More >
4 x 4		Caving
In forests, up hills, along riverbeds - Andalucia has driveable terrain aplenty for you to explore. More >		Find out what lies under the ground. More >
Climbing		Mountain biking
Go vertical on Andalucia's many mountain ranges. More >		Put on that lycra and hit the road - or track. More >
Sphering/zorbing
Every fancied getting inside a giant hamster's ball and rolling down a hill? Here's your chance. More >

Air

Flying Light Aircraft		Gliding
There weather in Andalucia is ideal for club flying or learning to fly flying schools or just building hours . More >		A memorable and eco-friendly way to see areas such as Parque Doņana, from a silent light aircraft. More >
Microlighting		Paragliding
See the earth from up above in the tiny machine.More >		The closest you can get to being a bird. More >

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