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There is something to do in the Pyrenees at all times of the year. In the Pyrenees you will find countless opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Snowfall permitting, the downhill/cross-country ski season gets serious under way in January, while spring sees high-level ski touring.
With the spring thaw, rafting and canoeing become practicable, and then long summer walking season begins in early June (also a good time for riding, cycling, and the more extreme pursuits of canyoning, hand-gliding and parachuting. In autumn the crowds depart and the mountain trails are left to solitary walkers.
Skiing - Snow-reliable mountains, slopes galore, winter hiking through fairytale landscapes, and resorts packed with character. But take a look for yourself.
We've gathered together a wealth of information especially for you. So read on, locate the resort that is perfect for you, and come and experience ...
Health Spas - The Pyrenees have many health spas which do not only offer peaceful rest and comfortable accommodation, but also their medicinal waters which are especially appropiate for many ailments. At the same time, they are important tourist centrs in lovely surroundings and close to cities of great interest ...
Golf - The Pyrenees is the ideal destination for your golfing holidays. Voted by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators as the best emerging golf destination in 2000, the Pyrenees-Costa Brava region staged the 2000 Spanish Open at the demanding PGA Catalunya golf course, designed by ...
Cycling - The Pyrenees is cycling country: push your pedals through spectacular landscapes, villages and towns - for the most part on surfaced roads with little traffic. Swing into your saddle - Pyrenees cycling country is well worth a visit!
The Vias Verdes (Greenways) are the result of ...
Birding - Whether you call it birding or bird watching, there's no doubt that the Pyrenees of Spain is one of the best places to do it in the whole of Europe. Even the casual observer can't escape the lure of the Lammergeier. A kind of vulture, it's a unique to the region whose name translates as ...
Fishing - The abundance of fish is another attraction in the Pyrenees. There are the famous rivers fished by Hemingway when he was attending the Sanfermines bullfighting fiestas in the 20's and again in the late 50's. With over 800 miles of water courses to choose from, there is every possible combination of ...
Pyrenees Wine and Wineries - Learn all about wine making, direct from wine-growers. Visit a wine-cellar and find out lots about the traditions of wine; try a speciality wine straight from the cask.
Discover the varied and the noble wines of the Pyrenees. An area that has several distinct regions, each with its own ...