It is enough to look down at the little ones in the house and make us part of their eternal desire to play with them and run for the good of our health. Why… when was the last time you played a sport as a family? We propose a couple of routes to do a bit of exercise with your loved ones without leaving Catalonia. Whether you are from the sea or from the mountains.
The children have their appointment in Calella
This time you have no excuse. You are from the sea, perfect. Calella de la costa (Maresme) puts on the wetsuit, shoes and jersey to host, on May 18, nothing more and nothing less than a scoring half Ironman on the international circuit. The city is overturned with this competition and even the little ones have their appointment. The day before, the Kids Half Challenge is held, a race for minors in which finishing counts more than winning. And if not, let Pierre de Coubertin come down and see it. Children from 3 - the smallest can run with parents or companions - to 15 years old can participate. Registration is open until May 15. Hurry up! Be careful, no one forces us to participate or sweat the fat drop. However, it will be difficult not to fall into sports practice being in Calella these days.
The landscapes of Calella are unique
The environment is unique. Nothing like taking a few strokes -or the first swim of the year- on one of its beaches. To make a mouth, just tell you that two of them -Platja Gran and Garbí- they hold the prestigious blue flag in honor of their environmental conditions and facilities. Ducks to water! That Calella is committed to sports beyond the triathlon. No need to dive into the water. Kayaks are a good alternative to rowing with the family . And if your thing is definitely not the bathroom, there is also a solution without leaving the sand. Beach volleyball, beach soccer, or play paddle tennis with the family. Because without shovels there is no summer.
The surroundings of Calella offer several hiking trails that will take you to the city's lighthouse. A privileged viewpoint that should be a must in any visit to the city. Obviously, thinking of something passive, we can start walking along the city's promenade, agreeing to the requests of the little ones who in 3, 2, 1... will say that "Will you buy me an ice cream, dad?".
View of the town of Olot
And if you are from the mountains, there is no problem. Olot (La Garrotxa) is known for its volcanoes. Perhaps you have already seen one in real or on TV. But why have you never seen an attempt to shoot a ball launched from a hot air balloon into a crater? Well, things like that happen in Olot, the same weekend of May 17-18. This and more family sports. This attempt to score a ball in the crater of Montsacopa, one of the four volcanoes that are in the municipality of Olot, will take place on Saturday. All attendees are invited to take snapshots of such a feat for the exhibition Prohibit playing pilota at the Parc -Forbidden to play ball- which will be exhibited in the following weeks in a museum in the city.
Montsacopa volcano
Also, this weekend, the city will host the Catalan Cycling Cup . Saturday is a time trial day and the following day is a normal stage. Do not stay out of the pack and do not miss the runners pedaling like arrows through the urban area and the wonderful rural environment that the city offers. The Olot interlocking is unique. You cannot miss out on the fantastic opportunity to walk with your family through the Fageda d'en Jordà, a beech forest that offers several hiking trails ideal to get carried away by the beauty of the area and even have a Stendhal syndrome. It is not necessary to resort to French writers, the Catalan poet Joan Maragall dedicated the most beautiful verses to him. A monolith recalls it in the shade of beeches, holm oaks and oaks that form the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park.
Back in the old part of the city, nothing like filling your stomach with the best local gastronomy in Café Europa, which has a menu designed for young and old. Peus de porc, botifarra, assortment of cheeses, artisan pizzas or coca de _pà amb tomàquet._Well, that: sport, health, family and… bon profit!