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Spots to sport
For those with itchy feet, who believe sun-worshipping in a deck chair from 9-5 is lazy, unproductive and just plain dull, there is always a more energetic, adventurous and dynamic option for all you sports lovers on holiday.
When holidaying in the Algarve, outdoor and aquatic sports are plentiful for those who are looking for some thrills and adventure. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, book flights to Faro and you can take part in sports like kite surfing, windsurfing and scuba diving as well as dry land activities like cycling, trekking, golf and horseback riding all year round.
Alternatively, if you are interested in spectator sports, football in Rome is a must-see attraction. Without doubt football is Italy’s sporting passion; in recent years both AS Roma and SS Lazio have won Italy’s football championship. Book flights to Rome between September and May to see both teams play their home matches at the Stadio Olimpico. There you will be met by a vast array of avid supporters creating a vibrant and spirited atmosphere. In addition, rugby has been carving out its own little niche thanks to high-profile Six-Nations matches held at the Stadio Flaminio just outside Rome and the gradual improvement of the home team.
Barcelona has always been a city that lives and breathes sport. Thanks in large to the Olympic Games, over a quarter of the city’s population now take part in some form of sporting activity. The city’s public spaces such as beaches, parks and squares have been turned into focal points for sporting activities. There are diverse arrays of impressive sports that you as a visitor can enjoy in Barcelona; the world famous Tennis tournament ‘Conde de Godó International Trophi’ takes place every April. Furthermore in May, the exhilarating Formula 1 Grand Prix is held at ‘Montmeló’. One cannot forget the world famous FC Barcelona football club, who host the greatest number of spectators in Europe with 98,000 seats in the clubs impressive stadium. Due to its proximity to the sea, sailing and water sports can be are enjoyed in the form of regattas during the summer seasons. Finally and rather surprisingly, there are several ski resorts in the ‘Pyrenees’, located so it is easily accessible from the centre of the city. Book your flights to Barcelona this summer and come and see some of the fantastic sports the colourful city has to offer.
About the Author
Helping to promote flights to Faro, flights to Barcelona and flights to Rome.
TREKKING NEL LAZIO: FIUME ANIENE