Whitewater rafting and canoeing are practised on the rapids in northern Spain. Centres are well equipped and have skilled staff. Sailing is very popular, both around the coast and inland. Spain has over 4000 kilometres of coastline, and there are many harbours. Over 100 sailing clubs exist, most of which are located near the Mediterranean.
Excellent opportunities exist for all types of fishing.
The rivers and streams of the Pyrenees and the Picos de Europa offer good freshwater game fishing, while trout is abundant throughout the country. The Asturias contain the best salmon rivers, which last year yielded around 5000 catches. Other catches include barbel, perch, pike and tench. Golf is becoming increasingly popular, with both Costa del Sol and La Manga emerging as two of Spain's premier golfing destinations. At present Spain has nearly 200 golf courses, including courses designed by the likes of Robert Trent Jones, Severiano Ballesteros, Jack Niklaus and Jose Mar a Olazabel.