Outdoor activities in Spain
This is Spain you haven’t discovered
Escuela Rias Bajas is situated in one of the most beautiful and pristine parts of Spain. Galicia is a region yet undiscovered, untouched by massive tourism, full of hidden beaches and spectacular wildlife. This is Spain as you hadn’t known before. Discover its outdoors and join our outdoor activities in Spain. Enjoy the Spanish Atlantic Coast.
Our students can choose from many activities organised by the school. The activities range from completely free to low cost to more expensive. Apart from the activities below and those included in our Theme Week, we also organise paintball sessions, golf courses, and special excursions.
If you’re interested in a week-long activities course, check out our Theme Week. If you want to try different activities each day, let us know, we will arrange your activities according to the schedule you give us.
Activities we organise
Surfing
The most famous beach for surfing is located right next to O Grove, the town of Escuela Rias Bajas. Lanzada Beach is the perfect spot to practice surfing, totally open to the Atlantic ocean, because of its location on the sandbar connecting the peninsula to the mainland. We work with instructors who will adapt the classes and materials to the student’s specific needs.
- Price: 35€ for 2h of surfing
- Time: Afternoons
- Material: Included
- Transport: Included
- Place: Lanzada Beach (photo plus link)
- Booking options: Two weeks in advance, depending on ocean tides
- Conditions: Low tide
Kite surfing
Kitesurfing classes are given by renowned instructors for all levels, from beginners to advanced. If you’re interested in a week-long kitesurfing surfing course, check out our Theme Week. This is one of the most popular outdoor activities on the Spanish Atlantic Coast and specially Galicia due to its privileged location.
- Price: 60€ per class
- Time: Afternoons
- Material: Included
- Transport: Included
- Booking options: Flexible
- Place: Mexilloeira Beach
- Booking options: Flexible
Horse Riding
The stables we work with are just outside O Grove. Since the town is located on a peninsula the instructors are familiar with all the routes and choose one with an appropriate level for the students who participate in horse-riding classes. The routes combine all types of landscapes, from forests to beaches. This option is also part of our Theme Week.
- Price: 35€ per person
- Material: Included
- Transport: Included
- Place: The peninsula of O Grove
- Booking: Flexible, at least two days before the start of the acivity
Kayak
Kayaking around the peninsula is a fantastic way to get to know the nature of Galician fiords, known as the Rias Baixas. We work with experienced instructors who will provide an unforgettable experience of sun, ocean and nature in this magnificent area.
- Price: 32€ per person
- Material: Included
- Trasport: Included
- Place: Playa de las Pipas, O Grove municipal beach
- Booking option: Flexible, at least two days before the start of the activity
Scuba diving
This activity is very popular in Spain, especially in the recent years. O Grove is situated in a privileged
area of the Spanish Atlantic Coast, full of marine wildlife and hidden caves. The scuba diving instructors adapt the course to the
level of each student. This option is also part of our Theme Week.
- Price: 50€ per class (the price includes the preparation course which is obligatory)
- Material: Included
- Transport: Included
- Place: O Grove municipal beach
- Booking option: One week in advance
Boat trips
Our school arranges boat excursions for students. Favourite routes include trips around the Ria de Arousa, where the Peninsula O Grove is situated, and the famous Islands of Ons and Cies, which are national natural parks. During these excursions, the students not only get to know the spectacular nature of the Rias Baixas region but also get to know each other and different cultural backgrounds,
because our students come from all over the world. Our school facilitates the registration of visitors, which is obligatory to access the Islands.
- Price: 35€ per person
- Place of departure: O Grove port
- Time: Saturday, full day 10-17
- Booking: Three weeks in advance