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to be the top spot. In the
Catalonian Pyrenees, the
Noguera and Alto Segre
rivers are excellent for fishing.
Each region of Northern
Spain has its own strict fishing
regulations. All the fishing
grounds (for instance, the
so-called “catch and release”
grounds) are clearly marked.
Permits for river or sea fishing
from one day to one year, and
Surfers in the Basque resort of Mundaka for fishing competitions, are
issued by the comunidades
Water Sports The beautiful beaches of (regional governments).
The Atlantic coast is great for the Atlantic coast, often
both sunbathing and water concealed by bays, offer
sports, including windsurfing. an ideal environment for
In Galicia, windsurfers head for nudists. The website of the
Pantin beach; in Asturias, the Federación Española de
beaches in Salinas are popular; Naturismo has descriptions
the Basque Country is home of nudist beaches in various
to the best surfing spots, such regions of Northern Spain and
as the towns of Mundaka provides information on their
and Zarautz. location and facilities.
Many more beaches offer
kitesurfing and bodyboarding
all year round; kayaks and Hunting and Fishing
catamarans are also available. The Atlantic coast, as well as the Fishing – a popular activity in the rivers
Sailing is popular, too, and you hundreds of mountain streams, of Northern Spain
can rent a yacht by the day or rivers and reservoirs, provide an
week, or sign up for a half- or attractive environ ment for The Federación Española de
full-day sailing excursion. Tourist fishing, particularly fly-fishing. Pesca gives information on
offices at the coastal resorts The most common species licences, locations where fishing
provide information about local caught are brown and rainbow is per mitted and the dates of
hire of boats and sailboards. trout, sea trout, and Atlantic open seasons. Fishing centres
Sailing information is also salmon. In Galicia, the best and many hotels in fishing areas
provided by the Real fishing spots are located in the will advise on permits, and will
Federación Española de Vela. Eume, Tambre and Miño river often obtain one for you.
The Galician coast is also basins. In Asturias, fishing is If you want to hunt or shoot
excellent for snorkelling and popular on the Sella, Narcea in Spain you must be licensed
diving. A wonderful experience and Esva rivers. The Saja river and insured. To obtain a licence,
can be had exploring old ship- basin is the best fishing ground apply to the local Consejería de
wrecks on the ocean floor. in Cantabria. In the Basque Medio Ambiente. Information
Speciality centres offer Country, anglers head for Bayas about hunting and shooting
canoeing and white-water and Zadorra, while in La Rioja, is provided by the Real
rafting in the mountains of the Iregua river is considered Federación Española de Caza.
Northern Spain. In Galicia, such
centres can be found in the
upper reaches of the Miño and
Ulloa rivers; in Asturias on the
Sella river; and in Cantabria on
the Ebro and Asón. Pyrenean
rivers, such as the Ara, Esera
and Gállego, offer some of
the best rafting.

Naturism
Naturism is legal in Spain and
is popular among local people
and visitors alike. Specially
designed nudist, or naturist
beaches, are not hard to find. Canoeists playing water football

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