Due to Spain's climate there is no limit to the types of sporting activities available. As well as all of the sports that you will be typically used to back home, many traditional Spanish sports such as "frontenis" or "petanca" have been taken up enthusiastically by many foreigners now living in Spain.
There are many opportunities to take part in sports and Spain is renowned for its excellent facilities. Specialist leisure facilities are available for all standards of player in sports including golf, bowling, tennis, swimming, sailing, fishing, cycling, camping, horse-riding, and rambling. Clubs offer induction and refresher courses and competitions are available for those who want that standard. Sport is a big factor in Spanish life and provides individuals and couples with a good social life. Many retired couples find a new lease of life when they can participate in a common sport involving newly found friends.
An unexpected pleasure is the snow which falls in Spain's mountain areas, the best known of which is the Sierra Nevada and Andorra which have many ski resorts and are accessible from the Costa Blanca or Almeria.