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Most towns in the area have a sports centre (polideportivo) which is usually where the local football club practises. Depending on the size of the town the sports centre may also run basketball, tennis, squash and pelota (a local handball game).

Many towns also have a municipal swimming pool which is a wonderful facility in the height of summer if you’re not lucky enough to have your own.

Other sports popular in the local region include horse riding, golf, bowls, hunting, fishing, sailing, water skiing and windsurfing.

Football is the national sport and every school playground will have a team of boys and girls kicking a ball around. Older Spaniards tend to prefer watching football on TV as opposed to playing it, and Valencia has an excellent team. If you’re a football fan and fancy watching a match without travelling all the way to Madrid or Barcelona then a trip to Valencia is worthwhile. Information on matches can be found at www.valenciacf.es.

Fishing is another popular sport on the Costa Blanca, due to the many rivers, lakes, reservoirs and of course the coast. Permits are often required, which can either be bought in fishing shops or obtained from the local Ministry of Environment www.mma.es. Information about the dates of the fishing season, where fishing is allowed and where permits are required can be obtained from the town hall.

Hunting is another sport that takes place in the local countryside and the season for hunting small game is between October and February. To hunt you must have a permit from the Ministry of Environment www.mma.es, a firearms permit, a medical certificate and third party insurance. If you see a square sign split diagonally into black and white halves it means hunting is prohibited in that area. If you’re out walking and hear shots you should take care as accidents do happen.

Golf is extremely popular in this area and there are a number of golf courses. Click here for more information.

The Costa Blanca is the place for watersports: windsurfing, kayaking, jet-skiing, canoeing, rowing, surfing, rafting and sailing are all popular sports in this area. If you’re looking for a local club just ask at the port of one of the coastal towns or click on these links. Watersports also take place in some of the lakes and rivers of the local area.

Something to consider if you’re looking for something really different for a special occasion is renting a crewed yacht for a day. The Costa Blanca is the perfect region to take advantage of such an activity and the cost isn’t too expensive.

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