In recent years, Andalusia has become an ideal place for practising all kinds of sports. The wonderful weather and the quality of its sports facilities make the Andalusian region the preferred place to hold activities and sporting events.

In Andalusia you can do all kinds of different sports: water sports, golf, winter sports, equestrian sports, outdoor sports, on a team or individually and for both adults and children. No other place in Spain can offer all of this for a great time practising sports. If we add the cultural and tourism aspects that Andalusia offers throughout the year, it's easy to assume that you're making the right choice in choosing our region as a destination for tourism and sports.

There is no Spanish region with more days of sunshine throughout the year, more golf courses, or where you can play sports in the mountains, the sea, urban areas, etc. Or who has sports facilities that are envied on a national scale for their quality and number.

Andalusia is a perfect destination for the tourism-sport duo, where you can practise sports while enjoying the gastronomy, history and the unrivalled hospitality of its people.

The following list of sporting events are mostly considered to be of a great importance because they represent abroad he Andalusia Tourism Brand, economically invigorate the Community and also encourage sport practice. Besides, they  have a great  capacity to attract tourism,  as well as a wide national and international media coverage. Thus it is considered to be of great interest their publication and dissemination in Andalusia Tourist community.

If golf is your passion, you have come to the best region in Spain for this sport. You can enjoy the sun and the golf in Andalusia all year round.

Being able to play our magnificent courses in any season is an absolute gift for golf lovers. It hardly rains here and there is usually little wind. This makes Andalusia the perfect destination for you to improve your handicap. Malaga and Cadiz are the cities with the most golf courses per square mile in Europe.

Sierra Nevada is a unique location in the municipal district of Monachil (Granada province), in the heart of the Penibetica range: it is home to Spain's and Europe's southernmost and highest ski resort, as well as the highest peaks on the Iberian Peninsula, Veleta (3,394 m) and Mulhacén (3,478 m), all just 100 km from the Costa Tropical and the Mediterranean Sea.

There are a host of water sports available in Andalusia, both on its ample coastline and in the many rivers and reservoirs to be found in the region. Andalusia has a very special relationship with the sea, offering enthusiasts a multitude of possibilities where they can relieve tension, enjoying sailing or windsurfing. There are many other water sports available on Andalusia's numerous beaches. There are a host of beautiful rugged, rocky seabeds to delight snorkelling and scuba diving enthusiasts.

If you want to enjoy the countryside in more daring ways, then this is the ideal location. Andalusia offers a host of adventure sports so that you can enjoy a different kind of holiday, in stunning surroundings, under the watchful eye of professionals on hand to help at all times.

There are active sports available in the water and air, on land and snow. Even if you are travelling with children you will find specialist companies organising this type of sports for the little ones; there are also camps where they can spend a few days discovering and enjoying nature.

Andalusia is one of the leading global reference points for all things associated with the world of horses. Historically, the region has always been closely linked to equestrianism, and there is a great tradition in our land for equestrian sports. From facilities for show jumping, breaking in, harnessing and polo to horse racing at racetracks or outdoors, such as the Sanlucar Horse Races, Andalusia has many options to explore.