| Among other things you can hike in the | | | | four-star Castell d'Emporda, a beautifully restored |
| mountains, stay in a castle, learn to skydive and | | | | 14th century castle, with towering views over the |
| more. | | | | surrounding countryside. |
| Take the Family | | | | Relax |
| Take the family on an activity packed week in | | | | Formentera is a laid-back island only a half hour |
| the Sierra Aitana, a mountain region near Alicante. | | | | boat ride from Ibiza. It has sugar-white sand |
| Parents and children can go mountain-biking, sea | | | | beaches lapped by clear turquoise waters and a |
| kyaking, abseiling and caving. No experience is | | | | few flat roads where you can ride a rental bike |
| required. | | | | to explore a salt lagoon, a nature reserve and a |
| Stay at an attractive farmhouse overlooking olive | | | | hippy market. The susets are not to be missed. |
| groves and orchards near the village of Sella. You | | | | Learn to Skydive |
| can do a new activity or excursion each day - a | | | | You can skydive after only two days' training. |
| ferry trip to the small fortified island of Tabarca, a | | | | Jumping out of a moving aircraft is a thrilling |
| walk led by a local shepherd and his goats, | | | | heart-in-the-mouth experience. Jumping 12000ft |
| chances to savour traditional village life, helping to | | | | and free-falling solo for 90 seconds over the |
| pick fruit and press olives. | | | | foothills of the Pyrenees , a glorous mountain |
| Stay in a Castle | | | | scenery. The two days of skydiving - ground |
| Head for the hills, forests and Medieval towns of | | | | training, tandem jump then solo jump. There are |
| the Gerona area of catalonia. | | | | also three days of ground-based activities including |
| One of the finest palaces to stay in is the | | | | mountain biking, canoning and white water rafting. |