Have you ever tried rowing on an Olympic-sized regatta course? If you practice rowing, Catalonia offers a wide variety of options to grab a canoe and start navigating the waters. Lakes, Olympic regatta courses... for all tastes and levels. Put on your helmet, grab your oars, and hit the water. Costa Brava: World-class rowing destination Rowing teams such as the University of Cambridge have trained for 20 years on Lake Banyoles. This lake is an ideal spot for practicing this sport year-round. It features a mild climate and facilities to continue cardiovascular training once out of the water. The Banyoles regatta course has easy water access and meets the official dimensions set by the International Rowing Federation (FISA), with over 2,134 meters in length. The Catalonia Olympic Canal, in Costa Barcelona If you're an experienced rower, take advantage of the excellent conditions offered by the Catalonia Olympic Canal to enjoy this sport. Built for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics to host canoeing events in calm waters, it is located in Castelldefels, just 15 kilometers from Barcelona. Its artificial canal measures 1,250 meters long, 130 meters wide, and 4 meters deep. It is built on the marshes of the Llobregat River delta and surrounded by Mediterranean pine trees. Various rowing clubs train regularly at this facility. Schools and training centers stand out for both training and federated sports competitions. Rowing in the Ebro Lands The calm waters and gentle currents of the Ebro River make it the ideal setting for rowing training and competitions. Amposta offers athletes a canal with a 2,200-meter straight, the minimum distance for organizing Olympic rowing regattas, to prepare for competition. It also features a sports development center equipped with specialized machines, a weightlifting room, and a gym designed to improve the technical skills of young rowers. This center aims to prepare young athletes for high-performance sports by enhancing their skills and guiding them through different stages of their athletic careers. During this process, the center supports the athlete's adaptation to their development phases. Ready to train in Catalonia for your next rowing competition?