If your dad's a bohemian soul...
Is your father one of those incurable romantics? An old dreamer at heart. A proper gentleman who loves traditions, a collector of emotional moments... An old-school hipster - not one of those with grunge beards and nerdy glasses! If this describes your old man, he'll undoubtedly love a hot air balloon ride through the clouds, typically lasting about an hour.
This memorable experience that's sure to bring at least a couple of tears to his eyes includes participating in the balloon inflation and deflation before take-off and after landing. It also comes with a well-deserved flight certificate, a countryside breakfast and a champagne toast... Let's drink to fatherhood!
Near Madrid, you can soar over the ancient city of Segovia, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. For generous spirits, we've another recommendation: the balloon ride can be combined with an overnight stay and SPA circuit.
100% Cosmopolitan Dad
Is your dad a city lover? A hunter of breathtaking sunset skylines? For these urban dads, sometimes so hard to impress, with their equally chic and tech personalities... Don't lose hope, we've got the perfect solution!
If your father proudly declares himself cool, you'll reach his beating heart with a helicopter ride over cities like Madrid or Barcelona. The perfect combo of speed and photogenic panoramic views.
In Barcelona, flights from the World Trade Centre business park soar over the Olympic Port and Barceloneta beach, plus iconic landmarks like the Torre Agbar and Sagrada Familia.
In the capital, from Cuatro Vientos aerodrome you can reach Casa de Campo, then admire Madrid Río, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral or Templo de Debod. Pure sensory pleasure!
Dads with totally crazy minds and bodies
Why not try a tandem skydive? This top-tier adventure sport is only for dads overflowing with daring and bravery. And since 'madness' is genetic... Why not experience it together?
In Ontur, between Murcia and Albacete provinces, you can experience tandem skydiving (with an instructor) from 3,300 metres every weekend. The memory lasts forever thanks to the jump recording. Time to show off that fatherly love on social media!
Note: Experts recommend not practising skydiving if you have any heart conditions or weigh over 100kg.
Hippie dads in their most eco version
If your dad waves the flag of freedom and boasts a sixties past, he'll love riding horseback through places like Doñana National and Natural Park, Europe's largest ecological reserve.
A horseback tour through this area's three ecosystems (dunes, marshes and beach) in Andalusia's provinces of Huelva, Cádiz and Seville will delight dads whose mantra is the peace sign while whispering peace and love.
Some equestrian centres offer horse routes with two nights' half-board accommodation... After all, there's only one dad!
Superhero Dad
If your dad is gym-obsessed, best friends with every mirror at home, counts calories and laughs at self-proclaimed dad-bods, gift him the trendiest sport. Challenge him to prove he's really in shape!
Flyboarding is a water sport where - like a dolphin - your dad will fly over water and dive in, powered by pressure hoses connecting a jet ski to special boots that propel him to infinity... and beyond!
In Madrid, try flyboarding in 20-minute sessions at San Juan reservoir. At Barcelona's Port Forum, your dad can play action man too.
