Dear brave soul, now relax. When you don't even know where to begin booking a jump, it's easy to make mistakes - so let's start at the beginning: you need a skydiving centre, but don't settle for just any. We know you want to boast about this experience, so ask yourself: would you play for a Second Division B team when you could play in the Premier League?
The answer is Skydive Empuriabrava. With them, you'll proudly tell everyone you've jumped with Europe's largest and one of the world's most prestigious centres. They even host international competitions attended by participants from across the globe. Operating since 1985, they've had time to complete over 2.5 million jumps. Fancy being part of that? Well then - let's jump!
We're heading to Empuriabrava Airfield right in the Bay of Roses. It's a magnificent setting for this adventure, easily accessible from anywhere. It's just 90 minutes from Barcelona and 40km from the French border.
There, you'll be welcomed by a team of instructors who are not just professionals but champions. Among them are world champions and skydivers who've set historic records. They'll explain that for your first experience, you'll do a tandem jump. This means you'll be harnessed to your instructor from boarding the plane until landing, letting them ensure your safety throughout. They'll prepare you by explaining what to do at each stage.
After this, you'll board the plane with your instructor and other first-timers - you'll recognise them by their nervous energy (which is perfectly normal...). It's an intimate moment as you'll practically be sitting in your instructor's lap. We know you've just met, but they're good people - and don't worry, introductions are done. What will really relax you is knowing Skydive Empuriabrava owns all their aircraft. By not relying on external companies, they maintain them in excellent condition.
You'll spend several minutes in the aircraft as your instructor shows the altimeter approaching jump altitude. This journey will have your emotions at boiling point. It'll feel short because there's no turning back, yet eternal as you face the absolute void... Breathe! The door's opening and you're next.
This is the most intense moment - arguably of your life. Your instructor moves to the door with your legs dangling outside. Lean your head back so they can work, then switch off - because what you've been waiting for... (who even remembers how long?)... is happening now.
You'll fall at an incredible 200 km/h from 4,000 metres - about one minute of freefall that will intensely engage every sense. When you open your eyes (admit it, you'll keep them shut at first), you'll see the Costa Brava etched against the Mediterranean. You'll behold the Bay of Roses completely, from a perspective only possible from the air. Since you can book photos/video, tell me - would you prefer an image of you as a nature-connected superhero, or landing on barren ground? Obvious choice, right?
Live it, relive it, share it. Book your tandem jump in the basic package, with photos, video, or an HD combo package. Then rewatch it endlessly, pausing to confirm - yes, that expression shifting from sheer terror to triumphant grin is definitely yours.
Here's something special: your joy helps others too. Skydive Empuriabrava donates €3 from every media-equipped jump to charity - significant as 70% of their tandems include media.
Seeking paradise? Stay at Skydive Empuriabrava. Stay in the Land of Sky.
