13/09/2021
Discover the benefits of paddle surfing and enjoy an unforgettable experience
Paddle surfing has been one of the most popular sports on our coasts for some years. Crossing the sea aboard a paddle surf board allows you to exercise in a relaxed way and develop balance while enjoying the scenery.
Without a doubt, it is a fun sport with which to enjoy the sea from a different perspective and which is suitable for a very wide audience as it does not require prior training. For all these reasons, paddle surfing has been piquing the curiosity of many of us over time, many have found in the surroundings of the Hotel Montiboli the perfect setting to carry it out.
Today we suggest a fantastic option for you to enjoy one of the best sunsets in the Mediterranean during your stay. Go ahead and discover all the benefits that practicing paddle surfing will bring you while on our coast!
These are the benefits of paddle surfing:
Keep fit!
Paddle surfing is a very complete sport that provides us with multiple physical benefits related to the toning and stimulation of numerous muscle groups of both the upper and lower body.
Simply the exercise of staying upright and balanced on the board puts the whole body to work with special emphasis on the abdomen and legs. Also adding the action of rowing with the paddle that exercises the back and torso, as well as the arms.
Gain an upright posture
The practice of paddle surfing is an ideal option to develop a good body habit based on a posture that keeps the spine straight when walking when facing your day to day.
This is achieved thanks to the fact that in this sport, dynamic balance, is needed at all times, in addition to the fact that reflexes are promoted by staying alert to avoid sudden falls. Although it is not bad to take a dip once in a while!
Body strengthening
The practice of paddle surfing is also beneficial for health by promoting recovery after having suffered an injury, in addition to exerting a positive effect on the body by preventing joint, muscle or bone pain and injury.
By maintaining an upright posture and exercising your muscles, paddle surfing keeps your body in good shape and is ideal for loosening up and relaxing your muscles after long periods of sedentary lifestyle and stressful routines.
Positive attitude and open mind
Playing outdoor sports is always a pleasure. And more if you can do it on the calm waters of the Mediterranean with a climate as mild as the one enjoyed in Villajoyosa. In these times we are under a lot of pressure in our day to day and breaking the routine with activities such as paddle surfing can be a real oxygen boost for the mind and soul.
Getting carried away by the coast without a fixed course or clock is one of the best decisions you can make if what you need is to escape and leave problems behind. The sea breeze will be the final balm for you to resume your return with charged batteries and eager to take on the world.
A deeper and more restful sleep
Practicing any type of cardiovascular exercise, such as paddle surfing, for at least ten minutes a day can help promote sleep by activating the production of melatonin.
In addition, practicing a sport like this that is practiced outdoors and in an environment as relaxed as the sea, helps you to disconnect and relax to achieve an ideal mental state to catch the dream.
The Montiboli coast: a paradise for paddle surfing in Villajoyosa.
The Hotel Montiboli is located in the centre of an ideal route to enjoy paddle surfing, made up of a succession of beautiful coves and beaches embraced by towering stone cliffs dotted with white chalets. Navigating its crystal-clear waters is a pleasure for the eyes and a true gift for the rest of the senses when you decide to stop along the way to take a bath.
Heading north, the beaches of Bol Nou and Paradís offer ample spaces for swimming where you can paddle in a line parallel to the coast over seaweed meadows full of an amazing variety of fish. To the south, the cordon of cliffs will take you to Cala del Charco crowned by its emblematic tower. Get ready to fill your eyes with unforgettable views like the magnificent photographs that accompany these lines captured by the expert photographer of the area Javier Romero.
Don't have a board? Don't worry, ask our staff at reception and we will put you in touch with the friends of Alicante Aventura based in Playa Paradís, a few minutes from the hotel. You can get all the material you need for your excursion without complications. Just enjoy!
