Good weather offers us a perfect opportunity to behave in a more sustainable way than ever, in addition to putting hundreds of fun, social and healthy options on the table to enjoy to the fullest. As if that were not enough, most of them are totally free, while others have a very affordable cost. With all these outdoor ideas, you won't have time to get bored. And, best of all, you can do them in the company of whoever you like the most: make the most of your time by having the most fun with your partner, celebrating entertaining family gatherings or enjoying the most with your group of friends! Discover in Ecologist Verde several ecological outdoor activities.
Play sports in the park or on the beach
Urban parks, beaches or mountains are great places to do all kinds of sports in company. Even if you are not a lover of gyms and have led a practically sedentary life during the winter, you will surely find an activity that entertains and tones you at the same time. Combining these sports daily or several times a week, you will keep in shape, feel much healthier and you will have fun making the most of the low temperatures. We propose you a activities list what you can do during these days:
- Volleyball or beach volleyball: one of the favorite summer sports, to play both on the beach and in the parks. You will only need a ball and a net, although if you don't have one, you can build one yourself. In order not to get too hot, we recommend putting yourself in the shade or grabbing a cloth cap or hat. Team fun guaranteed!
- Badminton or paddle sports: With just two rackets and a ball, you will put your aim to the test and spend evenings of laughs as a couple or in teams. These sports are ideal to play on the beach, although they have the disadvantage that if it is windy, it becomes more difficult for us to control the ball. In some parks, there are pin-pong tables made of stone, another of the fun paddle exercises.
- Football: the king of sports in Spain could not be absent from this list. With just one ball, you can form teams and prepare a summer mini-league with which you are sure to have fun and tone your legs.
- Skating: Surely in your city or in the town where you spend your holidays you will find many places where you can test your balance and become an expert in this fun sport that you can do alone or in company. In the promenades, sports centers or in the walks near the bank of a river you will find all the space you need to skate at your leisure.
- Slackline: This sport has become very fashionable, which consists of testing our balance by walking on a tightrope, which you can tie between two trees. Suitable for children and adults, you will only need a little practice.
- Frisbee: a simple and fun sport in which you will not need more than a plate (frisbee) to spend entertaining mornings and afternoons. Team up to see who is more skilled at this exercise. Also, it is a lot of fun watching your rival run after the frisbee.
- Swim: of course, one of the summer sports, whether you go to municipal swimming pools, or if you prefer to do it on the beach, lakes or rivers (much more natural and recommended). Take advantage of these months to take good dips and remember that swimming will help you if you suffer from back pain.
This is just a sample of the myriad of sports or activities you can do outdoors, but of course there are many more, it's just about finding yours!
Go cycling in the country or the city
If there is a healthy, fun and ecological transport This is the bicycle par excellence, which also regains all its prominence in warm times. The bike will allow you to do sports, entertain yourself and move quickly, becoming your means of transport.
Unfortunately, not all European cities have a complete bicycle system with which you could do things like go to work, but surely, by investigating, you will be able to know where to go to take countless laps with this device. The bicycles They do not pollute and we can find them at a low price, for example, if we borrow them from someone we trust or buy them second-hand.
Do boat rides
We have many possibilities when it comes to giving a relaxing and fun boat ride that will make us enjoy the water, the breeze and the sun simultaneously like never before. In many cities with a sea or a large river you can rent a small boat for 2 or 4 people that will cradle you by the water for a few hours. The most common ones are those of rowing (you will strengthen your back and arms) or those of pedals, which are usually much faster and do not cost more than about 3 euros per person if you gather 4 friends. If we live near a river, stream or swamp and we have an inflatable boat, we will have guaranteed afternoons of fun.
There are also other boats, such as kayak, that allow us to make routes downstream and live a fabulous adventure.
Practice yoga or tai chi in the park
It is shown that oriental relaxation and breathing exercises, such as yoga, tai chi, Pilates and the like help us find physical and mental calm, becoming great allies for personal development. Whether you already practice them or have never tried them, summer offers us a wonderful opportunity to put them into practice. You will not need more than a foam rubber mat or soft blanket to support you and a cassette or mp3 to listen to the exercises if you are not yet a professional and do not know the dynamics.
In the urban parks of large cities it is increasingly common to find groups of people who get together to practice these relaxing exercises. The natural contact with the sun and the air will make the experience much more enriching than if we do it indoors.
Get massages outdoors
Is there anything more relaxing, enjoyable and economical than receiving a massage from our loved ones? Lie down on the beach or park and ask your partner or someone you trust, family member or friend, to help you relax your muscles and provide you with a few minutes of happiness with a back, face or foot massage.
You will not need more than the sunscreen that you normally apply. The ideal for massaging are essential oils, but in that case you should be in the shade, otherwise you could burn your skin. Then you can give the other person a massage.
Fly a kite
An activity that, although it requires a bit of practice, is fly a kite. It seems like a thing of the past, but it isn't! You can build a nice kite yourself and find the most suitable place to fly it. Once you get it, you will see how hypnotized you are watching it in the air. A activity to do as a family that will greatly amuse you both in the manual and creative process of designing the kite and when you spend afternoons running around to watch it fly.
Have a picnic in the park or on the beach
Outdoor activities with absolute respect for the environment are not limited to physical exercise or sports. Celebrate that the cold and rain have moved away to eat outside, which feels much better than at home. One way to do this is by organizing picnics with family or friends, both during the day and at dusk.
To be ecological during these outdoor gatherings remember to use reusable plates, glasses and cutlery and avoid all disposable utensils, which are extremely polluting. Try to include in your picnic basket foods that do not require cooking or frying, such as a cheese board, jams that you have made yourself, tomatoes, salads, homemade lemonades …, or already cooked dishes, and, of course, collect and recycle the elements used before leaving the field, park or beach where you have gone.
Playing board games outside
Who said board games are only for rainy afternoons? Imagine how much fun it would be to gather a group of friends and spend the afternoon playing in the park, with the breeze on your face and the birds flying around.
We can opt for classic games, like dominoes, cards or ludo or dive into an interesting game of Strategy games. If we want something more dynamic, choose timeless games like Twister, with which children and adults will have a great time. Many of these games, in addition, we can build ourselves with recycled paper and imagination.
Have a romantic date by the river
Surprise your partner with a date that you will not forget. Forget the trendy restaurants and bars and prepare something much more special and romantic. At sunset or at night, you can put a bottle of wine in a basket (if it is white, try to have a river nearby to cool it or take a small fridge), two crystal glasses and something quick and easy to eat that does not get dirty . For example, cheeses, cold cuts, a potato omelette, cherry tomatoes, cut fruits, nuts and a long etcetera, which you can distribute in tuppers or lunch boxes.
Meet your partner in a place that he knows little or that, on the contrary, he knows well and likes a lot, where there is a good view and a quiet environment. For example, in the bank of a river or in the middle of a forest. If you want to give an even more special touch, you can light some ecological wax candles. You will spend a great night of relaxation and much more original chat and at a very low cost.
Immerse yourself in a rural setting
It is time to plan the times we have free (weekends, vacations) to get away from the city a bit, if we live in one, during this summer. Find out about which towns or natural places are not very far from home (always trying to minimize the use of the car) and organize fun excursions to know them all. Towns, rural areas, places where there are animals in the wild, springs, rivers, forests, hiking routes … everything you want, as long as you exploit the maximum contact with the nature, always within the respect and limitations of protected spaces.
If you decide to do it as a couple, you will spend a very entertaining summer and you will collect hundreds of experiences together. In addition, it is a great activity to do as a family, especially if you have young children. We recommend that you encourage your children to sew themselves a notebook with recycled paper, where they can write by chapters what they have seen and experienced in each town or place visited: photos that they can make themselves, drawings, memories, sheets, etc. of a unforgettable summer, you will be giving them the possibility of having a book full of experiences that they will surely not stop reading when winter returns.
In addition, while you are on a walk or excursion, you can collect the garbage that you find. Here you can learn more about the Garbage problem: what it is, projects and how to avoid it.
Organize a book market
Reading is fun, cheap and enriches the mind. Also, few activities help us relax as much as reading. We propose a plan to save money and, at the same time, alleviate the environment a little from the damage caused by paper consumption. Make an appointment in your closest park -or in a house- to the largest group of friends you can get, who you think or suspect are interested in reading and organize a market or book exchange. You will have a great time commenting on which one you liked the most or listening to recommendations on which one to read!
If this is not possible, take advantage of the advantages offered by public libraries or even swimming pools to read on summer afternoons.
Pick blackberries and other fruits
You can spend the afternoon with your friends or children picking blackberries to later make the most delicious natural jams. Likewise, we can do it with other fruits of nature to eat in a much more natural way.
In addition to these examples, there are so many more eco-friendly and inexpensive activities to have fun, learn, and get fit with this summer. For example, here you can discover more Ecological activities for children.
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