Surely you have heard before of Empuriabrava as the largest residential marina in Europe. But, what if we tell you that this town is much more than that? And that it offers a variety of activities that you won’t find in the rest of Girona?

Yes, as you hear, in Empuriabrava besides relaxing, you can also enjoy one of the best go-karting in the province. Therefore, if you are a lover of speed vehicles and you are in other towns of the Costa Brava such as Roses, L'estartit or Regencós, don’t wait any longer and take a leap to this karting in Girona.

The intensity that characterizes the karting track of Empuriabrava is due to the quality of its circuits. The adrenaline rush you will feel when you get on one of its karts, is a unique sensation and the best thing is that you can enjoy all those emotions while having an unimaginable on the Costa Brava.

Where are the best karting circuits in Empuriabrava?

If you move a little further away from the canals of Empuriabrava, you will find its two karting circuits. Located almost at the same height, the tracks of both karting circuits are long and wide. With a length of up to 850 meters and a width of 8 meters, the layout of its circuits will become a challenge of the most fun.

Thanks to its width, you can organize all kinds of events. From birthdays to team building events or bachelor parties. Come with your friends, family or work colleagues and encourage them to compete. If you have never seen the competitive side of your friend, this is the perfect opportunity to bring out the Fernando Alonso in you and show them who is the king of the track!

If you have never driven a go-kart, don't be afraid, because you don't need any previous training to drive one. Empuriabrava's karting circuits are equipped with state-of-the-art vehicles that are easy to use. Moreover, when you see the high quality of the safety equipment that you will have to wear to ensure your protection against any accident, any fear you may have regarding this activity will vanish.

The kart tracks in this town in the Girona area have very similar facilities. Both have restaurant and rest areas, perfect to use when you need to refill your energy. However, one offers tracks specialized in cross karting and the other in normal karting. You decide which modality you feel like doing more.

What types of karting circuits are there in Empuriabrava?

• Cross karting: in this type of circuit, the tracks are not paved; for this reason, the karts have a roof and a safety arch. In this way, the driving is more stable. If what you want is to accelerate the engine like never before, then the cross karting in Empuriabrava is what you need because its engines are faster than those of normal go-karts.

• Conventional karting: its tracks and circuits are more similar to those of Formula 1. They are not dirt roads, they are paved; and therefore, their vehicles are roofless and without arches. Although their engines are not as fast as those of crosskart, you can reach 50 miles per hour (80 km/h) and enjoy an experience full of adrenaline.

What are the requirements to ride a kart in Empuriabrava?

If you are under 14 years old, you can rent a children's kart. However, although these karts are specialized for children, you need to be at least 7 years old. In addition, as the karts adjust to the size of each child, you don't have to worry if the pedals are going to be too close or too far away. We have thought of everything so that everyone enjoys this activity.

Therefore, if you are under 7 years old, we have two-seater karts that you will share with an adult who can be your father or your brother. The driver must be at least 18 years old and we only ask that the child is older than 4, so if you want to organize a family plan, this type of kart is ideal.

How long are the karting sessions in Empuriabrava?

- Single laps: each session lasts 8 minutes. During this time you will be able to do a minimum of 10 laps around the circuit.

- Mini Grand Prix: it can be done by both children and adults, each one using the kart that corresponds to their age. It has a total duration of 13 minutes, divided between timed practice and a final race.

- Grand Prix: with this circuit you will feel like you are in a professional driver's competition. Both children and adults can do it. If you are underage, the race will last 20 minutes and if you are older, you will have 10 minutes more to drive the kart. Both will perform timed runs and a race with which you can be crowned the winner if you come in first. To celebrate, you can get on the podium and celebrate in style.

- Super Grand Prix: if you want to improve your technique, this competition is ideal. It lasts about 40 minutes and it’s divided into free and time training, practice and a final race. This race is only for adults and to celebrate your victory you can toast with champagne.

You already have all the information you need to go karting in Empuriabrava, now you just have to decide what you feel like and... sign up!