Kayaking on the Sella River from Cangas de Onis, Asturias
Go with the flow on this family friendly kayaking trip down the Sella River in Asturias. Starting from Cangas de Onis, it will be an unforgettable experience.
Practical information
Rent kayaks and go down the Sella River, between Arriondas, near the Picos de Europa, and Llovio!
Course of events
- Arrive at the activity base in Cangas de Onís and meet your guide.
- Receive your canoeing equipment and attend a safety briefing with basic paddling techniques.
- Transfer to the launch point in Arriondas and begin your descent on the Sella River.
- Navigate the river across a 17 km route, stopping at: Toraño (7 km), Fríes (14 km) and Llovio (17 km).
- Enjoy the natural surroundings, medieval architecture, small rapids, and calm river sections throughout the journey.
- From Llovio, transfer back to the base is provided.
- End the activity with access to showers and light refreshments at the base.
Activity requirements
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and be taller than 1.15m
All participants must know how to swim.
Special terms
This activity is subject to weather variations.
There are 1, 2, and 3-seater canoes available. Please note that the three-seater canoe is recommended for two adults and one child.
Spoken languages:
Spanish, French, EnglishIncluded
- Canoe Rental
- Life jacket
- Return Transport
- Changing rooms
- Watertight container
- Insurance
Do not forget to bring
- Spare Change of Clothes
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Suitable footwear
- Suncream
- Hat/cap
- GoPro/Camera
- Bottle of water
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Go with the flow on this family friendly kayaking trip down the Sella River in Asturias. Starting from Cangas de Onis, it will be an unforgettable experience.
The lifeblood that runs through the heart of the Asturias region, the Sella River is renowned for its wide, open channels and casual pace that makes it perfect for first-time paddlers and young families alike. The best way to discover a region considered an untouched paradise, experience dramatic landscapes and unexpected wildlife with canoe rental in Asturias.
The Sella River runs through the autonomous region of Asturias from the Picos de Europa to the Bay of Biscay. This activity starts from the rental base in Arriondas and the endpoint is in Llovio (a few kilometres before Ribadesella).
This activity is suited to all ages and abilities – rental can be organised with 1, 2 and 3 seater canoes available. Whilst completing the full trip to Llovio (4hours) is recommended, groups can choose to stop at Toraño (2 hours) and Fries (3 hours). Please note that a guide is not included in this activity.
Don't wait any longer and set off on an adventure with a kayaking excursion along the River Sella from Cangas de Onis, Asturias!
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