Discover the beauty of Asturias on this guided day trip from Gijón. Explore the lakes of Covadonga nestled in the heart of Spain's historic first national park. Tour the charming Asturian village of Cangas de Onís and taste the flavors of local cuisine and cider. Begin your tour with an excursion into the stunning wilderness of Los Picos de Europa, Spain's first national park. Your guide will detail the park's historical significance as you stop at Mirador de Entrelagos for the views. Continue on to the glacial lakes of Covadonga, Lake Ercina and Lake Enol. Travel through the picturesque countryside to reach the Basilica of Covadonga. Admire the jutting structure, made with stone extracted from the surrounding mountains. In the nearby sacred cave of the Virgin of Covadonga, discover the mystical fountain and symbol of Asturias. Continue your tour in the village Cangas de Onís. Here, take your pick of a variety of Asturian dishes and sip on a "culine" of cider. Afterwards, wander the cobbled streets, visit the famous Roman bridge that spans the mountain-fed Sella River, and see the bell tower of the Church of Santa María. After a couple hours spent exploring the charms of Cangas de Onís and learning about the history of Asturias, your tour will conclude with a relaxing bus ride back to Gijón.

By carrying out this activity you will be able to visit the famous section of the descent of the Sella river between Arriondas and Llovio, a section known worldwide due to the International Descent of the Sella, which is held on the first weekend of August, and is attended by canoeists from many countries. The classic route of the descent of the Sella by canoe consists of 15 km. The exit to the river is in Arriondas and the end of the route is the town of Llovio, very close to Ribadesella. It is not necessary to complete the entire route, since halfway through, right at kilometer 7.5, there is a collection point for all those participants who want to finish the descent there. At either of the two pick-up points, participants will be taken back to the facilities, where they can change and shower in peace.

If you want to make the descent of the seal without last-minute surprises, pay attention. We offer you complete facilities where you can leave your car, prepare for your adventure and relax with your companions before and after the activity. We have a huge fleet at your disposal to transport you from the collection point to the base without endless waiting. Top quality material, experienced monitors, full dedication to make your experience unforgettable. We offer you the best experience so that you can fully enjoy the river sella and its descent by canoe. We have: - Uninterrupted departures from 11 - Own private jetty - 3 points to finish the descent - Continuous collections at the end of the tour - 3 private landing points (at private farms owned by us) - Private parking - Large changing rooms - Key storage service - Photographic service - Special vests for dogs - Boosters for children in transport How will your adventure unfold? 1st- Your adventure begins in our facilities, here you can leave the car in our private parking, get ready in our spacious changing rooms and if you want, we will keep your keys until you return from the descent of the Sella. 2nd- We provide you with all the material so that you can enjoy the best descent of the Sella. For cold days we will provide you with free boots and a neoprene suit. 3rd- Our monitors will provide you with the necessary equipment and will teach you how to handle the canoe so that once in the water all you have to do is enjoy. 4th- The best way to start the Descent of the Sella by canoe is from our ramp, it is optional but we recommend you not to miss this experience! 5th- You decide how you want to make the descent of the seal, we make it easy for you. We offer you three departures along the route at 7, 10 and 15 km. 6th- As soon as you finish your descent from the Sella, you will have the transport ready so you do not have to wait. We will take you to our offices where you can shower and regain strength.

Start your Sella River canoeing adventure on a 500-meter practice stretch before getting to the good stuff in Arriondas, the most heart-pumping fun you’ll find along this river. Continue on for another 8 kilometers to Toraño or the extra 15 kilometers to Llovio, depending on what option you’ve selected and how much of the beautiful landscape you want to experience. During the summer, these sections don’t have as many rapids or canoe traffic. If you’re with family, the first section from Las Rozas to Arriondas, which lasts about 1 to 2 hours, might be the perfect stretch for you during the summer months. During the spring, this stretch is more for those seeking adventure.

Explore the Sella by canoe on this guided canoeing trip from Arriondas. No previous experience is necessary, as there is a quick canoeing tutorial at the beginning of the tour. Have all the equipment you need paddle safely on the river.  Check-in and make your way to the activity provider's jetty which is strategically located in Arriondas next to the Arriondas Bridge where the famous Dionisio de la Huerta opened in 1931.  Use the changing rooms and gear up with a well-maintained paddle and canoe. Listen as your guide gives you step-by-step instructions on how to navigate your canoe. Set out on this calm river, which is suitable for families with children over the age of 6.  Start in Arriondas, an island village, and end in Ribadesella, a coastal village at the mouth of the Sella River. Soak up the atmosphere of lively beach bars and keep an eye out for wildlife like colorful birds.  Reach the end of your trip and be picked up and transferred back to your starting point in Arriondas.

The activity starts between 11 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon (you choose a time to start) There are three stops to finish the activity: the first stop at 7km (two and a half hours paddling), the second at 14km (three and a half hours paddling), and the last one at 17km (approximately four hours). Pick ups begin at 2 in the afternoon at the official stops. We will bring you back to activity base by bus or van. You can be in the river, doing the activity, until 6 pm It is essential to know how to swim