Guided canoe trip through the Noja marshes

Stands out for

  • • Two hours canoeing through the Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park
  • • Nature guide explaining the flora, fauna and ecosystems
  • • Single and double canoes for up to four people: the family stays together
  • • Children aged 2 to 8 and their companions, half price
  • • Calm water, no waves: no previous experience needed
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Description

Noja is located within the Parque Natural de las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel, one of the largest wetlands in northern Spain and one of the best birdwatching spots in the Cantábrico. Seeing it from the water, at canoe level, is nothing like seeing it from the viewpoint: the channels open up through the vegetation, the birds are not startled, and the silence is absolute.

The route lasts about two hours and is accompanied by a nature guide. It is not a silent walk: stops are made to observe the different ecosystems of the marsh, the flora and fauna encountered along the way are explained, and there is discussion on how the sea has shaped the life and customs of this coast. The idea is to leave knowing exactly where you have been.

You paddle in individual or double canoes that can hold up to four people, so a family can go together in the same vessel—in fact, children aged 2 to 8 and their companions pay half price. The water is calm, there is no swell, and no previous experience is required: the guide goes ahead setting the pace.

The equipment and civil liability insurance are included. It is a morning or afternoon plan that completely changes the idea of "beach and towel tourism" in this part of Cantabria.

Key Info

Difficulty

Very Easy

Setting

Outdoors

Best season

Weather dependent

Kid-friendly

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Expert Recommendations

Clothes that can get wet and closed-toe shoes with good grip; some water always gets into the canoe. Sunscreen and a hat, because there is no shade over the marsh. If you are interested in birds, small binoculars and a waterproof bag for your phone or camera are worth their weight in gold. And if you are coming with small children, let us know when booking so we can assign you the appropriate canoe.

Physical Requirements

No special fitness required: you paddle in calm water, at a steady pace with stops, for about two hours. It is suitable for young children accompanied by an adult in the same canoe. Being comfortable in the water is recommended, although there are no waves or currents.

About the Area

Noja is a coastal town on the Costa Oriental de Cantabria, between Santoña and the Ajo estuary, with two large beaches—Ris and Trengandín—and, right behind, the Victoria and Joyel marshes, which are part of the Santoña Marshes Natural Park. The combination is unusual: an open beach facing the Cantabrian Sea in front and a protected wetland behind, with rural paths, Cantabrian holm oak, and cliffs a short distance away. Noja has all services in season and is a fifteen-minute drive from Santoña and the Ajo estuary.

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Guided canoe trip, 2 hours

Two hours of guided marshland tour with nature guide, equipment and insurance included.

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Duration: 2 hours
Description

Guided tour of about two hours through the Noja marshes environment, with a nature guide who explains the ecosystems, flora, and fauna of the area and makes stops to observe them. You will navigate in single or double canoes for up to four people —the provider calls them canoes or kayaks interchangeably—, in calm water and without the need for previous experience. Children aged 2 to 8 and their companions get a 50% discount.

Included Services
  • Nature guide / Canoe or kayak equipment / Public liability insurance
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español
Meeting point: Paseo Marítimo 13, Noja (Cantabria).
From €30

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Yes. Double canoes accommodate up to four seats, so a child can go in the same boat as an adult, and children aged 2 to 8 and their companions pay half price. The marsh water is still, with no waves or currents.
No. The route is guided from start to finish and the pace is set by the guide. It is calm water and no previous experience is required.
Canoe or kayak equipment, the nature guide, and civil liability insurance.
About two hours, with stops to observe the ecosystems and the fauna of the marsh.
The channels and the different ecosystems of the marsh, with its flora and fauna: it is a protected wetland and an important birdwatching spot on the Cantabrian coast.