Stands out for

  • • Complete 16-17 km canoe route
  • • Continuous departures from 11:00 to 14:00
  • • Equipment suited for kids and dogs
  • • Facilities with changing rooms and hot showers
  • • Stops at river beaches for rest and swimming

Description

The Sella River Canoe Trip is an active tourism experience where you paddle 16 to 17 km from Arriondas to Llovio in Asturias. The trip lasts 2 to 4 hours with continuous departures, allowing you to tailor the experience to your needs. The natural surroundings feature forests and river beaches where you can stop to rest, swim, or picnic.

This activity suits families with children aged 5 or older (minimum 1.15 m tall who can swim), groups, couples, and even dog owners, as it’s truly dog friendly with special life jackets for pets at no extra cost on double canoes. Equipment includes modern 1-3 seat canoes with unsinkable design, paddles, certified life jackets, and waterproof containers for valuables.

Facilities include changing rooms with hot showers, individual lockers, secure private parking, and free transport from the trip’s end. Expert guides accompany some options to ensure safety and enjoyment. Available mainly from March to November, it’s busiest in summer.

Various routes and services are offered, from canoe rentals to guided trips with picnic included, catering to different skill levels and preferences. The mix of currents and rapids adds excitement without requiring special fitness, making it an accessible and complete way to connect with Asturias’ landscape and culture from the water.

Key Info

Difficulty

Easy

Best season

Summer

Recommended Age Range

Ages 5+

Kid-friendly

Practical Guide

Everything you need to know about Sella River Canoe Trip, Asturias

This is general information about this type of experience. Specific details will be confirmed during the booking process

Location
Expert Recommendations

Wear comfortable clothes and swimwear, plus footwear suitable for water. Best from spring to autumn, especially summer. Arrive early to use changing rooms and showers. If bringing a dog, check availability of special life jackets. The trip can last up to 4 hours, so bring sunscreen and water.

About the Area

The trip runs along the Sella River between Arriondas and Llovio bridge, surrounded by Asturian forests and river beaches.

Offers

Best available offers for Sella River Canoe Trip, Asturias

General Sella River Descent

Descenso Sella Ninos

Route designed for beginners and children with unsinkable canoes and a full Asturian picnic.

4.5
Duration 3 h
Age 5+
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Duration: Entre 2 y 4 horas
Description

This experience is tailored for families and kids to enjoy the Sella canoe trip safely and comfortably. Using 1-3 seat unsinkable canoes, all necessary gear is provided, including wetsuits in winter. Stops at river beaches allow rest, meals, and swimming in a beautiful natural setting. The included Asturian picnic recharges your energy in a relaxed atmosphere. Service includes free transport from the trip’s end, access to changing rooms with hot showers, and individual lockers. It’s dog friendly, allowing pets free on double canoes, making it perfect for the whole family.

Included Services
  • two-blade paddle / certified life jacket / waterproof container for valuables / secure private parking / access to changing rooms / hot showers / individual locker / wetsuits included / full Asturian picnic / 1-3 seat unsinkable canoes / accident and liability insurance / expert guides / private docks / free transport from trip end / pets free / use of facilities (changing rooms showers toilets bar area)
Age: 5+
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español
From €25
Descenso Sella Premium

Longer experience with premium services, picnic included, and maximum comfort for guests and pets.

4.5
Duration 4 h
Age 5+
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Duration: Entre 3h y 5h según recorrido
Description

The Premium Sella River trip offers a more complete and comfortable experience, lasting 3 to 5 hours depending on the route. Exclusive services include secure private parking, access to changing rooms with hot showers, and individual lockers. The full Asturian picnic lets you enjoy local cuisine during breaks at river beaches. The trip is dog friendly, allowing pets free of charge. All necessary gear is included, ensuring safety and comfort throughout.

Included Services
  • secure private parking / access to changing rooms / hot showers / individual locker / wetsuits included / full Asturian picnic / 1-3 seat unsinkable canoes / paddles for each participant / certified life jackets / waterproof container / accident and liability insurance / expert guides / private docks / free transport from trip end / pets free
Age: 5+
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español
From €58
Alquiler Canoas Sella

Rental option without guide for those preferring an independent Sella River experience.

4.5
Duration 4 h
Age 5+
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Duration: Entre 2 y 4 horas
Description

This option lets you rent canoes to explore the Sella River independently, perfect for experienced paddlers or those wanting to go at their own pace. Basic gear is provided, including a two-blade paddle, certified life jacket, and waterproof container for valuables. No guide or extra services are included, so basic canoeing and water safety knowledge is recommended. Rental duration can be adjusted within the usual 2 to 4 hours.

Included Services
  • two-blade paddle / certified life jacket / waterproof container for valuables
Age: 5+
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español

Sella River Descent by Route

Descenso Sella Ruta Corta

Shorter, easier route with professional guide and pick-up services at stops.

Duration 4 h
Age 5+
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Duration: 3-4 horas
Description

This option suits beginners wanting a shorter, manageable Sella River trip. A guide accompanies the whole route to ensure safety and ease. The trip includes continuous pick-up at set times and vehicles for transfers at various points. Participants have access to spacious changing rooms with showers, key storage, and private parking. Dogs are allowed with a special life jacket for purchase. All necessary gear is provided, including wetsuits in winter.

Included Services
  • guide accompaniment / certified life jacket / special dog life jacket for purchase / continuous pick-up at set times / private parking / private dock / spacious changing rooms with showers / key storage / vehicles for pick-up at stops / on-site showers / accident and liability insurance / winter wetsuits / transfers from offices / free changing rooms and lockers
Age: 5+
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español
From €35
Descenso Sella Ruta Larga

Longer route with professional guide and services at multiple points for flexibility.

4.5
Duration 3 h
Age 5+
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Duration: Entre 2 y 4 horas
Description

This option offers a longer Sella River trip, ideal for those wanting a full experience with professional support. A guide accompanies you throughout for safety and advice. The route features continuous pick-up at set times and several stops to customise your journey. Participants have access to spacious changing rooms with showers, key storage, and private parking. The trip is dog friendly with optional special dog life jackets. All necessary gear is provided, including wetsuits in winter.

Included Services
  • two-blade paddle / certified life jacket / waterproof container for valuables / guide accompaniment / special dog life jacket for purchase / continuous pick-up at set times / private parking / private dock / spacious changing rooms with showers / key storage / vehicles for pick-up at stops / on-site showers / accident and liability insurance / winter wetsuits / return transport / use of facilities (changing rooms showers toilets bar area)
Age: 5+
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español
From €35

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Recommended minimum age is 5 years or at least 1.15 metres tall, and children must be able to swim.
Includes modern 1-3 seat canoes, paddles, certified life jackets, waterproof containers for valuables, and wetsuits in winter.
Yes, the trip is dog friendly. Dogs ride free on double canoes, with special life jackets for pets available for purchase.
The trip runs mainly from March to November, with peak season and best conditions in summer.
The trip lasts 2 to 4 hours, with three pick-up points and free transport from the end of the route for your return.