Kayaking and camping in Spain: multi-day coastal and river routes

Cabo de Gata, Fornells, el Ebro, Llanes, el Sella and Laredo have something in common: a kayak trip that can be linked with others in a multi-day journey, sleeping in camping sites near the water. Each stage of this guide is a one-day guided trip; Picuco organises the rest of the trip for you upon request, with camping accommodation included. Before pitching your tent, remember that each campsite has its own rules regarding timings, pets and setup.

Cabo de Gata-Níjar: kayak through the coves of a marine park

The park protects the coastline of three municipalities in Almería: Almería, Níjar and Carboneras. It is a Biosphere Reserve, Geopark and Special Protection Area for Birds, so navigation takes place within a space with several protection statuses at once. Picuco organises Kayak through the coves of Cabo de Gata to explore that coast from the water.

Fornells: guided kayak in the bay of Menorca

Fornells is a town in the municipality of Es Mercadal, in the north of Menorca, and is situated in the bay of the same name. The regular line IB08 covers the Fornells-Cala Tirant-Es Mercadal route, with an approximate time of 15 minutes. Picuco organises Guided kayak and hire in the Bay of Fornells so you can move around the bay with a guide.

Ebro River in Benissanet: wild stretch between islands and castles

The river runs free here between fluvial islands where many birds take refuge, underwater meadows that ripple with the current and small slopes that floods bite into the riverbank. In this stretch, the islands of Galatxo and the area of the Castellet de Banyoles settlement appear. Downstream, the medieval castle of Miravet, belonging to the Order of the Templars, rises above the riverbank. Picuco organises Guided kayak route on the Ebro river between Garcia and Benissanet to do this stage with a guide.

Llanes Coast: two hours of two-person kayak among monuments

The coast of Llanes, in Asturias, is explored on a 2-hour trip in a two-person kayak. From the sea, you can see the Cubos de la Memoria, one of the most recognisable images of Llanes, as well as the Mirador de San Pedro and the Islote de Entremis. Picuco organises Two-person kayak for exploration on the Llanes coast for this trip.

Sella River: canoe descent on a salmon river

The Sella is born in the Picos de Europa, in Junseya, in Oseja de Sajambre (León), although it is popularly said to be at the Fuente del Infierno, and flows into the Cantabrian Sea forming the estuary of Ribadesella. It is one of the most important salmon rivers in Spain. Picuco organises Canoe descent of the Sella, Asturias to go down the river with a guide.

Laredo: guided crossing to close the route

Laredo, in Cantabria, is the capital of the Costa Oriental region and a good end to a route along the Cantabrian Sea. Picuco organises Kayak crossing in Laredo for the water part. If you are going to sleep in a campsite, check their rules: in some, tents can only be pitched during reception hours and in the assigned pitch, and not all of them admit dogs.