Alarilla

What to do in Alarilla

Plans, activities and things to see in Alarilla

About Alarilla

Alarilla is a small municipality in Guadalajara, perched above the Tajo Canyon where the river runs between limestone walls before feeding into the Bolarque reservoir. This gorge is one of the most accessible canyoning and river kayaking settings in the interior of the peninsula, with rapids of varying grade and deep natural pools. The confluence of the Tajo and the Guadiela at the reservoir extends the nautical options with calm waters suitable for canoe touring and lake kayaking. The canyon's...

Highlights

  • • Canyoning in the Tajo Canyon with rapids and deep natural pools
  • • Kayaking and canoeing on Bolarque reservoir at the Tajo-Guadiela confluence
  • • Limestone climbing in the canyon walls, less than 90 km from Madrid
  • • Zip lines over the Tajo river and MTB across the lower Alcarria

Best time to visit

Spring for canyoning and river kayaking at good flow. Summer for the reservoir and zip lines. Autumn for MTB and climbing in moderate temperatures.

Practical tips

Access to the Tajo Canyon from Alarilla is via forest track; high-clearance vehicles are recommended. For water activities, check the reservoir level before departing as it varies with dam management.