Sella River Canoeing
Descenso del Sella
Paddling down the Sella River from Arriondas is Asturias's most popular summer outdoor activity.
Many rental companies in town offer canoes, life jackets and waterproof barrels. You can choose a downstream route of about 7–15 km, with a vehicle waiting at the end to take you back. The water is calm, so beginners can join. The cost is about 25–35 euros.
The International Sella River Canoe Race is held on the first Saturday of August. More than eighty editions have been staged, and it is a town-wide festival, so accommodation is hard to book that week.
Opening hours
~10:00–18:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Mirador del Fitu
- Roman Bridge of Cangas de Onís
- Tito Bustillo Cave
- Holy Cave of Covadonga
- Basilica of Covadonga
- Lakes of Covadonga (Enol & Ercina)
- Mirador de Ordiales
- Gulpiyuri Beach