Ribadesella Canoe Adventure Guide

| Canyon to Sea · Dreamy Land-Water Day Trip🌟 🌊 Overview A hidden gem in northern Spain! Paddle a canoe 🚣‍♀️ along the Sella River through lush canyons all the way to the Atlantic Ocean 🌊! Enjoy breathtaking landscapes where mountains meet water, ending in a fairytale coastal town—experience it from both land and water, with photo-perfect moments 😍✨! ⏰ Opening Hours Year-round! Best season: May–September (warmer water + more sunshine) ⏳ Daily departure times: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (early slots recommended—fewer crowds & less sun!) 🎫 Ticket Prices Canoe package (includes gear + shuttle): Single canoe: ~€25–€30 Tandem canoe: ~€40–€45 ✨ Tip: Book early to save €5! Includes waterproof barrel + life vest 🦺 🚣‍♂️ Activities Canoe trip: 8–12 km easy route (~2.5–3.5 hours), beginner-friendly! Canyon exploration: Cliffs, caves, and waterfalls surround you 🌿—feels like *Jurassic Park*! Town stroll: End in Ribadesella for seafood 🦞 + colorful houses 🏠! 🚌 Transportation Starting point: Arriondas (meeting point for canoe companies) By car: ~40 min from Oviedo/Gijón, free parking 🅿️ By bus: ALSA to "Arriondas" station (shuttle picks you up here) 🚤 End point: Paddle straight to Ribadesella Beach, then shuttle back! 📅 Itinerary 7:30 AM Arrive in Arriondas by car/bus 8:00 AM Check-in + gear pickup → quick training (beginners master it in 10 mins!) 8:30 AM Start paddling! Enjoy canyons, splash around, take photos 📸 11:30 AM Reach the river mouth, gaze at the Cantabrian Sea 🌊 12:00 PM Explore Ribadesella: try authentic seafood paella 🥘 + visit Shell Beach 🐚 2:00 PM Shuttle return (~20 mins) 🎒 Packing List Clothing: Quick-dry shirt + sun protection 🌞, water shoes (no flip-flops!) Gear: Sunscreen❗, sunglasses 🕶️, waterproof phone case (must-have!), change of clothes Extras: Some cash (for ice cream 🍦), energy snacks 💡 Tips ✅ Tandem canoes save energy—great for couples/friends taking turns! ✅ Outdoor showers at the beach (€1), bring a towel! ❌ Avoid valuables—canoes may get slightly wet "Paddle through canyon sunbeams, drift toward ocean blue" 💦 This summer, be a land-and-water adventurer for a day!