Descent of the Sella from Arriondas

The Sella River Descent is an activity for which no prior experience or sailing knowledge is required, but swimming skills are required to defend ourselves in case of a dip, as it is a water activity. 

The Sella River Descent by Canoe from Arriondas is the most famous adventure and active tourism activity in Asturias. It is a fun excursion along the Sella River, between Arriondas, near the Picos de Europa, and Llovio (a town just before Ribadesella). It is a very simple activity that you can do with friends, your partner, or with children. All you need is swimming skills and an adventurous spirit. 

We have 1, 2, and 3-seater canoes, premium self-draining and anti-tip models, with the option of adding a padded backrest so you can enjoy the descent of the Sella River in maximum comfort. Along the Sella descent, you will find several beach bars where you can rest and have a snack, river beaches where you can stop for lunch, and pools where you can swim. 

Departure location

• Our starting point is strategically located at the Arriondas Bridge, the starting point of the International Sella Descent. The classic outing to enjoy the full Sella festival. 
• Two routes to choose from, SHORT and LONG: 
• You have two options, a medium section of about 8 km and a longer one of about 15 km to Llovio (Ribadesella). 

Essential requirements

• Know how to swim 
• Don’t be afraid of water 
• Children minimum 5 years old or 1’15m 
• Up to 14 years old in a double canoe 

Includes: 

• Canoe rental and rowing
• Watertight container for carrying objects (1 per canoe) 
• Life jacket 
• Initial canoe management talk 
• Accident insurance 
• Free parking 
• Changing rooms 
• At the end of the descent, drivers will be transferred to the start 

What things do we recommend you bring for the activity: 

•  Swimsuit and T-shirt to cover yourself 
• Shoes attached to the foot 
• Sunscreen and sunglasses with strap 
• Towel for the stops 
• Drinks and food for the day 
• Money if you want to have something at the beach bars 
• Dry clothes for after the descent change you