Canoeing down the Nalón River from Las Caldas – Trubia

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The canoe descent of the Nalón River along the Oviedo section runs between the towns of Las Caldas, where the hot springs of the Balneario Real originate, and Trubia, home to the 19th-century Santa Bárbara weapons factory and the start of the Bear Trail. An ideal activity for lovers of water sports, adventure, and bird and animal watching. It’s one of the most beautiful and fun stretches for canoeing in Asturias. Book now and enjoy an unforgettable experience.

The descent is always carried out with an instructor to teach you how to handle the canoe, guide you through each rapid, ensure your safety throughout the trip, and show you the most spectacular corners and species of this almost unspoiled natural area in Oviedo.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why raft the Nalón River in Las Caldas, Oviedo?

A unique river with an amazing history, the longest and most powerful river in Asturias, with a lot of movement, spectacular riparian forest scenery, hundreds of aquatic birds, and even a Florida turtle that often greets us among the rocks!

You’ll scream, laugh, and take a dip! That’s what you’re here for, right?

This adventure activity is designed for couples, families, and friends who love water, wild nature, physical exercise, adrenaline, and who want to have fun and have a good time.

Before canoeing down the Nalón River, you should know:

The Nalón River alternates backwaters with currents and GRADE II mini-rapids. This means you’ll encounter areas where the river’s gradient changes, with irregular waves, windmills, and obstacles in the currents (as classified by the International Canoe Federation). These rapids make for a fun descent. If you don’t handle the canoe well, they can knock you into the water and make you laugh, making the descent even more entertaining.

Essential requirements

• Know how to swim
• Don’t be afraid of water
• Children aged 8 or over

Where is the Nalón River descent departure location?

• The departure is in Las Caldas, a town 7 km from the center of Oviedo. The area has ample free parking and a city bus service from the city center (line G2). It offers restaurants, cafes, and recreational areas.
• Nalón Descent Section in Oviedo
• A total of 6 km that you will complete accompanied by a guide, surrounded by nature and with no canoes other than Naturaller’s.

Includes

• High-end self-draining canoe rental and paddle
• Watertight storage container (1 per canoe)
• Life jacket
• Refreshments (chocolate bar and water)
• Landscape interpreter during the descent
• Initial canoe handling briefing
• Road vehicle escort for rapid assistance
• Accident insurance
• Free parking
• Changing rooms*
• At the end of the descent, free group transfer to the starting point

We recommend bringing

• Swimsuit and T-shirt to cover up
• Shoes secured to your foot
• Sunscreen and glasses with a strap
• Towel for the stops
• Drink to hydrate
• Dry clothes to change into after the descent