10 River Kayak Tours in Spain Worth Getting Wet For

1.Seville Paddle Surf Sup in the Guadalquivir River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Spend about two hours paddleboarding from Plaza de Armas along the Guadalquivir. Guides such as Jesús, Daniel, Manuel, Dani, and Alexis teach the basics, share Seville stories, stop for a drink in Triana, and send photos and video afterward.

“This was such a fun and exciting activity! Our instructor Jesus was so sweet and helpful and cracked us up! I totally recommend this company. I was a beginner and by the end was a pro!”

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2.2–Hour Guadalquivir River Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 125 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Join Naturanda Turismo Ambiental for a two-hour Guadalquivir kayaking trip from Club Deportivo RemoSevilla. You’ll learn basic safety, paddle past Triana, Torre del Oro, Isla de La Cartuja, and Expo 92 landmarks, with English or Spanish guidance from instructors such as Alex, Juan, Karlos, or Rey.

“This kayak tour was really great! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating historical facts about the buildings we saw while padddling. The journey was both educational and entertaining, with breathtaking scenery throughout. An unforgettable experience that I highly recommend! Five stars!”

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3.Cangas de Onís: Sella River Canoeing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Start in quiet Las Rozas, four kilometers before Arriondas, then paddle the Sella for 4, 12, or 19 kilometers. Choose your distance as you go. K2 Aventura provides canoes, safety gear, return transport, changing rooms, and showers. English, French, and Spanish instruction is available.

“Goed geregeld, het materiaal was heel goed, het personeel vriendelijk en behulpzaam.”

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5.4-Hour Adventure Descent of the Sella River by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join Escuela Asturiana de Piragüismo for a self-guided kayak or canoe run from Arriondas toward Ribadesella. You get safety instructions, insurance, a watertight drum, and a choice of 7, 11, or 16 km, with return transport included. Miguel may assist families on the river.

“We spent a fantastic morning canoeing with my two children aged 9 and 5. From the start, the team was very welcoming and attentive. The little boy was with Miguel, one of the monitors, throughout the tour, and I can’t help but thank him for his patience and professionalism. My son felt safe, accompanied and happy, he enjoyed it so much! At first we had a hard time finding the rhythm – it’s not that easy to row together! – but Miguel encouraged us at all times, without pressure, with a lot of patience and empathy. At first there was a school group, but then the atmosphere became calmer and…”

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6.Oviedo: Canoe Descent on the Nalón River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $53

You paddle a lively stretch of the Nalón River between Las Caldas and Trubia with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Expect about six small rapids, quiet water, photo stops, safety instruction, canoe gear, a snack, changing rooms, and a driver transfer back to the start.

“Vraiment chouette belle nature et ses rapides faciles à franchir je recommande 🇪🇸👍”

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7.Arriondas: Canoeing Descent on the Sella River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

You’ll canoe 20 kilometers from Arriondas to Ribadesella on calm Sella River waters. Spanish-speaking staff provide a safety lesson, canoe, paddle, life jacket, storage bottle, changing rooms, and a return bus. Plan for wet clothes, food, water, and a leisurely outing between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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8.Guadalquivir River Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Spend two hours kayaking from Club Deportivo Triana along Seville’s Guadalquivir River. Your Spanish or English-speaking guide provides basic training, safety help, and a close look at Torre del Oro, Triana Bridge, Torre Sevilla, and the riverfront. Frank is one guide named in recent bookings.

“Frank our guide was awesome … good chill activity going down the river and seeing it from a different view”

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9.Descent of the Sella river in a canoe

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · from $34

You’ll paddle the Sella River between Arriondas and Llovio in a one-, two-, or three-seat canoe. Jaire Aventura provides instruction, equipment, parking, changing rooms, three finish points, and return transport. Choose 7, 10, or 15 km, with wetsuits available in spring and fall.

“Nos hizo buen día y sin aglomeraciones. El personal muy agradable y amables, nos guiaron muy bien en como usar la canoa y el recorrido. 100% recomendable. Fuimos en canoa de dos, la próxima vez repetiremos en canoa de uno para probar la experiencia de otra manera.”

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10.Canoeing down the Sella River

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $29Best value

Meet Canoas Oriente in Arriondas for a 2 to 5 hour Sella River canoe trip. Choose a 7 or 14 km route, paddle a two-person canoe, and use the provided life jacket, paddle, dry container, changing facilities, and return transport. Small children and service animals are welcome.

“Haben im Voraus bezahlt und eine Bestätigung erhalten. Als wir dort ankamen war der Laden zu und auch telefonisch konnte man niemanden erreichen.”

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