Rafting is considered one of the most exciting and fun adventure sports and activities you can do. Ideal in both summer and spring, whether with family, friends or work colleagues, you don’t need to have any previous knowledge.
We know that you are looking for the best rafting destinations in Spain, so today we bring you this list full of recommendations to write down for your next trip.
Llavorsí – Pyrenees
A destination par excellence for any lover of this outdoor sport. In the Catalan Pyrenees you will find the Noguera Pallaresa river, famous for its white waters and for being one of the best rivers in Europe for rafting.
In the Lleida Pyrenees is Llavorsí, a charming mountain village where you can enjoy this activity in Pallars. We know the charm of this natural environment, and that is why RocRoi has an adventure activity centre in Llavorsí.
One of our specialities is rafting, and we have an unbeatable offer where you can choose the stretch of river to start your experience. We take care of the technical equipment and provide you with our experienced guides to make your experience safe and fun in equal parts. Our greatest commitment is to offer a complete experience, which is why we improve safety every year. Thanks to our distribution department, we renew the material used in our facilities every year.
Among the options you can choose the Rialp section, ideal for the more adventurous, as this is the section with the most rapids on the river. Another option is the section from Baén to Collegats, perfect to enjoy with family and friends, in the natural setting of the Alto Pirineo Natural Park. There is also Montardit, the central stretch of the Noguera Pallaresa. It is known for being the longest stretch of the river, as well as having numerous rapids that you can’t miss.
Exclusive descents, with lunch included or even with the opportunity to practice another sport such as kayaking in the Torrassa Lake, without a doubt a TOP destination to enjoy rafting.
Murillo de Gállego – Pyrenees
In the Aragonese pre-Pyrenees, in Huesca, you can enjoy the white waters of the Gállego river, under the gaze of the Mallos de Riglos.
Our UR Pirineos activity centre, in the Kingdom of the Mallos, is a real paradise where you can enjoy this adventure.
Discover the Gállego River through its rapids, which have levels III to IV, in a route that lasts an average of 2 hours in the water. If you come with your family, the grade II rapids are waiting for you to enjoy with the little ones, as they are suitable for children from 8 years old.
The combination of rapids and calm backwaters results in an adrenaline-filled experience as well as enchanting scenery.
For more experienced rafters, there is the option of advanced rafting. This experience starts at the Pantano de la Peña reservoir, where you will be able to launch yourself into the strongest rapids of the river, classified as grade III to IV, and finish with a swim on the beach at Murillo de Gállego.
Sierras of Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas – Jaén
The Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park is in the province of Jaén, Andalucía. A stunning natural paradise, considered the largest protected area in Spain.
With a rich biodiversity, it is a perfect destination where you can experience the natural beauty and environment offered by the landscape along the Guadalquivir River. It has two options for rafting. On the one hand, the 9 km stretch between the Agustines Bridge and the Ortega Bridge is perfect for a safe start, being suitable for children from 7 years old. And, on the other hand, the “Pure Nature” option, with a 4-metre jump from the Saro Bridge, you will visit the Cascada Aguas Sierra Cazorla, the Arroyo Chillar and you will be able to admire the 14-metre fall surrounded by nature.
River Cabriel in Hoces de Cabriel – Valencia
In the centre of Spain is the Hoces del Cabriel Nature Reserve, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Here you can enjoy rafting surrounded by nature on the Cabriel River.
The most popular section of the route is the Tamayo section, which is about 8 km long. It is ideal for beginners and non-beginners alike. You will enjoy rapids, currents and calm areas where you can take advantage and swim while having fun.
This is the closest rafting area to Madrid and Valencia, offering spectacular natural scenery. It has an initiation level, suitable for children from 8 years old. Our guides will provide you with the necessary technical equipment, as well as giving you a brief talk about the paddling technique, safety rules and how the activity works, with the aim of making your experience unforgettable!
Picos de Europa – Cantabria
The Picos de Europa in Cantabria has numerous opportunities for rafting in the waters of its rivers. Located within the Picos de Europa Natural Park, you will find an adventure centre with expertise in water sports.
The Deva River is undoubtedly one of the best options for this sport. Thanks to the great flow of water it enjoys, you can enjoy all the adrenaline of the descent in the section from the village of La Hermida to Puentelles, where you will challenge its rapids.
Another option is to practice this sport on the Ebro River, suitable for the whole family thanks to its intermediate level, where children from 6 years old can participate in the summer months. Outdoor in its purest form for the whole family!
If you’ve been rafting before, your ideal option is the Cares River, suitable only for adults who want to experience the river to the fullest. Our advice is to be careful or you will miss its incredible rapids such as La Pasarela, El Muro del Agua or El Monolito, among others.
RocRoi, present in more than 20 Biosphere Reserves in Spain
As nature lovers, our commitment since the beginning of this adventure has always been to take care of the natural environment where the activities we offer take place. For this reason, we are involved in different initiatives that seek to reduce the social and environmental pressure that destroys our beloved environment, as well as to raise awareness of the importance of caring for the environment through educational events.
We have a wide range of outdoor activities and sports in more than 20 Biosphere Reserves. From the Sierra Nevada National Park, the Picos de Europa National Park, the Doñana National Park, the Aigüestortes i Sant Maurici National Park, the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park and the Montseny Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve, among others.
Sport, environment, safety and sustainability is our top priority.
