Do you know which are the areas to do Rafting in Asturias? Principado de Asturias is one of the natural paradises of Spain, that offers the possibility of descending into brave waters whilst enjoying a beautiful landscape. In this guide, we will give you information about prices and rafting companies in Asturias.

Rafting is one of the most entertaining water activities. It is a team sport where coordination comes with entertainment. It is the perfect plan to do with friends, workmates or family from spring to autumn.

What is this sport about?

Rafting consists of descending into brave waters in an inflatable boat. Boats usually have a capacity of between 8 and 10 people, apart from the instructor. All the participants must row to get to the destination and avoid all the obstacles that they will be passing through. The instructor will be guiding the boat, as well as setting the pace and direction. Besides, he or she will be warning you about the jumps or rapids along the tour, so that you will be ready to scream and enjoy.

We leave you here a video so that you can further know how a descending into Deva river works:

What requirements are necessary to do it?

Rafting is a team sport, but if you are a couple or a group under 6 people, you don’t have to worry since you will be put together with another group and enjoy the tour together. In Asturias, the minimum age to do rafting is 14 years old and always accompanied by an adult. Here you can look at rafting tours offers in Asturias.

You will have to work well together, join forces to row in the same direction, avoid obstacles, jump, turn, scream, laugh, swim, sing...

What do I need to bring to do the activity?

You will be given all the equipment by the instructors. First, you must wear a neoprene wetsuit, helmet and life jacket and then you will be ready to take the row. Once you have equipped yourself, you will be given a safety briefing about the tour, where you will be told how the tour will run, the level of difficulty and, most important of all, how to row in the correct direction. Once you have acquired all this knowledge, it is the time to going into the water and starting the adventure.

How many levels are there?

Rafting has a difficult range of 6 levels. Levels I-II are initiation levels that are suitable for children from 6 or 7 years onwards since they are entertaining and easy tours. Levels III-IV are intermediate levels, that are suitable for people from 14 years onwards. They are entertaining and obstacle tours, with jumps and rapids. And finally, levels V-VI, which are aimed at people who are in top physical condition and with previous experience descending brave waters.

What are the best white water rafting rivers in Asturias?

- Sella River: The Sella is a renowned river of Asturias because of its traditional descending. The Sella River is also the most popular area to do rafting. It is a level III rafting tour, aimed at people from 14 years old onwards. Cangas de Onis, Parres and Ribadesella are the commonly traveled areas. The best time of the year to do rafting here is usually spring, from March to June.

- Cares River: The Cares descending locates between Asturias and Cantabria. It is a stage where water descends stronger, therefore it is considered rafting level III-IV. If descending here, you will be enjoying incredible views of Picos de Europa.

- Deva River: When the Sella river doesn’t carry enough water to do rafting descents, the Deva river, in Cantabria, the next province, is a perfect alternative. This is a level II-III rafting descent, which can be usually done all year round.

Another similar activity to rafting is canoe-raft. Canoe-raft is about descending in two-seaters inflatable canoes. As canoes are lighter boats, they don’t require a determinate strength of water. Therefore, canoe-raft can be enjoyed all year round.

The only requirement to do rafting is knowing how to swim and coming eagerly to have a good time. Do you join us?