El Bicho del Pantano

El Bicho del Pantano is a company specialized in adventure sports and outdoor activities located in the Toledo town of San Román de los Montes, approximately 80 kilometers from the city of Toledo.

Its catalog of activities includes many activities and, in addition, some of them are water sports that are normally only done on the beach but that with El Bicho del Pantano you can do in reservoirs:

- Hiking: Take the best hiking routes through Toledo accompanied by expert guides who know the area. It is a very relaxed but very healthy exercise.

- Archery: Concentrate, aim, breathe and shoot. If you are good you will be able to hit the center of the target. If not, keep practicing until you get it.

- Ski and Snowboard: Practice and learn snow sports with El Bicho del Pantano. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, you can also do snowshoeing, building igloos, snow sledding...

-Wakeboard: Dare to do this sport in which you are towed by a motorboat while you slide over the water with a board.

- Kitesurfing: This sport mixes surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. With the instructors of El Bicho del Pantano you will be able to learn and progress quickly.

- Windsurf: Windsurf in a reservoir and learn all the secrets of this sport.

There are many other activities such as kayaking, canoeing, canoes, sailing...

Do you want to do a different activity while enjoying nature? El Bicho del Pantano Canoas offers you canoe routes where you can relax while you let yourself be carried away by the gentle rocking of the waters and contemplate the landscape. The company is located in San Román de los Montes, less than an hour by car from the city of Toledo.

The canoe activities of El Bicho del Pantano can have three modalities:

- Courses: Learn to row and handle the canoe with the qualified instructors of El Bicho del Pantano. Everyone can row without too many problems, but if you are taught the proper technique you will go faster and get less tired.

- Guided excursions: Tour the Entrepeñas reservoir or the Cazalegas reservoir in the company of an instructor. Both have very calm waters, so the excursions are very relaxed and suitable for all audiences. The main objective is not so much to do physical exercise as to enjoy a relaxed activity in the countryside.

- Canoe rental: You can also rent canoes to take a tour on your own. This allows you to go at your own pace and without having to depend on anyone.

Kayaks are one of the adventure activities par excellence. Its popularity is due to the fact that anyone can do it, although those looking for a challenge can also do harder routes. El Bicho del Pantano Kayaks is a company specialized in renting kayaks that also organizes routes and courses for those who have never ridden this boat before. It is located in San Román de los Montes, about 50 minutes by car from the city of Toledo, but kayak activities take place in the Entrepeñas or Cazalegas reservoirs.

With The Swamp Bug you can do:

- Courses: Rowing is easy, but if you are taught by professional instructors it will be even easier. You will also be able to learn tricks and more advanced techniques so that you can handle the kayak like a true professional.

- Excursions: Tour the Entrepeñas or Cazalegas reservoir in the company of an instructor who will guide you and indicate the most interesting things you will find along the route (flora, flauna, curious rock formations , places with history, etc.).

- Rental: If you like to go more on your own, without the company of a monitor who tells you, you can also do it. Kayaking is a sport that many people do alone because they like to concentrate and take advantage of having some time to think and disconnect.

Go canoeing in a reservoir withEl Bicho del Pantano Canoeing. This company is located in the town of San Román de los Montes, province of Toledo, just over three-quarters of an hour by car from the city of Toledo.

The advantage of being able to canoe in a reservoir is that the waters are always much calmer than in any river. In these conditions, handling the canoe is really simple, to the point that even children can practice this sport.

The possibilities of El Bicho del Pantano are several, but all canoeing activities always take place in the Entrepeñas reservoir or the Cazalegas reservoir:

- Canoeing courses: there are courses for all levels, from beginners to advanced. Logically, the techniques learned in each are different. In any case, learning canoeing with a qualified instructor will give you confidence and security for future tours that you can do later.

- Guided excursions: The El Bicho del Pantano instructors will accompany you on a canoe tour through the Entrepeñas reservoir or the Cazalegas reservoir. Enjoy the activity even more by doing it in the company of a person with experience and a lot of knowledge of the area, which will allow you to learn some of its secrets.

- Canoe rental: The most independent who prefer to go on their own without depending on anyone can opt for this option. All equipment supplied is top quality

Sailing courses in the interior of the peninsula? With El Bicho del Pantano Vela it is possible. This company is located in the Toledo town of San Román de los Montes, located 85 kilometers west of the city of Toledo. The sailing activities offered are carried out in reservoirs. Specifically, it can be in the Cazalegas reservoir (Talavera de la Reina) or in the entre peñas reservoir (Sacedón).

The possible sailing activities are the following:

- Sailing baptisms: Sailing baptisms are very quick courses, of very short duration, that serve to give participants a very general and brief vision of the world of sailing. They are designed as a way to get in touch with the medium so that they can see if they are interested and want to continue with it in the future or not.

- Sailing courses: The courses are taught for groups of at least 4 people by professional instructors. You will learn all the secrets to sail without problems and always have the wind in your favor. There are also courses for specific titles such as the PNB or the PER.

- Excursions: Enjoy sailing without the worry of having to take care of the boat, since the El Bicho del Pantano instructors take care of it. The only thing you and your friends will have to do is relax and contemplate the landscape.

You no longer need to go to the beach to practice windsurfing. With El Bicho del Pantano Windsurf you can windsurf in swamps and have as much fun as you do in the sea. The company has its facilities in the municipality of San Román de los Montes, about 80 kilometers west of Toledo. Windsurfing activities, however, take place in the Entrepeñas and Cazalegas reservoirs.

Swamp windsurfing is very similar to sea windsurfing, with the difference that there are hardly any waves. This is ideal for novice students who have little experience, since they will be able to practice with a little more security and confidence.

The possible activities are:

- Courses: There are both introductory and advanced courses. You will be able to learn everything you need to windsurf independently, without needing the support of instructors.

- Rental of material: Once you have enough level to handle yourself, you can only rent material and practice on your own. The secret to progress is training, and the more you go out, the more you will advance and improve.

Windsurfing can be done 365 days a year. The instructors are qualified and the material is perfectly approved.

If you like water skiing you will like wakeboarding. And if you have never tried it you have to do it. El Bicho del Pantano gives you the Wakeboard opportunity to wakeboard on a reservoir. The company has its facilities in the Toledo town of San Román de los Montes, approximately 80 kilometers west from the city of Toledo.

Wakeboarding is a sport very similar to water skiing, with the difference that instead of skis a single, wider board is used, which may be reminiscent of the boards used in snowboarding. The key is to use the wake left by the boat that drags the wakeboarder to do jumps and pirouettes, since it can serve as a ramp.

With El Bicho del Pantano you can wakeboard in the Entrepeñas or Cazalegas reservoirs. The boat they use has a power of 340 hp and leaves a wake of 1.30 meters, perfect for practicing this sport. You can go out any day of the week and throughout the year as long as weather conditions allow it. You can also tow with other toys such as donuts, giant banana, etc.

Skiing is easy if you have someone to teach you how to do it. With El Bicho del Pantano Esquí you can take trips with ski classes to the resorts of Sierra Nevada or the Pyrenees or even outside of Spain. It is a perfect activity both to go with friends and for larger groups such as end-of-year school trips.

Ski courses are offered in conjunction with other services. What is offered are trips with accommodation included, equipment rental, ski passes and ski lessons. You can also hire other options such as transportation, lunches and dinners, request higher category accommodation, etc.

The ski courses are taught by qualified instructors with several years of experience. The level of the classes is always adapted to the members of the group, since in skiing it is essential to be able to progress comfortably, without having bad times because the slopes are very complicated or steep. The groups are also small so that the monitor can monitor the progress of all the students.

In addition to skiing, with Bicho del Pantano you can also do other snow activities such as snowboarding, snowshoeing, igloo construction, dog sledding...

El Bicho del Pantano Snowboard is, as its name indicates, a company specialized in organizing snowboard courses. Its facilities are in San Román de los Montes, province of Toledo, but the courses are organized in different ski resorts in Spain (Sierra Nevada, Formigal, etc.) and even abroad.

Snowboarding is an exciting sport and quite easy to learn. The learning curve can be a little steep at first (the first two days) but once you get over it it's pretty easy to keep progressing. If you have the support and help of professional monitors like those at El Bicho del Pantano that curve will be much smoother.

The courses are offered within travel packs that include everything necessary to enjoy an unforgettable experience: ski course, equipment rental, accommodation near the slopes and a ski pass to access them. Of course, the services can be included or changed to, for example, include transfer to the slopes and the hotel, means of transportation to make the trip, meals and/or dinners, etc.

In addition to snowboarding, El Bicho del Pantano also organizes other typical snow activities such as a dog sleigh ride, snowshoe routes and excursions, igloo building courses, and skiing. ..

If you are looking for both physical and mental well-being, hiking is a highly recommended sport. Walking through nature is very relaxing and serves to disconnect from the daily routine. El Bicho del Pantano Senderismo is a company specialized in organizing this type of routes. The company is in San Román de los Montes (Toledo) and organizes different tours to places in the area.

Specifically, the El Bicho del Pantano routes can run through the Sierra de San Vicente, the Sierra de Gredos or through the pine forests of the Entrepeñas reservoir. The route, however, is not always the same, since it depends on several factors. For example, we must take into account the physical level of the participants, which will largely determine the difficulty of the route. It can also depend, for example, on the time customers have to take a shorter or longer route.

All routes are always done in the company of qualified instructors. They know the area well and all its secrets, so they can point out the points of greatest interest. This makes the activity even more interesting.

In addition to hiking, there is the possibility of doing other similar activities such as rural-road and/or environmental education courses. This type of course can be done for both adults and children, logically adapting the content to each profile.

Dare to discover the countryside and nature while you exercise.

Archery was a fundamental activity for survival several centuries ago. Today, fortunately, this is not the case, but you can learn to shoot archery with El Bicho del Pantano Tiro con Arco. This company has its facilities in San Román de los Montes, province of Toledo, just 45 minutes by car from the city of Toledo.

Archery is a sport that requires a lot of concentration and patience. It is especially recommended for children and young people, who will have a great time. You can practice archery in two modalities:

- Traditional archery: Practice your aim by trying to hit the center of the target from different distances and angles. You can start closer and move further away as you become more skilled. The instructors at El Bicho del Pantano will help you at all times, giving you advice and correcting your technique.

- 3D Archery: This innovative modality aims to get as close as possible to what hunting with a bow was like in its day. You will have to hit different objects placed around the field. In addition to good aim, you will have to have good eyesight to discover them.

All the material provided by Bicho del Pantano is of the highest quality, and the instructors are qualified.

Kitesurfing is a sport that incorporates a traction kite to the surfboard. In this way the kiter can move on the board pushed by the wind. It is one of the most popular aquatic activities and now you can practice it inland (in swamps and reservoirs) thanks to El Bicho del Pantano Kitesurf. This company is located in the Toledo town of San Román de los Montes, approximately 55 minutes by car from the city of Toledo.

The fundamental objective of the El Bicho del Pantano courses is that at the end of the courses, students can rent equipment and kitesurf on their own, without having to hire classes with instructors. They are always taught in very small groups, of no more than 4 people with each monitor. An example of the class program for a two-day course could be the following:

- First class: The first thing is theory on land about safety, care of the material, assembly and disassembly of the kite and board. Later there will be practical exercises, also on land, aimed at helping students learn how to handle and control the kite with ease and comfort.

- Second class: With everything learned in the first class, students can now enter the water. First, you learn techniques without a board such as bodydrag or waterstar and, once these are mastered, you start using the board to be able to navigate and put into practice everything you have learned so far.