FAQs

Spain remains one of the best value destinations in Europe for a whole year  getaway. Sun everywhere, this country is statistically Europe’s sunniest, good weather, Mediterranean beaches and food in the South, Northern instead more mountainous areas, wilder beauty, colder weather and lot more rain followed by a big range natural landscapes dominated for forest and valleys, National and Natural parks, and some of the best rivers for White water Sports in this beautiful country .

Of course the Pyrenees (Northern Spain) is our Top-seller destination with a large mountain range from the Cantabrian Sea to the Mediterranean, separates northern Spain from the rest of Europe. With 450 kilometres long, is sharing territory with Navarre, Aragon and Catalonia.

There are infinity of reasons to come and discover Northern, its a hiker’s paradise, ideal for hunters and fishing lovers and for adventurer like you, this is a beautiful place where nature speaks for herself.

You can find in the Pyrenees one of our best Wildest rivers in Spain : Noguera Pallaresa river – located on the autonomous region of Catalonia (North-East of Spain) and rated one of the best Rafting rivers in Spain. There is up to 52km of navigable water with different grades along the way, on spring time (April, May, mid June)this descend can be in some rapids class III and IV  and in summer period (July to Oct) class II and III.

However we do have  other fast-flowing rivers too in our site,  like:

In Northern:  Murillo river in the Aragon,  as well as Cantabria with the Ebro river and Asturias with Sella, Cares and Deva….

On the area of Galicia : Miño (Pontevedra)

Near the coast mid-southern Spain :  Valencia and Cuenca with (Cabriel river), Andalucia with Genil river.

Most of our rivers in Spain are basically navigable from spring to summer when the river flows are at their maximum. Some rivers in the north are also navigable in autumn and winter thanks to the abundant rainfall they receive at this time of year, and some others that are starting flowing up due the melting snow.

We are coming from class I-II like Ebro river on the Catalan part, or Sella and Deva in Asturias.. to class III-IV in Spring time on the Noguera Pallaresa.

So, we could say that each one has its particularity, and in some locations if weather conditions are ok, is possible to have all year round activity.

Kayaking is probably the sport that gives you a more direct contact with nature being as well the friendliest with it. You can enjoy this sport both inland and along the almost 8,000 kilometres of Spain’s coastline, finding beauty spots, spectacular cliffs, caves… corners only accessible by your kayak while you explore its unique and beautifully conserved landscapes.

It is important to know that a sea kayak is pretty different than a white water kayak. Sea kayak is much longer between 4-5 meters, in many cases more stable, thanks to its bulkheads, practically unsinkable, easy to use because you can cruise for hours in comfort.

Basics to practise this sport are the following:

• Always be informed in advanced of the forecast
• Knowledge of the vessel kayak and rescue and self-rescue techniques (eskimo- roll)
• Consume energy-rich foods and drink during your trips

Sea kayaking or some other activities we are offering at PADDLEINSPAIN.COM are sports which you do not need to have previous experience unless you take an specific tour that requires you a certain level of paddling on a kayak,  be in a good shape or physic level its also important for an expedition, however we offer plenty of guided tours on a sit-on-top kayak that the only you need is taking your time, and if the weather conditions are good, enjoy the best surrounding area without tiring yourself

Yes, in our 99% of water activities is necessary to know how to swim (at least the basics) and also be confident in the open water.

Every Activity description on our site it says what is included and what we recommend to bring, but most of our water activities such as Rafting, kayaking, hidrospeed, Canyoning, Canoeing, where water is involved we always recommend to take with you:

• Bathing suit
• Tie-on water shoes (there is some centers that neoprene boots are included on the activity but not all, on that case read carefully on your activity description to find out)
• Mountain boots or trainers to get wet for the Canyon activity.
• Towel
• Sport clothing according on the activity

Yes most of them are with our local guide accompanying  the whole tour, however you can find some self guided, very specific and you only need to be on time on the meeting place take your equipment and on your arrival or ending tour you will have the collecting arrange.

Want to lie in a hammock and not move until cocktail time?

Or maybe you are the one that need to go forward and find your perfect activity on your getaway??… Then, you are on the right place!

Once you have decide where to go in Spain, its easy to check what we offer, and during your stay you can add one of our best experiences posted, just  by activity or simply by destination and see what we have near you.

Do not find what you are looking for? Then ask to our experts we can recommend or give you tailored advises.  CONTACT US.

Do not wait until the last minute to book your slots. If you are ready organizing your holiday trip and want to book your experience just need to fill up the form on the activity site by : Book the tour.

Do not wait until the last minute to book your slots. If you are ready organizing your holiday trip and want to book your experience just need to fill up the form on the activity site by : Book the tour.

You can proceed on your payment by:

– Bank account transfer to :  BBVA – ES85 0182 3254 63 0201799961
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-By PayPal (fee 4% )

– by VISA/MASTER CARD.

as soon as you decide to book online your slots, our system will ask you to chose your method of payment, if you take Credit card or Paypal, a pre-authorization will be applied to your booking in order to check and confirm your slots.

As soon as your activity is confirmed your payment will be final submitted,

if your slots are not confirmed, our booking department will try to give you an alternative date/time. If you accept to change date, then your payment will be proceed it, if not directly your pre-order will be cancelled and no charge submitted.

Paddleinspain is a real company established in Vilanova I la Geltrú (Barcelona) and operating under an Independent Trvl Agent license: GC-003927

We operate a secured website and work with one of the largest service provider in the world Paypal and if you pay by CC, your credit card number, name, address, and telephone number are protected by powerful Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption technology as it travels through the Internet.

As soon your slots are confirmed, and your payment go through, you will receive and email from us with your confirmation and Voucher where indicates your meeting point, our center provider location, and all contact details.

Please make sure our confirmation did not go to your spam folder – if its not there neither, please contact us at : info@paddleinspain.com or by the phone : 00 34 682173225

Not necessary, just be on time on your meeting and on your date, and if there is any inconvenience (you get lost, or are arriving late) please then yes, contact us as soon as possible.

Be informed that non shows means you loose your experience – check our cancellation policy to have more information.

All cancellations must be made in accordance with all our locations. Most of the rates and programs in paddleinspain.com may be cancelled without charge 72 hours prior to the schedule day of your arrival.

A cancellation fee of 30% total amount will apply to any booking cancelled within 48hours of arrival time (it means that the rest of your booking will be reimbursed to the same method of payment was done).

In case of a Non Show or cancellation withing less than 48hrs a cancellation fee of 100% will apply, it means that you will loose the total amount of your reservation.

Any changes on your booking before your arrival can be done without extra charge as long as not vary the total amount of your program.

If our local guide cancel your tour by reason of force majeure, please contact us at : info@paddleinspain.com – indicate your booking # , name , and date cancelled and we will take care of it as soon as possible.

Your payment will be refunded through the same method of payment you’ve done.