Fun for adrenaline-junkies
Risk-junkies have to try canyoning at least once. It really is an adrenaline rush! It's an incredible mix of feelings that makes you forget everything for a few hours and you end up with an indescribable feeling of bodily peace.
The best part of Spain for canyoning is Huesca. There are incredibly dizzying canyons in Huesca, but if you're a first-timer perhaps it's better to start somewhere a bit simpler and easier, like Cantabria. Cantabria has several rivers that have a beautiful river gorges for canyoning.
You have different canyons for different ability levels. One of the simplest is the Saja River, located in the Reserva de Saja natural park. The best thing about this area is that people with varying skill levels can do it since the more complicated areas can be bypassed on foot (this is not the case in most canyons, where once you start there's no going back). This was the reason we decided to canyon down this ravine. We were quite a large group and there were people who were somewhat hesitant or timid and others who were gung-ho for adventure.
First, you walk through the reserve down to the ravine for around half an hour. The trail isn't hard, but it’s a little odd since you're in a wetsuit and helmet. Then the fun begins. The ravine is full of wonderful slides and jumps that make you feel like a wild man!
It's all pretty straightforward except the last part where you're faced with a jump of about eight meters. Those who are afraid can walk down, so again, it's suitable for all levels. We loved it! We did it with a multi-adventure company that took care of everything and wasn't expensive. It's called K2aventure and operates all year long. But, of course, you should be careful because there are obviously better and worse times of year to go canyoning.
