Guided canoe trip through the Lozoya Valley in the Sierra de Madrid

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a paddle and discover the most peaceful and refreshing spot in the Sierra Norte.

Enjoy a revitalising 1½-hour group canoe trip, gliding along the calm waters of the Riosequillo Reservoir, right in the heart of the Lozoya Valley. Guided by an expert instructor, you’ll venture into a unique natural landscape far from the crowds, where you can relax whilst observing the local wildlife from the water. This activity is tailor-made for families and beginners, and also includes a spectacular stop to cool off with a refreshing dip in the reservoir.

What we will do

We’ll meet at the agreed time at the meeting point in Gargantilla del Lozoya. Once there, we’ll be welcomed and will walk a short distance to the jetty, already feeling completely disconnected from the Lozoya Valley.

We’ll be given all the necessary equipment by our guides (who are also qualified lifeguards) . We’ll put on the compulsory lifejackets and listen to a brief introductory briefing covering key safety recommendations and basic paddling instructions to make the most of the experience. And we’re ready to hit the water! We’ll set off to explore the calm waters of the reservoir on a shared route lasting approximately one and a half hours, surrounded by spectacular vegetation and enjoying the views of the surrounding meadows, where we’ll easily spot cows, calves, horses and numerous birds. During the trip, we’ll take the opportunity to stop for a swim and a refreshing dip.

We’ll set off back to the jetty, paddling leisurely at our own pace, and say goodbye to the instructors, feeling fully re-energised for the rest of the day.

Who it is aimed at

This route is specially designed for families, groups of friends and people with no previous canoeing experience.

To take part, you must be at least 1 metre tall.

You must be able to swim, although you will have the support and buoyancy of a life jacket at all times .

The maximum weight allowed per participant is 110 kg.

Minors must always be accompanied by a responsible adult in the canoe.

Children under 1. 25 metres tall travel completely FREE in the central seat, turning your double canoe into a triple, or the triple into a quadruple, depending on your booking.

This activity is not permitted for pregnant women, people in wheelchairs or those with reduced mobility, for safety reasons relating to boarding and navigation.

Other information

The experience is available from May to October.

You will need to contact the organisers in advance to confirm the exact meeting point.

The activity is run as a shared experience in groups of between 1 and 14 participants at a time.

When making your booking, you can select the boat configuration that best suits your group:

• Guided tour in a two-person canoe.
• Guided tour in a three-person canoe. (Please note that if a child under 1. 25 m is travelling for free, they will be added as an extra place on top of the option you choose) .

Free parking is available at the meeting point. Access by public transport is difficult to arrange to fit the activity’s timetable.

Pets are not allowed on the tour, but they can wait at the meeting point’s facilities.

Recommended clothing

Swimsuit

Don't forget to bring

• Waterproof bag for personal belongings
• Sun cream