Main characteristics excursion: SR18400-3 | |
Time of the year | : all year (depending on the weather) |
Difficulty level | : grade II (medium) |
Physical level | : medium |
Start location | : Camping Órgiva |
Duration | : 2 hours (5 km) |
No. of persons | : 6 - 40 persons |
Price a person | : € 25 - 50 (depending on boat size) |
Insurance incl. | : assistance insurance, civil liability insurance |
The trip starts at Cortijo del Granaillo, a place next to the river just outside Tíjola. You will canoe 5 km down the river until you reach the bridge of Órgiva which is the end of the trip. This part of the river Guadalfeo is relatively quiet and has is graded II which means straight forward rapids with wide, clear channels which are evident without scouting.
The descending takes place in canoes of one, two or more places and under the supervision of qualified instructors. For this activity are autovaciables dugouts used (also known as sit on top or unsinkable) that are characterized by its high volume, high buoyancy and offer in general, an important sense of confidence to the user, who can easily climb back on the cano in case he dropped into the water. In the rapids, these canoes are very stable.
Shirt, bathing suit, sunscreen, towel and spare clothing and shoes.