SUMMER BREEZE AND TAPAS Sunshine Whitewater in the Spanish Pyrenees

Not every kayaking trip needs to be focused on pushing limits or paddling hard, consequential whitewater. Sometimes, you crave a pure joy trip—paddling Class Fun, spending time in beautiful river valleys with playful whitewater, spectacular scenery, delicious food, and easy lifestyling. Enter, the Spanish Pyrenees. With nearly year-round dam release flows and multiple pristine river valleys to choose from, plus tapas, sunshine, and campgrounds with pools, spring and summer in the Pyrenees is Class Joy at its best.

Christian Zicke

Rugged mountains, clear blue rivers, delicious food, friendly people. Combined with tons of Class II, III, and IV whitewater, the Spanish Pyrenees are a perfect destination for paddlers not seeking the ultimate adrenaline kick. Rather, it is a destination to calm down, enjoy the beauty of life, and relax. To take in the mountain scenery from the river or one of the swimming pools every campsite offers, an ice-cold beer in one hand and a snack in the other. Welcome to the land of whitewater and tapas! The Pyrenean Mountains form the border between France and Spain, spanning nearly 500 km (310 mi) as they connect the Mediterranean Sea to the east with the Atlantic Ocean to the west. In between are many, many rivers. Unfortunately, hydroelectric development is common…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Winter 2024

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