Protected areas, rock art, World Heritage Sites... Discover it all on this rafting activity at Cañón de Almadenes. You'll have the time of your life!
Rafting at Cañón de Almadenes
At the time you choose, we'll meet at the Venta Esperanza restaurant, located on the road between Calasparra and Jumilla. From here, we'll move to the starting point of the activity.
Ready for an adventure? If this is your first time rafting, not to worry! We'll give you an introductory talk to explain how to navigate with the paddles. Once we have learned the technique, we'll get equipped with a life vest and helmet and get into the rafts.
We'll descend through a level 1 rafting section, paddling down the most spectacular stretch of the Segura river, specifically the segment that runs through the canyon of Almadenes. Did you know that it has been declared a Protected Natural Area? As we make our way down the river, we'll tell you many curiosities about the biodiversity of this place and the riparian forest.
During the tour, we'll make several stops to get off the raft and explore the hidden treasures of the region, such as Abrigos del Pozo, a historical landmark. Here we can find the cave of the Monigotes, declared a World Heritage Site for its prehistoric paintings, where we'll attend a cave art workshop.
We'll also stop at the Cueva de las Nutrias, a cave known for its cute otters. Then we'll return to the boat and continue paddling through what's known as Paraje de la Maestra and the Alfonso XII Reservoir until we reach La Mulata Dam, where this 3-hour adventure will end.
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