Inland water tourism: Swamps for activities this summer

Summer is approaching, and what you most want is to spend all day in the water. In Spain we have a large number of swamps where you can practice water sports such as canoeing, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, rafting, paddle surfing or flyboarding, among others.
We show you the swamps where you can do water activities this summer:

1. San Juan Reservoir

The San Juan Swamp is located 50 kilometers from the center of Madrid, a huge swamp surrounded by pine forests.
In the swamp you can do water activities such as canoeing, water skiing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and flyboarding. You can also take a bath if you prefer.



It is a very busy place in summer and is located near Pelayos de la Presa, a place where you can also take a bath. Take a look at all the rafting options you have near Madrid.

2. Buendía Reservoir

This reservoir is located between the provinces of Guadalajara and Cuenca. The waters of the reservoir come from the Guadiela River and are part of the Sea of ​​Castilla.
Its waters are perfect for swimming and practicing water sports such as water skiing, canoeing, sailing, canyoning, rafting and paddle surfing. Here you can see all the options.




3. Valmayor Reservoir

It is a reservoir belonging to the Guadarrama basin, in Valdemorillo. It also passes through El Escorial and Colmenarejo.
In the swamp you can practice sailing, rowing, windsurfing, canoeing, fishing and wakeboarding, perfect activities to practice in summer while enjoying the landscape and nature.




4. Orellana Reservoir

It is a reservoir on the Guadiana River in the province of Badajoz and is known as Costa Dulce de Extremadura.
In this reservoir, water sports are practiced such as windsurfing, sailing or canoeing. Fishing is also allowed and there is the possibility of renting jet skis. Check out all kayak options here.




5. Proserpina Swamp

Known as"La Charca", it is the oldest reservoir in Spain. It is located in the archaeological complex of Mérida. It is a quiet swamp that is built on the bed of the Pardillas River.
The main water activities that can be done in the swamp are canoeing and fishing. In summer it is a very busy place.




6. Nettle Swamp

The reservoir, also known as the Embalse González Lacasa, is located between the mountains of la Demanda, Urbión, Cebollera and Cameos, inLa Rioja.
Apart from being able to take a swim in the swamp, you can practice water sports such as canoeing, windsurfing or sailing. Look at all the canyoning options available.




7. Iznájar Reservoir

The Iznájar reservoir is located in the bed of the Genil River, in the province of Córdoba. It is the largest reservoir in Andalusia.
In this swamp you can practice water sports such as sailing, canoeing and paddle surfing. If you want to have a good time this summer, visit the Iznájar swamp and do some water sport like rafting.




8. Entrepeñas Reservoir

It is located in Guadalajara, in the middle of the Tajo River in the region of La Alcarria. They offer a lot of water activities such as rafting or in this swamp such as: flyboard, wake boarding, water skiing, canoeing and sailing. They can be done at any time of the year, but the best season is in summer.




9. Lanuza Reservoir

It is a natural area in the southern area of thePyrenees of Huesca, in the Valle de Tena. This reservoir collects the waters of the Gállego River and other torrents descending from the mountain.



They have an area set up only for swimming and another for water sports. Among the Canyoning in Huesca there are also canoeing, windsurfing, paddle surfing and sailing.
Now that you know where some of the best swamps for water adventure activities are located, what are you waiting for?