What you always ask us

For hire and the guided route, yes: just enough to stay afloat with the buoyancy aid on. For kayaking with children you don't, because the child always goes with an adult and the instructor is right there. If someone can't swim, tell us when you book and we'll find the best option.

In light rain we paddle just the same, and the reservoir looks beautiful with cloud on the peaks. What we don't do is go out in a storm or strong wind: in that case we let you know on WhatsApp that morning and move the day or cancel free of charge.

For hire, yes, in a double kayak and if the dog is calm on the water. We have buoyancy aids for dogs up to 30 kilos. On the guided route and the trips with children, it's better for them to stay on dry land.

From 5 for kayaking with children, from 8 in a double kayak with an adult, from 10 for paddleboarding and from 12 for the guided route. Under 18s come with their father, their mother or an adult who takes responsibility.

Yes, a hut with two changing rooms and a cold shower next to the jetty. There are small lockers for keys and wallets.

In July, August and on sunny weekends, yes, at least a day ahead. The rest of the year, if you turn up without booking and there are kayaks free, you go out straight away. Call or message us on WhatsApp.

Cold, nearly always: the reservoir collects water from the Picos de Europa. In August it reaches about 20 degrees; in May and October it doesn't go above 14, which is why we give you a wetsuit for paddleboarding in those months.