What to do · Valderrobres and the Matarraña
Kayaking on Pena reservoir
Information
- From
- €15 per hour
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- Late June – mid-September
- Who it's for
- Able to swim
Pena reservoir, about ten minutes from Beceite and Valderrobres, is 2.5 km long with calm waters among mountains such as the Perigañol, the Caixa or the Picosa. In summer, Servicios Turísticos Senda opens the Matarranya Nàutic centre on its shore, with kayaks, paddle surf boards and pedalos with a slide.
The reservoir
According to Senda, the reservoir covers about 129 hectares, with a width of 700 m and a depth of up to 30 m when full. The Fundación Valderrobres Patrimonial places it 5 km from the town and notes that it was built over a hundred years ago to regulate the River Pena, a tributary of the Matarraña. Around it there are picnic areas and paths; among the mountains that surround it the Caixa stands out, the old Peña de Aznar Laganya, which can be climbed by a path.
What the activity is like
It is a hire, not a guided excursion: you arrive at the centre, the instructor explains the rules of use and you set out to paddle at your own pace around the reservoir. There are single, double and triple kayaks. Senda presents it as a low-difficulty activity, suitable for all ages; the only condition is that you can swim. On the shore there is a small kiosk for a drink before or after, and the instructors suggest nearby routes on foot or by bike with views of the Ports of Beceite.
Price and hours
Single kayak, €15 an hour; double, €20 an hour. Every day from 11:00 to 19:00, from late June to mid-September; other dates, to be checked. It includes the boat, paddle, life jacket, the instructor's briefing, and accident and civil liability insurance. There are 16 places across the single, double and triple kayaks.
Book on Senda's website or on 978 890 723 and 646 644 910; the office is at Arrabal del Puente, 16, in Beceite. You get there by your own means. If you are travelling by motorhome, Senda offers to take you to the water sports centre: ask about availability on 646 644 910.
What to combine it with
In the morning, the walk over the bridge and through the old town of Valderrobres; in the afternoon, the water. If you prefer to walk, the Parrizal boardwalks start from Beceite. Senda also organises the 4x4 route through the Ports.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to book?
It is not essential, but there are 16 places across all the kayaks.
Is there anything to drink?
A small kiosk next to the centre.
Can children go?
It is suitable for all ages; the condition is that you can swim.
As a familyWith teenagers
Who runs it
- Servicios Turísticos SendaKayak hire on the Pena reservoir Visit their website
