Zipline over the Tagus from the San Martín bridge

The Fly Toledo zipline crosses the Tagus next to the San Martín bridge, at the western end of the Jewish quarter: you set off from the bank of the old town, with the wall behind you, and fly over the river to the other bank. It is the simplest adventure activity in the city, with no minimum age and no booking, and fits well between two visits.

How it works

The start is at Bajada de San Martín 2, about 11 minutes' walk from the cathedral and five from San Juan de los Reyes. There they fit you with a helmet, harness and pulley, and hook you onto the steel cable. The final braking is done by a patented system, ZIPSTOP, which softens the landing. You land at Carretera de Navalpino 5, on the other side of the Tagus, and walk back over the San Martín bridge, with one of the best views of the river and the wall. Between the wait, the equipment and the return, allow about 15 minutes per person if there is no queue.

Hours, price and conditions

It is open every day of the year from 11:00 to 18:30. There is no booking: you go in order of arrival, buying the ticket at the zipline itself or on its website. Each ride costs €14.99 and the digital photo, €3.99. There is no minimum age; the weight range is 20 to 120 kg, and children under 20 kg can ride with an adult or another child. The operator recommends it for primary school children upwards and says it is accessible.

For large groups and schools it is best to call first: coaches can park in the arrival area. Phones: 647 657 443 and 693 464 845; email, [email protected]. The website does not publish the length of the cable or conditions regarding weather or health; if you have doubts, for example with back injuries or pregnancy, ask before paying.

With children

It is one of the few activities in Toledo designed for them too: there is no minimum age and the smallest can ride accompanied. As there is no booking, if you go on a busy day, go when it opens, at 11:00, so you do not depend on the wait. Groups of more than ten people should phone ahead. In summer, bring water and a hat for the queue.

What to do nearby

From the landing, instead of going straight back, you can continue along the bank: the Tagus ecological path follows the river round the old town and leads to the Valle viewpoints. If you prefer to continue with monuments, go up through the Jewish quarter: in a few minutes you are at Santa María la Blanca, the Tránsito Synagogue and Santo Tomé. If you come by car, the Recaredo car park and its escalators are near this side of the wall.