A real spectacle that takes place in natural surroundings
The International Descent of the River Pisuerga and the Palencian Canoe Festival
The International Descent of the River Pisuerga and the Palencian Canoe Festival was initiated in 1965 and is a competition in its category considered second only to the descent of the River Sella. A real spectacle that takes place in natural surroundings, and the course finishes at Alar del Rey.
The start of the course is in Olleros de Pisuerga, from where the canoeists descend for 17 kilometres through numerous rapids and the five dams: those of Mave, Becerril, Nogales, la Fábrica de Campos and el Soto.
General information
- General information:
- Castilla y León Tourist Interest
- Date:
- Second Sunday of august
Address
Alar del Rey. 34480 Palencia.
More information
Oficina de Turismo of Alar del Rey
C/ Almacenes, s/n Nave de los Picos. Alar del Rey. 34480 Palencia.
Teléfono: 648 279 871
Oficina de Turismo Regional of Palencia
Tourist Office of Alar del Rey
Casa del Canal. Alar del Rey. 34480 Palencia.
Telephone: 609 449 168