Sella River (Bay of Biscay)

Ribadesella at the mouth of the Sella

The Sella is a river in the autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Geography

The Sella rises in the National Park Picos de Europa at the places Fonseya and Sajambre in the province of León to 1,100 meters above sea level, reached after a short run, the Asturias region and leads after 56 km in the Ribadesella in the Bay of Biscay.

Important places on Sella

The river flows through the communities of Ponga, Amieva, Cangas de Onis, Parres (Arriondas ), and Ribadesella.

Tributaries of the Sella

The Rio Sella flows through the mountain range of Picos de Europa, where it is fed by numerous mountain streams. Especially during the snow melt in the upper reaches of the river is often called " tearing ". Important tributaries are orographic right of Ponga and Piloña, from the left of the Dobra, Güeña and zardon.

Shipping

Commercial shipping is not operated on the Rio Sella; However, the canoeing and rafting sport is widespread. Every now and then are transported (even if only as a tourist attraction ) tied to trees and rafts down the river from the mountains.

Barrages

Barrages in the usual sense, there is the Rio Sella not, however, produce numerous water mills now also energy for the end user.

Tourism / Attractions

The river Sella is one of the most famous canoe areas in Spain. On the first Saturday in August annually organized by the International Canoe Federation. Also, the trout and salmon from the river are widely known, so that there are many fishing spots there. Along the river there are numerous off-road areas.