On lakes and rivers in search of emotions
From windsurfing to kayaking: 5 water sports to practice in spring
In Trentino, water always changes shape, season after season. In winter, it is ice on the walls and snow on the mountains, while in spring it descends rapidly along the streams and forms waves on Lake Garda, under the gusts of the Ora, the wind most loved by surfers.
In this multifarious scenery, water is the stage to practice sports on, all year round. Starting in spring, you can try a variety of different sports: from windsurfing to rafting, from sailing to canoeing.
Here are a few tips on where you can practice these sports and how to best experience them.
Windsurfing
Lake Garda doesn’t need an introduction. It’s beautiful when viewed from the shoreline but truly amazing if enjoyed on board a windsurf, catching the Ora, the typical wind of the Garda, in your sail. This body of water offers a good range of services to sportspeople, including windsurfing schools and hire.
Rafting
Hop on an inflatable raft and take on the turbulent rapids of the Noce river, in Val di Sole, considered the best watercourse in Europe for freshwater sports.
In the midst of roaring waters and jarring rocks, the entire crew has to work together to overcome a common adversary: the river.
Sailing
Leave the humdrum of the city behind and, at an easy pace, let yourself be gently rocked by the wind: it’s time to take a sailing trip on the fantastic lakes of Trentino. The most famous lake for sailing is, without doubt, Lake Garda and the Ora wind, typical to this area and very much appreciated by sailing enthusiasts.
Canoeing
If you’d like to explore the hidden shorelines of Trentino’s lakes, then you have no other choice than to pick up a paddle and hop into a canoe. The spring breeze and the calm waters of the lake, typical on sunny days, are perfect for enjoying this activity and soaking up the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
Soft Rafting
If you prefer a more relaxing experience, we recommend you try soft rafting down the Adige river. A charming trip between the towns of Mori and Rovereto aboard an inflatable barge. A “sweeter” alternative to white water rafting which allows the crew to admire the city from an unusual perspective.
