Canoeing and kayaking in Milan, is it possible? Two water sports that would seem impossible to practice in an urban setting are instead practicable in different parts of the city. From the Idroscalo, an artificial lake considered the "sea of Milan," to the Navigli, there are several sports centers that offer activities and canoe or kayak courses in Milan.
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Our two-and-a-half-hour canoe and trekking tour in the Comazzo oxbow is your chance to immerse yourself in biodiversity-rich, dynamic and evocative landscapes. You will feel part of nature and immerse yourself in a peaceful and evocative aquatic and woodland environment.
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Although at first glance they might appear to be the same thing, canoeing and kayaking are actually two different sports.
A paddle is utilized in both, but while canoeing makes use of a single-blade paddle, kayaking employs a double-blade paddle. This involves a different technique for maintaining direction and a different posture on board.
The two boats have different shapes and characteristics: the kayak is lighter and more agile than the canoe, but the canoe is more stable and can facilitate beginners.
Not everyone knows that Milan was once a city rich in waterways. Today, most of these canals have been buried and covered with asphalt, but some sections remain in daylight. We are talking about the famous Navigli canals that, starting from the center of Milan, go for miles and miles into the Lombardy countryside: an ideal trail for canoe or kayak tours in Milan.
Starting from the Darsena, it is possible to venture from the city center to the open countryside, leaving behind the chaos of the metropolis and rediscovering the fascinating beauty of the surrounding nature.
There are also numerous sports clubs offering canoe or kayak courses in Milan, both in the Navigli and Idroscalo areas. A way to learn how to paddle on your doorstep and then be ready to venture out on more complex routes, perhaps in the mountains.
A simple kayak or canoe tour in Milan costs around 25 or 30 euros per person. It is a different matter if you want to take an actual kayaking course. In this case, given also the longer duration of the activity, prices start from 60 euros for an introductory course.
Gifting a kayaking or canoeing course in Milan will open the door to a complete and exciting sport, an activity that is not only good for your health and fitness, but also gives you the opportunity to get out and venture into nature. Canoeing and kayaking are also suitable sports for children, allowing them to develop strength, endurance and coordination and to be in contact with the aquatic environment, which is beneficial for the body and spirit.
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09 Apr 2023 | Canoe tour and trekking to the Comazzo launch
Beautiful experience in the silence of nature. Canoeing was fun. Simone was very good, his love for nature and his work really shone through.
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Francesca S.
