The best rafting spots in Europe

When you think of European travel, iconic images of London’s Big Ben, Rome’s Colosseum or Paris’ Eiffel Tower may slip into your mind at first thought versus, say, exhilarating whitewater. However, if you’re a bit of an adrenaline junkie, there’s no shortage of world-renowned whitewater rafting in Europe. If you go between May and October—prime paddling months—here’s where to find some of the best rafting in Europe.

In the past few years, Croatia has become the hot spot for travellers wanting to enjoy a Mediterranean paradise, complete with pristine, crystal waters and buzzing nightlife. The major cities vacationers like to visit include Split and Dubrovnik. These beachside villages are known to be party towns. But Croatia has quite a few hidden gems to offer just a short trip from the coast. The rivers in Croatia flow through an almost completely untouched paradise- and offer a thrilling ride for those who want to do more than just lay on the beach!

What are the most exciting white water rafting rivers in Europe? We’ll tell ya. Why? Because we know it and we like to share! Tara Sport rafting club is coming from Europe, and more precisely, from mountainous Balkans where many wild rivers are born. One of them is probably the most amazing rafting river in Europe.

White-water rafting is an outdoor recreational activity which involves navigating rough waters using an inflatable raft. In some sections of rivers, rafting is an extreme sport which can turn out fatal. People wishing to enjoy this exhilarating sport should know the difficulty of each run. The rapids have different grades from I to V ranging from lowest to toughest. Adrenaline junkies take rough waters compared to families involved in white-water rafting.

Rafting trips in Europe feature everything from advanced whitewater in the Alps to man-made courses in England. Many European rafting trips provide a great way to see the rich history of Europe. Trips in Switzerland, France, Slovenia and Austria sometimes float through small mountain villages, vineyards, and farmland.

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