This little inland paradise is located at the San Juan Reservoir, near the town of Pelayos de la Presa. It lies west of the Madrid region where both swimming and water sports are permitted. While trying them out, you'll enjoy 10 full kilometres of beaches with all the advantages of the coast but none of the drawbacks. Here the waters are calm with no waves, guaranteeing your session in whichever activity takes your fancy. It's time to begin - here are the options that'll send your adrenaline soaring.
The Evolution of Flyboarding at San Juan Reservoir
The Piquitesquí team takes your fun personally. They're in this business for the love of it, which shows in how they meticulously prepare each activity and work to let you be among the first to try every new trend in water sports. Making you fly over water is one such experience.
Flyboarding has become an essential activity providing sensations you won't find anywhere else. Though spectacular, it's easier than it looks, and their instructors will help you master it whether you're an adult or child (from age 12 if accompanied by guardians). With special boots on a board connected to a propulsion hose, you'll rise up to 4 metres above the reservoir's surface. Choose between 20-minute or 2-hour sessions to get the hang of it and attempt some acrobatics.
The best part? With Piquitesquí, flyboarding becomes a group activity. Your friends can join you on the boat (capacity for 5), watching, taking photos and cooling off while you move like a sci-fi character.
It won't be the only way to amaze them - this discipline now has an equally thrilling little brother that our team already offers. If you remember the jetpacks from adventure movies, try the real-life version with the jetpack. Worn on your back and controlled with your hands, you'll perform zig-zags and impossible manoeuvres.
Wakeboard and Water Ski Experts in Madrid
There are multiple ways to glide across San Juan Reservoir's waters while being towed comfortably by Piquitesquí's boat. The most classic (and recognisable) are wakeboarding and water skiing - differing mainly in using either a single board for both feet or two parallel skis (like snow skis). Book a 15-minute wake session and discover this addictive sport suitable for kids as young as 4.
You'll soon want more, but first explore all available variants: sit like on a chair with the air chair, gain stability kneeling on a kneeboard, or up the difficulty with monoskiing.
These options join other perfect group activities for families. Spend a day boating while trying to stay atop gigantic inflatable donuts towed simultaneously for multi-person rides. They can even arrange catering so you only need bring your swimsuit.
Surfing the Endless Wave Near the Capital
Surfing's brilliant... when there are waves. And when they're not too challenging for your level, delivering just the right thrill. Tricky, right? At Piquitesquí, the wave comes included and lasts as long as you want - created by the boat's wake which you ride using a wake surfboard.
Begin your 20 or 40-minute wake surf session (or custom duration) by holding the boat's tow rope. Once you've found your balance, release the rope - you'll be surfing a perfect, custom-sized, endless wave.
Now then - what's your excuse for not hitting the beach this summer?
