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Playspot: Spain, Galicia, Crecente, River Miño, Frieria Hole.

What's it like

A big and fast breaking wave and hole - not very dangerous, but not for beginners because it is very retentive.

It works between 200 to 400 cumecs (ten months per year). It has an eddie line only on the right side, but it is easy to catch. Absolutely all wave and hole moves are possible here: Blunt, Helix, Triky Woo, Mc Nasty, Panam...

How to get there

The spot is easy to find: it is situated just downstream of the Frieira Dam. From the A-52 Vigo - Madrid, in Cañiza take direction Crecente. Crecente is a very small town with 500 people and a big hydro power plant. There is only one road that crosses the river in the direction of Padrenda, and on this road you will see signposts for Frieira Electric Power Station.

There are 3 Airports at a 1 hour driving distance: Santiago de Compostela, Vigo and O Porto (Portugal). Cheap Flights are available from most major airports in Europe.

More info

• Playak article: Winter paddling in Galicia
• www.kayakonline.net
• www.arrepions.com

Locals

No problems with fishermen, rafters, spectators, aggresive farmers or land owners. Only friendly people and Portuguese and Spanish paddlers.

Events

This is the spot elected by the Spanish Canoe Federation for the 2008 Euro Championships, and in 2007 the Eurocup and Spanish Cup.

Nearest weather station (°C): Rua Orense, Centro, Diadema - SP, 09920-650, Brasil Daily Hourly Apr 14 21 18 19 4 Rain, Overcast Apr 15 20 17 18 4.8 Rain, Overcast Apr 16 24 17 19 11 Rain, Overcast Apr 17 21 18 19 5.5 Rain, Overcast Apr 18 23 18 19 0.8 Rain, Overcast Apr 19 24 18 20 1.5 Overcast Apr 20 22 17 19 4.9 Rain, Partially cloudy Apr 21 17 14 16 9.8 Rain, Overcast Apr 22 17 13 15 3.9 Rain, Partially cloudy Apr 23 18 13 15 1.4 Partially cloudy Apr 24 20 13 16 0.7 Partially cloudy Apr 25 19 14 16 1.2 Partially cloudy Apr 26 22 13 17 0 Clear Apr 27 23 14 18 0 Clear Apr 28 25 15 19 0.1 Clear Apr 29 27 16 21 0 Partially cloudy Credit