714 meters of water. This is the distance that separates the Huelva town from Sanlúcar del Guadiana and the Portuguese municipality of Alcoutim. Both towns have been working together for more than a decade to try to find a way to connect both banks beyond getting on a small boat and crossing the river.
David Jarma, a British citizen living in Huelva and a lover of adventure sports, had the idea of linking the two towns through a zip line, a project that has finally come true: "Zero Limit”.
Cross the river at 80 km / h
This is the first zip line cross-border in the world and with its 720 meters in length it is also the longest in Spain. And what about speed? Well, the user can cross the river at a speed between 70 and 80 km / h. All this has involved an investment of 250,000 euros.
A very appetizing route
Although you can already enjoy the world's first cross-border zip line, the official opening will be in early December, specifically during the Constitution Bridge. Jarman has set himself a challenge to exceed 25,000 trips a year, calculations that he hopes to surpass because it is a very appetizing journey. In addition, it is an experience safe, fun and unforgettable due to the beauty of its location.
Only if the weather allows it
If you wish, you can now approach this municipality of 500 inhabitants to live this experience with the purchase of the ticket worth 15 euros, which includes the ferry back to Sanlúcar from Alcotium. Of course, the company plans to close the service in the coming years from the second half of November to February, since it cannot be used if the weather does not allow it.
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