Canyoning excursion in Rio Verde, near Nerja

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From€150
1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 9 years-old and up

Dive into the turquoise waters of Río Verde in Andalusia on a guided canyoning trip featuring 9m rappels, optional jumps, open to beginners!

August 2026
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Meeting point:

Restaurant El Capricho. Carretera Del Suspiro, s/n, 18698 Otivar, Granada, Granada, España

Spoken languages:

German, English, French, Spanish

Cancellation: Super flexible

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About the activity

Plunge into the emerald and turquoise waters of Andalusia on an exciting outing of canyoning in Río Verde. Hidden within the Sierra de Almijara Natural Park near Almuñécar and just 50 minutes by car from Málaga, the Río Verde gorge is celebrated across southern Spain for its spring-fed pools and limestone geology sculpted by water over thousands of years. As you enter the gorge, dramatic vertical rock walls frame a crystal-clear riverbed where sunlight illuminates deep natural pools. This aquatic haven offers the ideal setting to experience canyoning in Río Verde while surrounding yourself with pristine Mediterranean landscapes.

Your descent follows an action-packed river route designed to blend adrenaline with natural beauty. After gearing up with a high-quality neoprene wetsuit, canyoning harness, and helmet, you will follow your professional guide directly into the riverbed. The journey includes exhilarating natural water slides, deep swimming pools (pozas), and natural jumps into clear water. You will also conquer two mandatory technical rappels down flowing waterfalls. Throughout the descent, your certified guide manages all safety ropes, letting you enjoy the river with complete peace of mind while a full photo report captures your best moments.

Although the gorge features exciting obstacles, the activity remains accessible to beginners and active families looking for a thrilling intermediate excursion. All cliff jumps along the route are completely optional, allowing every participant to adapt the challenge to their comfort level by taking walking or rappelling paths. High-standard safety gear is provided, and rental canyoning shoes are available on-site for optimal grip on slick riverbed rocks.

Operating during the ideal warm months when aquatic conditions are optimal, this canyoning in Río Verde adventure provides the ultimate outdoor escape in southern Spain. Book your trip today and get ready to jump, slide, and rappel through Andalusia's most famous natural gorge!

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Hans Alfred Beck Juel J., Denmark — 24/07/2026
5/5
Very great day with good amount of sightseeing and challenging sport
Susanne M., Netherlands — 17/08/2019
5/5
It is full on with all sorts of thrills and fun. We did the entire canyon which included the hike to the top of the canyon and a great range of jumps, abseiling and slides with various levels of difficulties. Everybody booking this is in for a real treat.
Daniel P., United Kingdom — 31/08/2023
5/5
Amazing
Frank L., Ireland — 06/06/2022
5/5
Canyoning in Rio Verde
Marc T., Switzerland — 26/05/2022
5/5
Très bien pour découvrir le canyoning. L’instructeur Daniel sait mettre tout le monde en confiance. Attention pour ceux qui ne sont pas très sportif ça reste une activité qui demande un peu d’endurance

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