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Canyoning in the Guadalmina Ravine, Málaga
The Guadalmina Canyon or Ravine of the Angosturas, is located in Benahavis, a town located between Ronda , Estepona and Marbella. This ravine is formed in the bed of the Guadalmina River in the area known as "Charco de las Mozas".
The rivers that cross Benahavis are: Guadalmina, Guadaiza and Guadalmansa.
It is the ideal ravine for those people who want to start in this sport since it has a low difficulty and a short length of 1000 meters. This activity can be done by families and groups of children.
The level of the ravine is beginner level and the estimated time for the descent is approximately three hours.
During the tour you will find different jumping areas, fun slides and rappels.
As for technical data, the Guadalmina River ravine has a slope almost at the end of the ravine of less than 50 meters that you will overcome with a rappel.
The descent can be done at any time of the year due to its low level of difficulty.
Ravine tour
During the descent you will cross very beautiful places of great natural beauty, with narrows and waterfalls several meters high. You will also find areas of canyons and caves that form the river; and limestone rock areas.
It is an easy descent, the only small difficulty is two siphons that are on the way.
The entrance to the descent is through the "Charco de las Mozas", at the entrance to the town of Benahavis. When you begin the descent you will find a pool where you can bathe. You will then encounter a rappel.
In the central part of the descent you will cross a narrower area called "cahorro", the most beautiful part of the ravine. This part is characterized by the existence of slippery rock where you can enjoy fun jumps and slides.
The ravine ends with a small dam where you can enjoy a good swim in the waters of the Guadalmina River.
Throughout the tour you will enjoy a spectacular landscape surrounded by mountains.
