If it is your first time visiting Malaga or doing a descent in the Sierra de Málaga, you will be a little lost as to which areas to go canyoning. We leave you with the 7 best areas to go canyoning in the Sierra de Málaga:
The 7 best areas for canyoning in the Sierra de Málaga
1. Guadalmina Ravine
It is one of the best places to start practicing this sport due to its low difficulty and its fun slides. It is located in the town of Benahavis, near Marbella on the Costa del Sol. It is formed in the bed of the Guadalmina River in the area recognized as the "Charco de las Mozas" where you can enjoy a beautiful landscape with family and friends and 10 minutes from the beach.
The instructors will help you pass the rappels without any difficulty.
2. Sima del Diablo Ravine
Perfect to get started in canyoning in Malaga. It is located in the Genal Valley in Juzcar (Pueblo Pitufo), 23 kilometers from the town of Ronda (Málaga).
The entrance to the ravine is from the bed of the Zúa River and at a normal pace the estimated duration of the ravine is 2 hours.
Any time of the year is good for descending. The ravine runs through a riverside forest that is obscured in some places by its vegetation, but which does not make it difficult to descend the riverbed.
3. Jorox Ravine
Jorox is a village located in the municipality of Alozaina, in the province of Málaga. The river rises at the Jorox spring, as the name indicates, and runs through the entire village of Jorox. It is located on the border that separates the Sierra de las Nieves and the region of Guadalhorce.
It has a route of 300 meters and 8 rappels. The estimated completion time is 2 and a half hours and a medium difficulty.
It has crystal clear waters and green pools. It ends with a large rappel that ends in a beautiful emerald pool.
4. Buitreras Canyon
Located in the Los Alcornocales Natural Park, it was declared a natural monument in Malaga. It is the most important canyon in the area and one of the most prominent. It is located in the municipality of Cortes de la Frontera and has a length of about 1600 meters with a slope of 80 meters.
The estimated duration of the descent is 5 hours and the recommended time is in summer and autumn before the rains.
It is a regulated channel that has 4 rappels and a limestone gorge sculpted by the passage of time.
5. Barranco de Zarzalones or Río Grande
It is located in the foothills of the Sierra de las Nieves. The descent begins in the Cueva de los Zarzalones, it has jumps, slides and rappels ideal for getting started in canyoning. It has an approximate slope of 100 meters.
The estimated time for the day is 5 hours depending on logistics, approach and return.
The level of difficulty varies depending on the time of year; In summer it has a low difficulty, but in winter or rainy seasons it is advisable not to practice this sport or only for experts.
6. Barranco de Majales
The ravine is located in the municipality of Júzcar, it is part of the same hydrographic basin as Arroyo de las Zúas (Ravine Sima del Diablo), located northwest of Júzcar.
It has an approximate length of 2000 meters with a slope of about 160 meters. The estimated duration is 2 hours and can be done at any time of the year.
It stands out for being a very comfortable channel, with crystal clear waters and views of the valley and the town of Júzcar. It has jumps and pools to have a good time with your friends or family.
7. Almanchares Ravine
It is located in the Natural Park of Almijara, Tejeda and Alhama, it flows into the Guaro River and this at its once in theriver of Vélez.
The length of the ravine is 1000 meters with a drop of about 200 meters. It has 12 easily overcomeable rappels since it is an initiation ravine with a low level of difficulty.
It is a ravine with crystal clear waters, jumps, rappelling and passages ideal for people who are new to this sport.
The descent can be done at any time of the year and its estimated duration is about 2 hours.
