If we move to the periphery of the Los Alcornocales Natural Park, in the province of Málaga (Andalusia), more specifically between Cortes de la Frontera and El Colmenar, we find the spectacular Canyon Natural Monument de las Buitreras, in which the verticality of its walls and the 100 meters of depth draw special attention, which become 200 in the Vulture Gorge.
This canyon is perfect for canyoning with your friends, so we recommend that you first take a look at all the companies in the area specialized in the subject.

The Buitreras Canyon - Photo of the Junta de Andalucía


It is a very narrow canyon, in fact in many areas you can touch the walls on both sides at the same time.The Buitreras Canyon has been carved by the action of the Guadiaro River, which with its erosive force has shaped passageways and incredible cavities typical of karst landscapes.

Narrowing in the canyon


And to provide more beauty, the presence of certain unevenness that the river has to overcome, give rise to imposing waterfalls. There are some places in this canyon where darkness is present throughout the day, therefore, if we practice canyoning in these areas we will encounter bats.


The name of this canyon is not a name that arose by chance, but rather the griffon vultures found in this area have been the cause of the name ofBuitreras Canyon. Access to the canyon is somewhat difficult due to the steep terrain, and for this reason it is one of the best-known environments for adventure tourism sports such as climbing and canyoning.

Puente de los Alemanes


It can be accessed via the Puente de los Alemanes or by approaching from the Gaucín station parking lot. Access via the train track is totally prohibited. The penalty is very high. The cars will be left at the power station and then continue to the Puente de los Alemantes as I said previously.

Pool in the Buitreras Canyon


To carry out the descent of the Buitreras Canyon, we must keep in mind that there are two very different times to go canyoning, the season of heavy rains, which is the time in which the descent becomes an activity. very dangerous and it is not advisable for anyone to do it, and the other is one in which the tranquility of the waters allows us a much calmer route with highlights and many swimming areas.

Canyoning in the Buitreras Canyon



Data of interest
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Abseils: 4
  • Distance: 1.6 km
  • Elevation: 80 m
  • Coordinates: 36.556595, -5.367588
Without a doubt it is an exceptional place worth knowing. The descent can only be done at one time of the year, which is usually from July to September, as long as there is no rain forecast. In autumn, winter and spring it is not advisable to do so since it usually has a lot of flow.