Gran Canaria Coasteering: Abseil, Climb & Zipline Adventure

The Atlantic cliffs are already moving beneath your feet

You hike to a cliff-top cave, abseil down to sea level with a professional guide, climb coastal rocks using chains, zipline 35 meters over the Atlantic, then climb the final rock face to 125 meters above the water. Harness and helmet included. The whole adventure takes you from mountain to ocean and back, with snacks at the end to process what you just did.

Step-by-step itinerary

Coasteering adventure along Gran Canaria coast

• Hike along the cliff
• Explore ancient aboriginal cave
• Abseil down to coastline
• Climb along the sea route
• Pass the thrilling chain pass
• Zipline 35 meters over sea
• Climb Atlantic Rock to summit
• Relax and enjoy snacks

The Experience

The hike starts at the cliff edge, and within the first stretch you're standing at the mouth of an ancient aboriginal cave carved into the rock face. Your guide checks your harness (professional mountain guide, always belayed, always safe), and then you're backing over the lip with ropes, descending toward the ocean 125 meters below. The abseil takes you down to the coastline itself, where the real coasteering in Gran Canaria begins. This is not a walk. This is climbing along the sea.

Once you're at water level, the route follows the rocks themselves. There's a section called the chain pass: metal chains bolted into the stone, and you're using them to move across the face while the Atlantic rolls underneath. Your guide teaches the technique as you go, and the equipment is all there: harness, helmet, everything fitted. The climbing is graded easy to moderate, but the setting is anything but ordinary. You're not on a gym wall. You're on the actual coast of Gran Canaria, reading the rock, feeling the spray.

Then comes the zipline. Thirty-five meters, strung out over the waves, and you're flying across open ocean before the line brings you back to solid rock. After that rush, the final push is an easy climb up the Atlantic rock itself until you're standing at the top, 125 meters above the sea. From there, the whole route spreads out below you: the caves, the coastline, the path you just took. The adventure ends back at the starting point with snacks and that view, the one that makes you understand why they designed this route in the first place.

From June through August, the zipline swaps for water jumps instead, so the route shifts with the season. No prior experience is required: only a moderate level of fitness and the willingness to move on rock and rope. If the date you want is full, contact them directly. There's often a waiting list spot available.

What’s included

Your day includes a professional mountain guide, harness, helmet, instruction in climbing and abseiling technique, the abseil descent to sea level, the coastal climbing route with chain pass, the 35-meter zipline over the ocean, the final rock climb to 125 meters above sea level, and snacks at the end with views of the entire route from above.

Days and timesSat · 10:00

Ages14 to 55 years · Under 14 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “In the parking close to the roundabout of Playa de Caleta (Agaete)”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by RockNatour Experiences

Is this one for you?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want a full-day adventure mixing mountain and ocean without needing prior climbing experience. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns. The route involves sustained physical effort, height, and exposure to the sea.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Do I need climbing or abseiling experience?

No. The guide teaches all techniques as you go. You need moderate fitness and the ability to move on rock and rope, but not prior experience.

What happens if I'm afraid of heights?

The abseil and zipline both involve height. The guide is always attached to you with a safety rope during the abseil, but if heights are a significant concern, this route may not be the right fit.

Is the chain pass difficult?

It's graded easy to moderate climbing. The chains are bolted into the rock and your guide is with you, but you are moving along the actual coastline with the sea below.

What's included in the price?

Harness, helmet, and professional mountain guide. You provide moderate fitness and willingness to abseil, climb, and zipline.

What's the difference between summer and winter routes?

June to August, the zipline is replaced with water jumps. The rest of the route (cave, abseil, chain pass, and final climb) stays the same.

How long does the whole adventure take?

The itinerary does not specify total duration, but plan for a full morning or afternoon based on the number of stages and the coastal climbing involved.

What if my date is fully booked?

Contact RockNatour Gran Canaria directly via WhatsApp or email to ask about waiting list spots. They often have last-minute availability.

Is this safe?

Yes. You're always belayed by a professional mountain guide with a safety rope during the abseil and technical sections. All equipment is provided and fitted.