Guadalmina River canyoning from Estepona: Jumps and rappelling

Jump, rappel and swim through the Guadalmina River canyon

A guided canyoning activity on the Guadalmina River near Estepona where you jump (up to 5 meters, all optional), rappel down a 4-meter wall, and swim through canyon sections. The route is beginner-friendly, led by professional guides in English, Spanish or French, and includes all equipment, snacks and drinks. Children from age 10 are welcome.

The experience

You start at the meeting point with your guide and get fitted into a neoprene suit, harness and helmet. The guide walks you through the safe rappelling technique before you head into the canyon. The route itself doesn't demand complex climbing skills (it's built for people new to canyoning), so you move at a steady pace through the Guadalmina River landscape, crossing at a narrow point and swimming through sections of the canyon.

Along the way you encounter a series of jumps, all optional, ranging up to 5 meters high. A 4-meter rappel wall comes later in the route. The guide stops partway through to hand out snacks and drinks so you can catch your breath. At the end, your guide gives you video and photos from a GoPro to take home, and you head back to the meeting point.

The whole activity runs about 3 hours. You'll need to arrange your own transport to Estepona (transfers are available separately), and the minimum age is 10. The tour operates in English, Spanish and French, and all the safety gear, insurance and permits are included in the price.

What’s included

• Neoprene suit, harness and helmet.
• professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish or French.
• GoPro video and photos from your guide.
• up to 5 optional jumps during the tour.
• instruction in safe rappelling technique.
• all permits and licenses.
• snacks and drinks partway through.

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 09:30, from € 40 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Child (10 to 14 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by South Coast Aventuras

Is this one for you?The route involves water entry and a 4-meter rappel, so comfort in water and at heights matters, but the beginner-friendly design and optional jumps mean you set your own intensity level throughout the 3 hours.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 14 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

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 24 h before the start.

Can I do the jumps if I'm nervous about heights?

All jumps on the Guadalmina River route are optional, so you can skip any or all of them and still complete the full canyoning experience with the rappelling and swimming sections.

What's the 5-meter jump actually like?

The largest jump on this route is 5 meters high into a natural pool below. Your guide will show you the technique and you can watch others go first. It's the most thrilling part of the day, but entirely up to you.

Do I need to know how to swim?

You swim through sections of the canyon, so basic swimming ability is helpful. The guide stays with your group the whole time and the water sections are manageable for beginners.

What happens if I have a fear of water?

The Guadalmina River canyoning includes swimming through canyon sections, so if water entry is a concern, this activity may not be the best fit. Talk to the operator about what the swimming sections involve before booking.