Canyon of Almadenes rafting and cave exploration in Murcia

Navigate the canyon and its caves with a guide who knows the rock art and the animals

Canyon of Almadenes rafting is a three-hour activity in Murcia's protected natural area where you raft through a gallery forest, stop to learn about UNESCO-listed cave paintings over 8,000 years old, and enter two caves where otters live. The guide is trained in both the activity and the region's history, flora and fauna. A photo report, all equipment, and insurance are included.

The Experience

Canyon of Almadenes sits in a protected natural area in Murcia with 150 species of flora and fauna — otters, herons, woodpeckers, and others — and a gallery forest that is the best preserved in the region. The rafting itself is level 1, suitable for all fitness levels, and the three-hour activity moves through the canyon by boat with a guide who is trained in the history and ecology of the place, not just the paddling. You stop midway at Los Abrigos del Pozo, where the guide gives a talk-workshop about cave paintings declared World Heritage by UNESCO that are more than 8,000 years old.

After the stop, you re-enter the boat and paddle into the Cave of the Otters, where a couple of these animals actually live. The guide explains what you are seeing — the geology, the wildlife, the way the canyon formed — as you move through it. All the necessary material comes with you: vest, helmet, shovel, boats. A qualified guide leads the activity in English or Spanish, and you get a photo report at the end. Insurance is included.

After you book, contact the company directly via WhatsApp [phone]) to confirm that the minimum number of passengers has been reached to run the activity that day.

What’s included

• Photo report.
• rock art workshop at Los Abrigos del Pozo.
• access to the Cave of the Otters and Cave of the Monigotes.
• all equipment including vest, helmet, shovel and boats.
• qualified guide in English or Spanish.
• internal transfer during the activity.
• insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Cañón y Cañón Multiaventura

Is this one for you?This activity suits anyone who wants to move through a canyon and caves with a guide who explains what you are seeing — the 8,000-year-old rock art, the wildlife, the geology — rather than just paddling through. Level 1 rafting means no experience needed, and the three-hour pace leaves room for the workshop stop without rushing.

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Top questions

What are the cave paintings at Los Abrigos del Pozo?

The cave paintings at Los Abrigos del Pozo are rock art over 8,000 years old, declared World Heritage by UNESCO. The guide stops the activity midway through to give a talk-workshop explaining the paintings and their significance to the region.

Do I need rafting experience to do this activity?

No. Canyon of Almadenes is level 1 rafting, suitable for all physical fitness levels and all audiences. The guide handles the technical side while you move through the canyon and caves.

Will I actually see otters in the Cave of the Otters?

The Cave of the Otters is home to a couple of otters that live there. The guide can point them out and explain their behavior and habitat as you paddle through.

What wildlife might I see in the canyon besides the otters?

The canyon's gallery forest holds 150 species of flora and fauna, including fisherman martins, herons, woodpeckers, peacock owls, and partridge eagles. The guide will identify and explain what you encounter as you move through the protected area.

How long does the activity take?

The activity takes three hours total, including the boat ride through the canyon, the stop at Los Abrigos del Pozo for the cave painting workshop, and entry into the Cave of the Otters.

What equipment do I need to bring?

You don't bring any equipment. All necessary material is provided: vest, helmet, shovel, and boats. You just need to wear clothes suitable for getting wet and bring a change if you prefer.