Río Verde Canyoning: Turquoise Water Jumps Near Granada

You rappel twice and jump into pools so clear you see the bottom.

Río Verde canyoning is a guided activity in Parque Natural de las Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama where you walk, swim, slide, jump and rappel through a canyon river for about 4 hours. The route includes 6–7 jumps of up to 9 meters and two mandatory rappels of 6 and 9 meters, designed for families and beginners with moderate fitness. Park entry and all safety equipment are included. Your guide is a certified professional who leads in English or Spanish. You choose between a private tour with your own van or an open group departure.

The experience

The canyon itself is the draw: turquoise water, limestone walls, and a sequence of natural pools separated by short hikes and water crossings. You start with a 45-minute hike from the parking area to the canyon entrance, already geared up in a wetsuit and harness. Once you reach the river, the 4.5-hour descent is a mix of walking along the streambed, swimming across deeper sections, sliding down natural rock chutes, and jumping into pools. The jumps range from small drops into waist-deep water to the full 9-meter plunges into the clearest pools: each one optional, though most people do them. The two rappels are fixed points where you clip into a rope and lower yourself down vertical sections. Your guide sets the pace and watches every person.

The guide handles all the technical setup and safety checks before you start. You wear a helmet, harness, and neoprene booties. The guide carries the ropes and rigging. The route is graded moderate, which means it suits families and people new to canyoning, but it does demand a steady pace and comfort in water. You'll be in and out of the river for hours, so the physical fitness requirement is real, not extreme, but genuine. The park access fee is built into the price, and the van ride to and from the trailhead is included. If you book a private tour, the van is yours alone, and if you choose the open group, you share it with other participants.

The day ends near the van, where you rinse off and change out of your gear. Your guide drives you back to the original meeting point. Bring a towel and a change of clothes. The operator does not provide snacks or bottled water, so pack what you'll need for the afternoon.

What’s included

• Park entry to Parque Natural de las Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama.
• full canyoning safety equipment including wetsuit, harness, helmet and neoprene booties.
• certified guide in English or Spanish.
• van transport to the canyon trailhead and back to the meeting point.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private TourGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 1 Apr 2027Exclusive to you and your group

Open GroupGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 2 Jun 2027Open to additional participants

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 to 60 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.

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Good to know

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

Operated by TUUR Canyoning

Is this one for you?Choose the private tour if your group wants to move at its own pace and avoid sharing the van. Pick the open group to meet other canyoners and split the cost. Either way, you need moderate fitness and comfort in water. This is a full afternoon of hiking, swimming and climbing, not a casual float.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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 24 h before the start.

How many jumps are in the Río Verde canyon?

The route includes 6 to 7 jumps ranging from small drops into shallow pools up to 9 meters into the deepest water. Each jump is optional, though the guide will show you how to do them safely.

What's the difference between the private tour and the open group?

The private tour gives you a dedicated van and guide for your group alone. The open group shares the van and guide with other participants. Both include the same canyon route, equipment, and park entry.

Do I need canyoning experience to do this?

No. The route is designed for families and beginners, and your certified guide teaches you everything as you go. You do need moderate physical fitness and comfort in water, since you'll be hiking, swimming, and moving through the river for about 4 hours.

What happens if I don't want to jump or rappel?

The jumps are optional. You can watch others or skip them entirely. The two rappels are mandatory parts of the route, since they're the only way down certain sections of the canyon.

What's included in the price?

Park entry to Parque Natural de las Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama; all safety gear (wetsuit, harness, helmet, booties); the guide's instruction and supervision; and van transport to and from the canyon. Snacks and bottled water are not included.

How long does the whole day take?

Plan for about 6 hours total: arrive 15 minutes early, a 45-minute hike to the canyon, 4.5 hours in the river, and the van ride back. Arrive at the meeting point ready to go.