Rock climbing course in Adeje: learn sport climbing outdoors

Women and children climb better because they use their feet more efficiently.

A rock climbing course in Adeje teaches you sport climbing technique on natural volcanic walls in a canyon setting, with helmet, harness, rope and carabiner provided. The session runs three hours and covers walls of different heights and difficulty levels, scaled to your ability. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian.

The Experience

The course starts with a 20-minute walk into the barranco del Rey canyon in Arona, where volcanic rock walls rise up to 20 meters high. The canyon itself is over 200 meters deep and dotted with caves left by the Guanche people. Once you reach the climbing area, you'll be fitted with a helmet, harness, rope and carabiner — everything stays on throughout, keeping you secured to the rope at all times. The guide will teach you the technique of sport climbing and show you how to move on the rock.

You'll try several walls of different heights and difficulty levels, choosing which ones match your ability. It doesn't matter if your first climb covers 5 meters or 20 — the course is built around what you can do that day. The guide adjusts the route and the challenge to suit you, so beginners and experienced climbers work at their own pace on the same rock face.

Transport is included, and the guide stays with you throughout. A small poodle named V joins the group as a companion on the walk and during the climbing.

What’s included

• Helmet, harness, rope and carabiner.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• transport to the climbing area.
• instruction in sport climbing technique tailored to your level.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adrenaline adventure Tenerfie

Is this one for you?You climb the rock yourself with the guide teaching and securing you — not a spectator experience. Choose this if you want hands-on instruction in a real outdoor setting with the safety gear and expertise built in, rather than figuring out climbing on your own or watching someone else demonstrate it.

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Top questions

How long does the rock climbing course in Adeje take?

The course runs for three hours, which includes the 20-minute walk into the canyon and the climbing instruction on the rock walls.

What equipment do I get for the climbing course?

The course provides a helmet, harness, rope and carabiner — all the gear stays on you during the climb to keep you secured at all times.

Can I climb if I've never done it before?

Yes. The guide teaches you sport climbing technique from the start and scales the walls to your ability, so beginners and experienced climbers both work at their own level.

What are the rock walls like in the barranco del Rey?

The canyon holds several volcanic rock walls of different heights and difficulty levels, ranging up to 20 meters high. The canyon itself is over 200 meters deep and contains caves from the Guanche people.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is available in English, Spanish or Italian.

Is transport included in the climbing course?

Yes, transport to and from the climbing area in Adeje is included in the course price.