Zarzalones: The 21m Waterfall Canyoning Near Marbella & Málaga
Overview
Level: 2 (of 4)
Zarzalones inferior is a beautiful canyon located in the heart of the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park.
If you are looking for an experience that, in terms of level, is halfway between the Guadalmina canyon (3h) and the Buitreras canyon (6h), this is the best option if you are near Marbella or Malaga, with about 4h of activity and suitable for children from 9 years old (55 min driving from Málaga or Marbella).
What's Included
- Wetsuits, Harness, Helmet, Life jacket (if needed)
- Professional Canyon Guides
- Are not included professional canyoning shoes. You can bring your own sport shoes. If you like to hire professional canyon shoes, you have to send us your shoe size.
- Transport from your hotel is not included.
Meeting Location
A-366
29410 Yunquera, Málaga, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Zarzalones is a beautiful canyon located in the heart of the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, only 50 minutes from Mijas and 1 hour from Malaga city centre.
It is one of the great options to do one of the best canyoning in the province of Malaga, along with Guadalmina, Buitreras or Ronda. It is situated very close to the white village of Yunquera and has year round flow.
With about 4 hours of activity it is suitable for children from 9 years old and for adults with medium physical level. This experience begins at the source of the Rio Grande, a beautiful spring that springs from a large cave also called Zarzalones where green, pure and crystalline waters flow. From this point we will follow the course of the river, finding two jumps of up to 4 metres in crystal clear pools and three rappels of 8, 10 and 21 metres.
We will finish this adventure at the same point where we started the approach path to the beginning of the canyon.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Allowed from 9 years old onwards
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Wetsuits, Harness, Helmet, Life jacket (if needed).
- Professional Canyon Guides.
- Are not included professional canyoning shoes. You can bring your own sport shoes. If you like to hire professional canyon shoes, you have to send us your shoe size.
- Transport from your hotel is not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 9..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Zarzalones: The 21m Waterfall Canyoning Near Marbella & Málaga is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Zarzalones: The 21m Waterfall Canyoning Near Marbella & Málaga will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Wetsuits, Harness, Helmet, Life jacket (if needed)
- Professional Canyon Guides
- Are not included professional canyoning shoes. You can bring your own sport shoes. If you like to hire professional canyon shoes, you have to send us your shoe size.
- Transport from your hotel is not included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Allowed from 9 years old onwards
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
