HEN Parties in Marbella

Sima del Diablo (Málaga) and the Smurf Town

If you have already enjoyed the Guadalmina canyoning trip in Benahavis village, and would like to try another level 1 canyon, 3 hours, with a 9 metres rapel, this is the best option.

Located in the valley of the Genal next to Ronda, is a canyon that runs through a thick riverbank forest. You will find three rappels, the largest of 9 meters and a slide of 5 metres. This canyon does not have so many jumps as Guadalmina (also level 1, 1.5) but it still adventurous a completely different environment nature.

The village, next to Sima del Diablo, where is the meeting point is called Juzcar but most of the people know it as The Smurfs Village. All the houses, Town hall, even church and cemetery are painting in bleu colour and there is many wall painting of smurfs, mushrooms (…).

But why? This was the village chosen by Sony Pictures in 2011 to promote their ‘The Smurfs’ movie in 3D. After the successful impact of tourism in this white mountain town, the citizens decided to keep the blue colour on their houses and become a major tourist attraction specially for families, children and curious.

Perfect Canyon for Families

This is a canyoning with a little more technical level than Guadalmina as regards the rappels that are higher (Guadalmina 1 of 5 meters). For the rest it continues having the same physical level with about 3 hours of activity. For this reason, it is still the perfect trip for families and children, as Guadalmina is, but here we recommend for children from 8 years old.

After this canyoning tour, you may want to stop at the Smurf town and have refreshments, tapas or lunch at its restaurants.

Ronda is also nearby (22 km) so, after lunch, is a good idea to go to visit this city or perhaps do the via ferrata in the Tajo de Ronda (see our canyoning + via ferrata pack).

One of the best canyons in Andalusia

Rio Verde is one of the best canyons you can do in Andalusia, and it is ranked in the top 5 of all Spain. Its paradise turquoise waters and its versatile, dynamic route with its countless jumps are among its best attractions. This version of Rio Verde is suitable for everyone, whether you are just starting out in canyoning or you already have experience. If you come with your family, your children from 9 year old can also enjoy this sensational experience. This is a perfect family activity for the summer and your holiday.

The Rio Verde is packed with adrenaline-packed fun: with a 4.5 metre slide, two abseils of 6 and 9 metres and many optional jumps ranging from 3 to 9 metres.

Our experienced guides will tailor the activity to the needs and enjoyment of each participant, while taking the best photos to remember it all.

Logistics of the day at Rio Verde

In open groups, we meet up for this activity at 9.00am in the morning at the bar-restaurant ‘El Capricho’ in the village of Otivar. If you want to have breakfast or buy a delicious sandwich (they make sandwiches with meat, omelette, ham, cheese…) come a little earlier to not break the timetable of the group. From there you will follow us in your vehicle along a forest track (30 min.) until you reach the river bed. There we will distribute the equipment and start the hike upstream until we reach the waterfall we call the ‘Y’ (40 min. approach), where the most famous pool of Rio Verde is located. We will equip ourselves with wetsuit, harnes, helmet… and your guide will start the activity explaining the most important concepts you need to know about canyoning and safety. And let’s jump!!!! 3h30 of fun and enjoyment await you.