Adventure activities in the Subbética mountains

The Sierras Subbéticas mountains, situated in the heart of the Bética Mountains, boast enormous rocky outcrops, steep mountains and grey calcareous rock. Thanks to all this they have earned the Geopark designation. The terrain, with steep slopes and elevations, is the perfect setting to have amazing adrenaline-fuelled adventures. Are you ready?

Get back to nature and breathe in the pure air from the top of a rocky mountain and take in the landscape that you will feel in the air, on land and in the water. The Sierras Subbéticas mountains offer you a wide variety of activities. Read on to find out more!

Feel like a fish in the water. 

Did you know that the largest reservoir in Andalusia is in the Sierras Subbéticas? The water of Iznájar Reservoir and the River Genil are the perfect place to have a great time with your friends, and spend an exciting day doing water sports. 

You and your friends can go white water kayaking down the River Genil with SaltaRíos.

Enjoy an exciting day of rafting in Benamejí with your mates.

SaltaRíos offers guided rafting, with a medium level of difficulty, from Benamejí to Palenciana, down the River Genil.

The best time of year for this activity is May-October.

""Do you prefer something a little more peaceful? How about kayaking on Iznájar Reservoir? Book your one- or two-person kayak at Iznájar Nautical School. But if you prefer something a little more adventurous, you can go kayaking on the River Genil in an unsinkable kayak with SaltaRíos, accompanied by qualified instructors.

Jump headfirst into adventure in Benamejí!

Feel the adrenaline rush through your body as you free-fall from the highest points of the mountains.

Have you always wanted to experience the feeling of leaping into the void? From Hernán Ruíz bridge which is located on the River Genil, you can do completely safe bungee jumping with SaltaRíos.

Feel the freedom and the fresh air in your face, and see the mountains whiz by, as you glide on a zip line. Aventura Vertical will give you everything you need to enjoy this fun adventure.

And with your feet on the ground...

Enjoy an exciting mountain bike ride through the wonderful landscape of Sierras Subbéticas, from Cabra to Carcabuey, passing through Zuheros.

If we travel deep into the mountain range, we'll find the Yeso Cave, located in the municipality of Baena. Don your helmet, switch on your torch and become potholers for a day, discovering the long passages of the cave and chambers with crystal-clear water. An exciting three-hour underground adventure that you can enjoy with Alúa.

The rugged grey rock mountains of the Sierras Subbéticas are an ideal place for climbing.

Come to Zuheros or Luque, and Aventura Vertical will give you everything you need to enjoy an exciting climbing session on natural rock walls, with different levels of difficulty.

 After that, you'll want to climb all the peaks you find!

""Fancy going canyoning? SaltaRíos gives you everything you need to descend canyons like a pro!

Have you ever heard of via ferratas? This activity involves vertical and horizontal routes along and between mountains using nails, iron rungs, climbing holds, handrails, chains, and even suspension bridges and zip lines, to safely reach areas that are difficult to get to if you are not used to climbing.

If you come to Zuheros, Alúa will be able to take you on this new adventure along a dynamic route. You will start with a simple path and little by little you will progress towards more complex techniques and alternative sports, enjoying a complete and extreme sport session. From the highest point you'll be able to see the beautiful town of Iznájar, an ancient fortified estate.

Teamwork, balance, skill, adventurous soul and, above all, a great desire to have fun are some of features shared by all those who come to enjoy the Sierras Subbéticas.

Companies like SaltaRíos, Alúa and Aventura Vertical offer adrenaline-fuelled adventure. Are you willing to accept the challenge?