White Water Rafting · Malaga

White Water Rafting · Malaga

4 offers 30€ – 39€ 5.0 (50 reviews) Verified March 2026
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How to choose

All 4 rafting trips on the Genil River near Malaga are open to everyone, no experience required. Prices run from 30 € to 39 €, with sessions ranging from 1.5h to a half-day on the water. Budget-focused? SaltaRíos starts at 30 € and offers flexible durations from 1.5h to 3.5h. For a fixed 3h session with a canorafting format, OcioAventura Cerro Gordo delivers at 35 €. If you want multilingual guides including German and a guaranteed 2h to 3h on the rapids, Gualay Aventura at 39 € is the top pick. The simplest decision rule: choose by duration first, then price.

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Best value
Rafting down the Genil River near Malaga5.0 (19)
30€See offer
Top rated
Rafting Excursion on the Genil River, Malaga5.0 (22)
32€See offer
Canorafting on the Genil River, Malaga4.0 (1)
35€See offer
Rafting down the Genil River, Malaga5.0 (8)
39€See offer

Our picks

Best value

Rafting down the Genil River near Malaga

At 30 €, SaltaRíos is the cheapest entry on the Genil River with flexible durations from 1.5h to 3.5h.

30 €See offer

Longest time on the water

Canorafting on the Genil River, Malaga

OcioAventura Cerro Gordo's canorafting format locks in a full 3h session at 35 €, the most water time for the price.

35 €See offer

Best for international groups

Rafting down the Genil River, Malaga

Gualay Aventura is the only operator running guides in Spanish, English and German, at 39 €.

39 €See offer

Perfect first-timer intro

Rafting Excursion on the Genil River, Malaga

OcioAventura Cerro Gordo's half-day excursion at 32 € is a clean, no-frills format ideal for anyone hitting the river for the first time.

32 €See offer

Frequently asked questions

Do I need rafting experience to join these trips?
No. All 4 tours on the Genil River are rated 'Everybody welcome', meaning zero prior experience is required.
What is the most intense moment on the Genil River?
The strongest rapids hit mid-river, where the current accelerates through narrow rocky corridors. Your guide will signal when to paddle hard and when to hold tight.
How long will I actually be on the water?
Depending on the tour, you get between 1.5h and a full half-day on the river. The canorafting session locks in at exactly 3h.
What is the cheapest way to raft near Malaga?
The SaltaRíos tour starts at 30 €, the lowest entry point across all available options on the Genil River.
Can non-Spanish speakers join these tours?
Yes. All tours run in Spanish and English. The Gualay Aventura trip also offers German-speaking guides.
Is rafting on the Genil River suitable for families with kids?
All tours are open to all fitness levels with no technical prerequisites, making them accessible for families. Check minimum age directly with the operator before booking.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Wear a swimsuit and secure water shoes or sandals with straps. All tours provide helmets and life jackets, but bring a dry bag for your phone and a change of clothes for after the session.

Getting there

Meeting points are located along the Genil River corridor between Cuevas Bajas (Málaga) and El Tejar (Córdoba), roughly 1h to 1h30 by car from Malaga city center.

See also

White Water Rafting elsewhere

Lake Serre PonçonBovecVerdon GorgeOmišLa Plagne, ParadiskiSamoëns, Le Grand MassifAroucaJasper

Other activities in Malaga

Via FerrataQuad BikingCaving

Updated on 3 March 2026