Al Andalus Activa

Al Andalus Activa is made up of a group of mountain guides and ski teachers who provide the best teaching and experiences to everyone who comes to the southern of Andalusia to do some of the adventure sports we do.

You will be able to visit protected places of great beauty and very recognized as they are:

• Sierra Nevada National Park
• Natural Park of the Sierras of Almijara, Tejeda and Alhama
• Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park
• Serranía de Ronda

Environments in which the mountain landscape prevails, steep and in certain areas very wild, quite a challenge to do adventure activities like these:

• Canyoning in up to 11 different points, in which the route through the Sima del Diablo stands out.
• Vias ferratas, also in numerous places, highlighting the Tajo de Ronda in front of the famous Ronda New Bridge.
• Caving in dry and aquatic caves
• Climbing and rappelling through rock cliffs
• Hiking along routes that often pass through protected areas
• Stages onmountain bikeon a greenway
• Canoeing in the waters of the Zahara reservoir
• Skiing on the slopes ofSierra Nevada
• Paintball games

We organize packs for bachelor parties being able to choose between one or several activities to do with plans for a day, a weekend or even an entire week. Accommodation in rural houses, bungalows, hotels and spa-hotels.

Al Andalus Activa offers you a very calm canoe route through the Zahara reservoir, to have a pleasant time and be able to take a dip and cool off, although we also offer more demanding routes for those who want a little more action.

The Zahara reservoir is framed between imposing mountains and next to the town of the same name, which, being located in the Sierra del Jaral, allows you to contemplate a striking landscape from it, given the latitudes in which it is located. .

We have several types of canoes depending on the capacity of their interior: 1 person, 2 people and up to 3 people.

Canoe rides are designed for the whole family since there is no difficulty or risk involved in carrying them out.

It can be combined with activities that we offer in the Serrania de Ronda: Vias ferratas, caving, hiking, climbing... The reservation for this aquatic activity includes everything the equipment you may need, consisting of:

Al Andalus Activa takes you to the snow paradise in Andalusia along the Sierra Nevada slopes, where you can ski throughout the winter season with many days of sun and good weather .

Do you want to improve your level on skis? Through the different courses we offer you will have no problem polishing your technique and taking on slopes that you previously thought were unthinkable:

• Initiation level mountain skiing: This is a course that includes basic theory: specific ski equipment, avalanches, basic snow science, mountain emergency protocols, etc. And to put everything we have seen into practice, we will climb a peak (Veleta or Picón de Jerez) depending on where we do it. You will learn all the climbing techniques in mountain skiing (double turn, crampons, blades...) and we will correct the technique on the descent.

• Advanced level mountain skiing: Designed for mountain skiers who want to improve their technique and expand their knowledge in the area. We will see in terms of snow science, to carry out profiles and stability tests of the mantle, descent technique (tic tac and turn by jump), Rappel with skis...

• Off-piste ski course: The most daring, the freeriders, have with this course the best opportunity to master the descent through almost virgin snow and far from the crowds and usual routes in the ski resort. The best winter landscapes seeing them at full speed.
• Baby ski classes: The opportunity for the little ones to learn to ski with groups of a maximum of 5 students and from 4 years of age.

Whatever the type of course chosen, Al Andalus Activa includes all the necessary material, consisting of: Qualified guides, Civil Liability Insurance, Assistance Insurance, helmet, ice axe, crampons, ARVA, shovel and probe.

Al Andalus develops climbing courses in three different parts of the Andalusian geography where you can acquire the knowledge and experience necessary to get excited about this adventure sport with which we challenge the gravity and the mountain.

These are the enclaves in which we have climbing schools:

• Benaoján (Málaga)
• Grazalema (Cádiz)
• Alfacar (Granada)

What can you learn? All this:

• Adaptation to climbing equipment
• Making basic knots
• Rappelling
• Progression maneuvers
• Anchor placement
• Routes of various lengths
• And other notions

To continue progressing we have improvement courses, classical climbing and artificial climbing.

The courses last 1 and 2 days and are taught with groups of 9 to 12 students or smaller groups of 6 to 8 students.

We also present a rope techniques course for mountaineers. Very useful notions for those who are not looking for a climbing activity but who come across specific climbing sections in their hiking progression.

We present to you a day of high altitude hiking through the ravines and canyons of many parts of Andalusia. These points have via ferrata equipped with ladders, Tiberian bridges, ropes and free climbing areas that take us on a spectacular route.

AtAl Andaluswe provide you with an extensive list of routes and also initiation and self-rescue courses for the most experts.

The best-known via ferrata of all those we offer is the Tajo de Ronda, in front of this municipality in the province of Málaga. It takes about 2 hours and is of medium difficulty. Impressive views of the New Bridge of Ronda with its 98 meters high.

Other via ferratas that you can visit are:

• Benalauría
• Equal
• Benaojan
• Antequera
• Comares
• Zuheros
• And a few more

To introduce you to the via ferrata progression technique, we have an introductory course through the Serranía de Ronda that lasts one day. First you practice rappelling in a climbing wall and then you do the Benalauría via ferrata.

And a very interesting via ferrata self-rescue course to learn about all the risk and safety elements that must be taken into account on any route.

It takes place in the ferratas of Ronda and is made up of a theoretical part in the morning and a practical part on the ferrata in the afternoon.

Al Andalus reveals the most spectacular speleological tours in Andalusia with which you will be amazed. You can't even imagine everything these routes hide underground between very unique and curious limestone formations.

We take you through both dry and aquatic caves in theSerranía de Ronda and the Natural Park of the Alhama, Tejeda and Almijara mountains.

Go into any of these caves and discover what awaits inside:

• Eccentrics Cave: This cave has certain aquatic sections, a 5-hour tour of medium difficulty.
• Alms Cave: More suitable for those who are starting out in caving with low difficulty and 5 hours.
• Cat Cave: 5 hours through an incredible cave with jumps and rappels along the way, 5 hours.
• La Tinaja Cave: 5 hours through this cave in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park and medium difficulty.

We do expeditions with groups of 4 people or more. Come discover the subsoils of Andalusia with us.

In Al Andalus Activa you can practice a wide range of outdoor activities. Thus enjoying your leisure time while taking care of your physical health and learning something more about your environmental environment.

We do cycling with mountain bikes along an old train track that no one ever passed through. Today it is a greenway that connects the Olvera train station with Coripe.

A route in which you go through perfectly illuminated tunnels with an Interpretation Center to learn more about the route.

The journey is quite flat without major slopes with about 5 hours of pedaling. Which means that it is not a very difficult and tiring journey to make.

A monitor will accompany the entire group along the journey, making occasional stops to rest, exchange impressions and regain some strength to endure the entire itinerary.

Upon prior request, other routes can be taken through other areas near our center of Ronda with more gradients and physical demands.

At Al Andalus Activa we offer canyoning excursions along different rivers. A most entertaining and exciting activity that leaves no one indifferent.

The areas in which we propose to descend the river are:

- Sima del Diablo: perfect for a first contact with this activity.

- Tajo de Ronda: for this it is preferable to have done this activity before, since the heights that this river reaches are up to 40 meters.

- Río Verde: enjoy this activity in one of the rivers with the most impressive landscapes of all.

- Río Grande or Zarzalones: another of the perfect ravines to start this activity.

- Arroyo Majales: canyoning in this river is one of the most entertaining canyoning while it is not a very arduous challenge.

- In Guadalmina: discover the pools of Guadalmina and enjoy an unforgettable day.

- In Garganta Verde: this ravine has crystal clear waters with which you will enjoy a perfect day of adventure sports.

- In Almanchares: this area is surrounded by a landscape that will make your excursion an unforgettable day.

- In Cañón de las Buitreras: this ravine is one of the most exciting adventures of all.

- In the Calzadillas: come to Seville, famous for its good weather, to do this activity.

- Lentejí: If you want to spend a day releasing adrenaline, this is your chosen ravine.

For those most passionate about mountains and snow, we offer ski technique improvement classes that you cannot refuse. Cross-country skiing is one of the most challenging sports for oneself.
It consists of skiing a long distance in the shortest possible time, thus activating all your muscles and challenging your own body and nature.

This activity is specially designed for those who have already mastered the art of skiing and want to continue perfecting their technique to unsuspected limits.

- There will be an excursion that will consist of crossing the Sierra Nevada over a period of four days, ending our journey in Lanjarón, a town famous for its impressive landscapes. During these four days we will have the equipment and the food and drinks necessary to carry out this activity without health risks of any kind and accompanied by expert instructors who will guide us throughout our journey. In those four days there will be periods of rest and overnight stays in the different shelters located on the mountain.

At Al Andalus Activa we have a wide range of activities to do outdoors. One of the many activities we offer are snowboard classes.

What is snowboarding?

It is a most exciting adventure sport that takes place in snowy mountains. It consists of descending mountain slopes, avoiding obstacles and reaching high speeds. This sport is specially created for lovers of extreme emotions and low atmospheric temperatures. If you have vertigo or are afraid of going at high speed, it is advisable to first start by learning to go on skis, since it is a much more complete and safer snow sport technique.
Snowboarding, however, is a very easy sport to learn, although it is more risky and represents a great adrenaline rush for the body.

If you want to experience unlimited emotions, don't hesitate and learn to slide down the slopes with a snowboard.
We will provide you with all the necessary material and you will learn alongside expert teachers belonging to the Spanish Association of Ski Teachers and Coaches.