Here we leave you a guide with the areas where you can practice rafting in Granada, main companies and advice for the development of this aquatic activity. If you are looking for fun, water, adrenaline, nature, and laughter you will find everything united in rafting, without a doubt one of the most exciting and fun water sports.

We suggest you enjoy Granada, in an alternative way and spend a great time surrounded by friends, family, partner or colleagues.

Rafting consists in descending by rivers with a pneumatic raft with a capacity between 6 and 10 people. The force of the water makes the raft descend easily. The white water of the river will make us meet with rapids, jumps, washing machines or currents that we will have to cross in our way and that will make you have a great time.

Give this sport a chance and we will protect you a day of deviersión very different from anything else you have experienced before. Hit the play and enjoy this video of a rafting descent in Granada:



The descents are always guided by an expert monitor, who will be in charge of leading the group, and ensuring that everything goes well. In addition, before starting the activity you will receive an explanatory talk about the use of the material, the indications that will be given to you during the trip, and the characteristics of the river. Of course, you will be provided with the neoprene suit, the helmet, and the lifejacket, and with the oars, you will all get on the boat and? to enjoy!

How many levels are there?

Rafting is divided into levels from I to VI depending on the difficulty. Level I, is adapted to perform with children from 5 years, and the waters are practically flat, so it is a very quiet descent, from level II and III, the activity is taking emotion, and is already indicated for older children, and the obstacles are increased. From level IV, it is already recommended to have experience and a certain physical condition, and level VI is only for rafters experts since the waters are almost impracticable.

When is the best time to do this activity?

Spring is the best time to make the descents, normally from March to June, depending on the weather conditions and the river flow, the season can be extended to the summer months, and even if you are daring and do not paralyze you cold, you can do the activity in winter.

In which rivers of Granada can you go white water rafting?

In Granada, the activity is carried out on the Guadalfeo river, and there are usually 3 sections to be able to carry out the descent, available depending on the season and the flow of the river.

- If you are looking for a family activity, perfect to do with children, or for those who start in the activity, we propose the first section of the river Guadalfeo, a level II descent, suitable for children from 9 years, which travels 5 kilometers, and is usually completed in about 2 hours. The descent starts from the town of Órgiva in Granada.

- If you are looking for something more hectic, where the excitement begins to increase, we propose the second section of the Guadalfeo, which starts at the Órgiva Bridge, and for 6 kilometers you will make a descent of level III-IV, where the emotion will be maximum, and not It is recommended for children under 14 years. Generally this section presents its best season between the end of winter and spring. In about 2 hours or 2 and a half hours you will have completed the journey.

- And for those who love rafting and strong emotions, where adrenaline is the protagonist, we recommend that you descend the entire stretch of the Guadalfeo for half a day. 11 kilometers full of rapids, jumps and waterfalls. This rafting is framed within a medium-high difficulty.

When the weather conditions or the season do not allow the descent in Órgiva, the Genil river becomes the perfect alternative as it passes through the town of Benamejí. A family rafting but at the same time very fun. Here we leave you more information.

Come to Granada and enjoy an exciting rafting descent!