Venture out into nature on a canyoning tour of the Guadalmina Canyon. Learn canyoning techniques and even try tobogganing. Join an activity that's fun for the whole family on a quick trip from Marbella. Join your guide and learn the basic techniques of canyoning for all levels, before pushing your limits with more challenging techniques for experienced thrill-seekers. For the truly daring, take the plunge with lots of jumps from heights of 10-19 feet (4-6 meters) into a beautiful reservoir surrounded by majestic mountains. For those who still want to experience the thrill without the jump, try the toboggan ride. See the gorge narrow, revealing a beautiful landscape, as you explore this rugged and wild area.

Start the day with a convenient pickup from your hotel, followed by a relaxing drive out of the city to Ardales. Listen to your friendly guide as they share their fascinating insight into the history of the region as you pass through small towns and farmlands. Arrive at the Caminito del Rey, gather your trekking gear and prepare to embark on a journey that's bursting with scenery, geology, and history. Enter the gorge and slowly make your way along a wooden pathway that's attached to sheer rock walls, giving you a unique perspective that's unlike any other hiking experience. If you're brave enough, look down into the canyon at the striking green water and thriving plant life that covers its floor, as your guide enlightens you to its history. Your journey takes you past the Gaitanejos and Gaitanes gorges and by the Hoyo Valley, with plenty of time to stop and take in the views. Cross over a hanging bridge and feel a serious adrenaline rush before completing your adventure with a bus ride from Alora to Ardales, then drop-off back at your hotel.

Spend a day hiking through the forests of pines, firs, and oaks in the Sierra de las Nieves National Park on a guided day trip from Marbella. Listen to information about the ecology of the park and observe native birds in their natural habitat. Experience breathtaking views over the landscape and admire the giant Spanish fir trees and native cork oaks, the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers. Learn about the history of this national park and travel to the pond, observing the various bird species that call this area home.