Canyoning Tarragona – Glorieta

Canyoning Tarragona – Glorieta

Canyoning in Tarragona is an adventure activity that combines the thrill of descending mountain streams with the spectacular landscapes of the Prades Mountains. The Glorieta Canyon, located in Mont-Ral, features rappels up to 20 m, natural slides, deep pools, and controlled jumps — all surrounded by red pine forest and unique karst formations. Catalonia Adventures offers this medium-level descent, ideal both for beginners and for those seeking a gentle challenge in a 100% safe environment, thanks to certified guides and quality equipment.

CANYON DESCENT NEAR TARRAGONA – GLORIETA CANYON

Live the adventure of canyoning in Tarragona in one of the most beautiful canyons in the province. The Glorieta Canyon immerses you in a natural setting of great scenic value, with a mix of Mediterranean forest and riverside vegetation.

What is Canyoning?

Canyoning, also known as gorge descent, involves following a mountain riverbed while overcoming natural obstacles such as rappels, jumps, slides, and narrow passages. It requires vertical progression techniques and the use of harness, helmet, and wetsuit, all combined with hiking and light scrambling.

One of the best canyon descents in the province of Tarragona

The professional team of mountain, climbing, and canyoning guides (certified sports technicians) from Catalonia Adventures has extensive experience and the highest certifications required to lead the activity.

Highlights of the Glorieta Canyon

• Rappels: the longest reaches 20 m, on a rock wall with valley views.
• Natural slides: water-carved slides in the rock.
• Pools: deep water holes for swimming between 1 to 4 m jumps.
• Jumps: optional, from 3 to 7 m, in safe and supervised areas.

Location and Best Season for Canyoning in Tarragona

Canyoning in Mont-Ral takes place in the Glorieta Valley, near Alcover and less than 1 hour from Tarragona city. Although it can be done all year round, the best time is from March to October when the river flow is safe and the weather is ideal.

Access and Meeting Point

• Meeting point: Hotel Cor de Prades, Mont-Ral, at 09:00 am.
• Transport: easy access via local road from N-240.
• Duration: between 4 and 6 hours, including transfers and briefing.

What does this Tarragona Canyoning involve?

It is a water route with all kinds of elements: rappels (up to 20 m), slides, pools, rocky drops, and jumps — including a 7-meter jump to end the day in the spectacular pool of the Niu de l’Àliga.

This activity is available year-round, though it's most enjoyable from spring to autumn. A great beginner-friendly descent and, in our opinion, one of the best introductory canyoning routes in Catalonia.

Who can go canyoning? Anyone with normal physical condition who wants to enjoy a day full of experiences, jumps, slides, rappelling... and share it with friends and/or family.

Who should not go canyoning? People with heart conditions, epilepsy, spinal issues, dislocations in upper or lower limbs, and pregnant women.

Minimum? 1 person. Minimum age: 14 years.

H2: Level and Who Can Participate

The Glorieta descent is of medium difficulty, ideal for beginners in good physical condition and adventurers seeking a controlled challenge.

• Minimum age: 14 years.
• Requirements: anyone without heart problems, epilepsy, or serious spinal or limb injuries.
• Groups: individual, couples, or group sessions (special prices for groups of 20+).

What to Bring and What We Provide

You bring:

• Sports shoes or mountain boots with good grip.
• Swimsuit and towel.
• Change of clothes.

We provide:

• Full wetsuit and booties.
• Harness with double lanyard and energy absorber.
• Helmet, descender, and carabiners.
• Certified sports guide and activity insurance.

Safety and Professionalism

Catalonia Adventures has specialized mountain, climbing, and canyoning guides with over 10 years of experience and official certifications. All equipment complies with European standards and is inspected before each outing, ensuring a 100% safe environment.

Safety Measures

1. Initial briefing: detailed instructions on progression and equipment use.
2. Constant supervision: guide in front and guide behind the group.
3. Rescue protocols: evacuation and self-rescue techniques ready for emergencies.

If you don’t want to come alone or prefer to do the Glorieta canyon descent with others, ask us about our calendar and join a group canyoning session.

You have the option to do the Glorieta canyoning experience solo or with your partner, exclusively for you two. (choose the one or two-person option)

If you’re a group of 20 or more, we offer special rates for groups — contact us for more info.

Where is it? In Mont-Ral (near Alcover).

Difficulty? Low.

More info about Canyoning Difficulty at this link: ➡️ Canyoning Difficulty and Levels

When is it available? From March to October.

Activity duration? 4 – 6 hours.

Meeting point? Hotel Cor de Prades – Mont-Ral (Tarragona). 09:00 am.

Can companions join? No.

What do we provide? All necessary equipment for the descent (wetsuit, booties, harness, double lanyard, helmet, descender), group and safety equipment, certified mountain and climbing guide, and activity insurance.

What should you bring? Mountain boots or sports shoes (with good grip), swimsuit, and towel.

Weather conditions? The activity will not take place in case of rain and/or if the guide deems it unsafe.