7 Via Ferrata Climbs near Malaga for a Day off the Beach

1.Via Ferrata Caminito del Rey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

In El Chorro, a private guide leads you along the Caminito del Rey via ferrata, climbing iron rungs above the Encantada reservoir and Gaitanes Gorge. Expect a zipline and two monkey bridges, plus help with the equipment and route. Guides include Antonio, Alejandro and Damien. No climbing experience is required, but you should be fit enough for a physical outing and comfortable with heights.

“Très bon guide encourageant. Organisation préalable parfaite via WhatsApp. Parfait anglais. Ferrata très sympa pour commencer cette pratique avec une tyrolienne et 2 ponts de singe. Un minimum de condition requis. Matériel fourni au top. (Gants/ casque/ harnais).”

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2.Ronda: Tajo de Ronda Via Ferrata Guided Climbing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $47Best value

Set out from Carretera de los Molinos for a guided climb on the Tajo de Ronda via ferrata. You’ll learn to use the safety equipment, gain 50 meters in elevation and see Puente Nuevo from a striking new angle. Guides speak Spanish, English and French; Julio, Pablo and Jose have led past outings. The small group is capped at 10.

“Thanks Julio, it was amazing, you did a great job! Soni and Ireen from Luxembourg”

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3.Caminito del Rey – Via Ferrata & Zip Line Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $116

This five-hour outing from Málaga pairs a guided Via Ferrata near Caminito del Rey with steel-rung climbing, monkey and Tibetan bridges, and a 35-meter zip line. Your guide gives a safety briefing before the roughly three-hour route, followed by a picnic of local products. Expect exposed heights and a good physical workout.

“This was one of THE best experiences I’ve had. The guide (Local Experiences & Adventures) was fabulous, skilled, knowledgeable and entertaining! It was the best fun ever!! Highly recommend! This was a solo trip and I certainly did not feel solo highlight engaging and fun.”

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4.El Chorro: Climb Via Ferrata at Caminito del Rey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $112

From Granada, join a small group and guide Harry for a seven-hour Via Ferrata outing near El Chorro. Learn to use the safety gear, climb 250 meters of iron steps, cross a Tibetan bridge and a monkey-step bridge, and ride a 35-meter zipline. Equipment, transfers, photos, water, snacks, and a picnic are included.

“It was fantastic and I would really like to repeat 🤸”

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5.El Chorro: Vía Ferrata at Caminito del Rey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $106

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at El Chorro train station for a five-hour via ferrata tour. Climb a 650-meter route with iron stairs, Monkey and Tibetan bridges, and a 35-meter zip-line. Gear, water, snacks, and a digital photo and video album are included. The minimum age is 14.

“Via very nice in a grandiose environment Professional guide and very warm”

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6.From Estepona: Vía Ferrata de Benalauria climbing tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

In Benalauría, a guide leads you up a 97-meter via ferrata, secured to the cliff by safety gear. After a 500-meter walk to the route, you’ll climb iron rungs, cross two monkey bridges and pass through a small canyon. Julio has guided recent trips, though your guide may differ. Photos, video, snacks and drinks are included.

“What a great trip! Julio took us on a fun climb. It's actually not that strenuous and the teenagers were fine, if not better! Great photos making us lool like proper climbers! He carried water for us and the kids had a great time! Thank you, Julio!”

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7.From Estepona: Vía Ferrata de Casares guided climbing tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

From Casares, climb a 100-meter K3 via ferrata that rises 45 meters to the old castle. Your guide helps you tackle two monkey bridges and two overhangs, with views toward the Strait of Gibraltar, Sierra Bermeja, and the Málaga coast. Nico has guided this route, though your guide may vary.

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