Both canyons depart from the same meeting point near Villalba de la Sierra and run a half day with Tabei Adventures, rated 5.0/5. The Júcar canyon at 39 € is the entry point: open to all levels, it follows the Júcar River through the limestone gorges carved into the Cuenca highlands. The Portilla canyon at 50 € costs 11 € more and targets those ready to push the intensity further in a different section of the canyon network. If this is your first time rappelling into a narrow gorge, start with the Júcar. If you've done one descent and want more exposure, book Portilla directly.
Best first rush
Jucar canyon in Villalba de la Sierra near Cuenca
The Júcar canyon at 39 € is open to all levels and delivers a full gorge descent without prior experience required.
More intense
Portilla canyon in Villalba de la Sierra near Cuenca
The Portilla canyon at 50 € is the higher-stakes option in the same canyon network for those who want to step up the difficulty.
Season
May – September
Coordinates
40.2347°N, -2.0781°EEquipment
Wear a swimsuit under your wetsuit (provided by Tabei Adventures) and bring water shoes or old trainers with grip. Both tours are half-day and open to all levels, so no technical gear is needed beyond what the operator supplies.
Getting there
Meet at the Ventana del Diablo Viewpoint on road CM-2105, Km. 4, Villalba de la Sierra, roughly 30 km north of Cuenca city centre.
Updated on 3 March 2026