5 multi-adventure plans for the whole family to enjoy

For a great end to a fantastic summer, and before the kids start back at school, there's nothing better than a good adrenaline rush. Whether it's a route through cave tunnels, a descending a canyon or simply going from tree to tree, it will be an unforgettable experience. If this idea takes your fancy, have a look at this selection of 5 multi-activity holiday plans to enjoy with the whole family:

1. Vía Ferrata de Priego, Cuenca

Hanging bridge in Priego / pixabay.com/es/users/infomultiaventurabuend-4464380/

Via ferrata, from the Italian for ‘iron path’, is a mountain activity that mixes hiking and climbing, usually combining vertical and horizontal stretches which also cross hanging bridges and make use of steel pegs and cables. It’s one of the most adrenaline-filled activities out there and is ideal for nature lovers and for overcoming a fear of heights.

The Via Ferrata de Priego is located in a singular place of stunning natural beauty in Castile-La Mancha province. There is a family-friendly version called Estrecho de Priego which lasts about 2 hours and is designed for children of an average height of 1.20 metres (4 ft). The highest point on the trail is on a suspension bridge over the Escabas River, about 40 metres or 131 feet in the air, and crossing it is sure to get everybody’s hearts racing!

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2. Ruta del Cares, Picos de Europa

Ruta del Cares hiking trail / Wikimedia commons

The Cares trail is a hiking route that runs along the spectacular gorge along the canyon of the river with the same name, located in the Picos de Europa mountain range. Its beauty is incomparable and adventurers from all over the world come every year to see it and walk here.

The route goes from the town of Caín to Poncebos, all in all 24 km or 15 miles of bridges, caves and stony tracks. There are some ascents, but most of them aren’t too demanding or steep, and the children shouldn’t have too much trouble. If you prefer, you can just do part of it or even hire a company to do it in the comfort of a 4x4!

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3. Canyoning, Sierra de Grazalema

The fairytale Hermitage Cave 'Cueva de la Ermita' / Wikimedia commons

Away from the beaches, inland in the province of Cadiz, is the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Among the different adventure sports available here, we highly recommend canyoneering, and specifically doing it in Garganta Verde.

Garganta Verde, the Green Gorge, is surely one of the most beautiful ravines in all Andalusia. This cliff has two sides: one dry and one wet, so it’s ideal whatever your experience with canyoning. In total there are about 3 kilometres, just under 2 miles, of abseiling, slides and natural wells to go up, down and around, where you will also see the wonderful Cueva de la Hermita, the Cave of the Hermitage.

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4. Rafting in the Noguera Pallaresa river, Lleida

Paddling down the Noguera-Pallaresa river with children / flickr.com/photos/bambino/

Rafting is an adventure sport that consists of descending a powerful river on board a large raft. In Lleida, also known as Lerida, the Noguera Pallaresa river is one of the most important rivers in the region due to its enormous size and is one of the best places in Spain for rafting.

The source of the Noguera Pallaresa is located at an altitude of 2,000 metres, 6,500 feet, in the Aran Valley and from there the river flows on for a full 145 kilometres (90 miles). Due to the huge volume of water and the fast current, it’s the perfect place for rafting between February and October.

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5. Caving, Lanzarote

The incredible tunnels of Jameos del Agua / Wikimedia commons

The volcanic Canarian island of Lanzarote can boast openly of its spectacular caves. If you go with small children the best option is the Jameos del Agua, a quiet and awe-inspiring short walk of just 1 km through the caves with an architectural space created by César Manrique that is sure to delight the little ones of the house.

The Jameos del Agua caves are the product of the eruption of the La Corona volcano, but they are only part of the almost 7-km-, 4-mile-long tunnels that were formed. A part of these tunnels was even formed under the sea in what is known as the Atlantis Tunnel.

If you are interested in caving, these volcanic "tubes" are a good choice. Several companies organise activities adapted to the level and age of the group, and will provide you with an entire experience in the world of speleology.

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