Barranco Raja Ancha

The Raja Ancha canyon near Pizarra offers a short, dry descent with 11 rappels, the longest being 16m. The approach is a quick 10-minute walk from the recreational area, following a track towards El Santo and then a less marked path to the canyon head. A 40m rope is sufficient, and a second car can be left at the recreational area for a 5-minute return. The descent features several short rappels, some of which can be downclimbed. The first two rappels (5m and 8m) are destreppable, though the first lacks maillons. R3 (8m) ends in a small pool and can be avoided. R5 (12m) leads to an unavoidable pool, requiring the first person to get wet. Anchors are generally parabolts. This canyon is suitable for those looking for a quick, non-aquatic experience with straightforward rappels. It's equipped with parabolts, though some are missing maillons. The return walk is short, making it a good option for a half-day outing.