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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Vero River Canyon

Alquézar, Spain

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 92 2026
Vero River Canyon

Deep, narrow gorge of ochre cliffs and meanders, cut by the Vero River over about 8 km. Visitors walk metal boardwalks and footbridges above the water, and some do the route as a canyoning descent.

Highlights

  • Metal boardwalks above the river
  • Small cave near the waterfall
  • High viewpoint at the end

Good to know

  • Entry ticket about €4, online or town hall
  • Slippery rocky sections when wet
  • Few signs to the walkways

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