Getting to El Chorro reservoirs and Caminito del Rey

Getting to El Chorro reservoirs and Camino del Rey

El Chorro

The Caminito del Rey is in the province of Málaga, Andalucía, in the spectacular area around El Chorro and the Guadalhorce reservoirs. Getting to the area is relatively straightforward by car or train, but there is one important point to understand before you plan your journey: El Chorro is the finishing point of the Caminito del Rey, not the start.

The current Caminito del Rey route runs from the northern entrance near the Guadalhorce reservoirs towards El Chorro. If you arrive by train at El Chorro station, or park on the El Chorro side, you will therefore need to take the shuttle bus to the northern end before starting the walk.

This guide explains how to get to the Caminito del Rey by car, train and bus, where to park, and how the shuttle bus connects the two ends of the route.

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Bobastro castle and Omar ben Hafsun

church-bobastro

Looking for somewhere to visit before or after the Caminito del Rey? The archaeological site of Bobastro, near El Chorro in Málaga province, is an interesting detour into the history of Al-Andalus.

Bobastro was the stronghold of Omar ben Hafsun, a rebel leader who challenged the rulers of Córdoba in the late ninth and early tenth centuries. Today, you can explore the remains of his fortified settlement and visit the remarkable rock-cut Mozarabic church, set among the rugged hills above the Guadalhorce reservoirs.

You’ll need a car to reach the site, but it offers something quite different from the Caminito del Rey itself. It’s worth considering if you have extra time in the area and an interest in its history.

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