Caminito del Rey

A bit of history about the Caminito del Rey

El Caminito del Rey, translated into English as the King’s Little Pathway, was originally built as a service route for the hydroelectric power stations at El Chorro and Gaitanejo. It allowed workers to move between the installations, transport materials and carry out essential maintenance and inspections in the steep-sided Gaitanes Gorge.

Construction began in 1901 and was completed in 1905. More than a decade later, on 21 May 1921, King Alfonso XIII visited the area to inaugurate the Conde del Guadalhorce dam. He crossed the existing walkway during the visit, and the route subsequently became known as the Caminito del Rey, or the King’s Little Pathway.

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Clive Muir

I’ve been living in this lovely area of Western Andalucia for the last 20 years or so and dedicate most of my time to the running of English language tourist information websites for the towns of Cádiz, Ronda, Grazalema, the famous or infamous Caminito del Rey, and also Wildside Holidays, which promotes sustainable and eco-friendly businesses running wildlife and walking holidays in Spain. My articles contain affiliate links that will help you reserve a hotel, bus, train or activity in the area. You don’t pay more, but by using them you do support this website. Thankyou!

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