Camino del Rey

Learn about the Camino del Rey, often searched as Caminito del Rey, a spectacular walkway in Málaga. Discover its scenic cliffs, historic paths, and tips for visiting safely for an unforgettable adventure.

Discovering the Caminito del Rey: An Adventure in Nature

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Exploring the Caminito del Rey: A Thrilling Adventure in Nature

The Caminito del Rey, known as “The King’s Little Pathway,” is a remarkable attraction in southern Spain, offering an exhilarating experience for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. This rehabilitated walkway, perched along the steep walls of a narrow gorge in El Chorro, provides an unforgettable journey through a stunning natural landscape.

The Caminito del Rey is open every day of the year from Tuesday to Sunday, except December 24, 25 and January 1. (Closed on Mondays.)

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Get a guided tour for the Caminito del Rey here.

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Exploring the Thrilling Caminito del Rey: A Journey Through Nature, History, and Adrenaline

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Visit to the Caminito del Rey 2015

Exploring the Thrilling Caminito del Rey. Embark on a thrilling adventure in the heart of Malaga with the Caminito del Rey. This seven-kilometer trail, once deemed the world’s most dangerous, has been revitalized, offering a safe passage through breathtaking landscapes and a touch of history. Let’s delve into the wonder that is the Caminito del Rey.

Get guided tour tickets for the Caminito del Rey here.

Step by step instructions on how to get tickets for the Caminito del Rey here.

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Exploring the Caminito del Rey: A Guide for Visitors

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Caminito del Rey, El Chorro

Nestled in the heart of Andalusia, Spain, the Caminito del Rey is one of the most thrilling and scenic walking trails in Andalucia. Spanning approximately 7 kilometers through the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes gorge, this path offers breathtaking views, a rich history, and an unforgettable adventure for all who visit.

This guide provides all the essential information you need to plan your visit to the Caminito del Rey, including details on the trail, ticketing, access, hotels, restaurants and some of the surrounding attractions.

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Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Natural Park

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Paraje Natural - Desfiladero de los Gaitanes
Paraje Natural – Desfiladero de los Gaitanes

The 2,016 hectare Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Natural Park has a unique natural setting and is an extraordinary site of geomorphological interest. Set in one of the most stunning locations in the province of Málaga, the famous El Chorro Gorge has been carved by the river Guadalhorce and is made up of Jurassic limestones and dolomites. The canyon is around three kilometers long and it’s walls reach dizzying heights of 300 meters narrowing to just 10 metres apart in places.

The rock here is of different origin and age and the river has carved and eroded fascinating geological formations, caves and chasms. There are over 20 caves in the area of great geological and archaeological significance, (In nearby Ardales, for example important paleolithic rock art can be seen with over 1,000 drawings in its more than 1,600 meters of galleries.

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El Caminito del Rey – The Kings Path – El Chorro

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Camino del rey or kings path in el chorro

A bit of history about the Caminito del Rey

“El Caminito del Rey”, in English, “The King’s little pathway”, was initially built as an access route. It enabled workers at the hydroelectric power plants of El Chorro Gorge and Gaitanes Gorge with an easier way to transport materials, maintain and inspect the workings of the two power plants.

Construction of the “walkway” began in 1901 and was finished in 1905 and in 1921 King Alfonso XIII visited and walked along the path for the inauguration of the Conde del Guadalhorce dam and since that time it became known as the “Kings path”

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