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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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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Guadalhorce and Guadalteba Reservoirs: What to See Near Caminito del Rey

Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir, ardales

The Guadalhorce and Guadalteba reservoirs form a spectacular lake system just above El Chorro and close to the Caminito del Rey in Málaga province. The turquoise water, pine-covered hills, dramatic cliffs and historic dams make this a worthwhile place to explore in its own right, rather than simply somewhere you pass on the way to the Caminito.

The reservoir system is made up of three interconnected reservoirs: Conde de Guadalhorce, Guadalhorce and Guadalteba. Around the lakes you can find viewpoints, historic sites, walking routes and places to stop and enjoy the scenery, while the surrounding cliffs are also an important area for climbing and wildlife.

The three Reservoirs are nestled in a stunning area of outstanding beauty close to El Chorro and the Caminito del Rey and within the boundaries of the Natural Park area called “Desfiladero de los Gaitanes“.

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Guided walking in the Sierra de Grazalema

Walking in the Sierra de Grazalema

Guided walking in the Sierra de Grazalema, one of Spain’s most famous natural parks. A fabulous location to spend time be it resting, walking, bird watching or photography. The park status envelopes several beautiful towns and villages; Grazalema, El Bosque, Ubrique, Zahara de la Sierra, Benaocaz, Benamahoma, Prado del Rey, and Villaluenga del Rosario are … Read more