Reservoirs

Discover the reservoirs near the Caminito del Rey, offering scenic views, water activities, and tranquil spots for relaxation. Perfect for photography, picnics, and enjoying Málaga’s natural beauty.

Getting to El Chorro reservoirs and Caminito del Rey

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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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P.N Desfiladero de los Gaitanes
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

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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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Meson del Conde (Posada del Conde)

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Restaurant meson del Conde

Probably my favorite place to eat in the area of El Chorro, the Camino del Rey and Guadalhorce reservoirs, the Meson del Conde is situated just a hundred metres from the Dam of the Guadalhorce reservoir. There is ample parking and the service and quality of food is exceptional.

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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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