The Caminito del Rey

Entrance tickets when the Caminito del Rey opens in 2015

November 19, 2014November 12, 2014 by Clive Muir

When the Camino del Rey opens in January or February 2015, I think it will be fair to say that the whole area will be inundated by people wanting to see and walk the newly renovated kings pathway. This provokes a few questions, how on earth are the numbers of people walking this path going … Read more

The route of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, Ruinas de Bobastro, El Chorro and Guadalhorce lakes

November 19, 2014November 11, 2014 by Clive Muir

Taking you on a guided tour around the area of the Camino del Rey, The Guadalhorce reservoirs and the ruins of Bobastro castle. This video (in Spanish) is really well filmed and it’s worth a watch just for the beautiful views and lovely music that accompanies it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4s6sQ4Xg0M

Video showing the most recent work on the Caminito del Rey

November 19, 2014November 7, 2014 by Clive Muir

This short video shows how the work is going on the Camino del Rey. the bit that shows the green train bridge brings back fond memories from when I almost got run over by a train many years ago 🙂

The bar at the train station – El Chorro

March 28, 2025November 3, 2014 by Clive Muir

Oh dear, what can I say about this place… Located right on the train station at El Chorro this bar serves up some fairly standard dishes. It’s OK for a beer whilst you are waiting for the train but it’s not high on my list for a place to eat in the El Chorro area. … Read more

Bar La Ermita – El Chorro

November 19, 2014November 3, 2014 by Clive Muir

Jose, the owner of Bar La Ermita is, quite frankly, a really nice guy. He is also the person to talk to if you are interested in climbing in the area as this is also the local base for the “Peña de Escaladores” – The local climbing club. if you need to ask questions about … Read more