The Olive Branch is a rural guesthouse situated on the hillside just 10 minutes walk from El Chorro train station and village, with the local climbing, hiking and mountain biking routes their doorstep. With 5 lovely en-suite bedrooms, a modern 2 bedroom apartment and full camping facilities, this B&B has a friendly, communal atmosphere with … Read more
The Caminito del Rey now has it’s corporate image ready for the scheduled opening in early 2015. The logo was approved recently and will be used on all the official promotional material for the area. The logo has the approval of the Council of Malaga and the mayors of Alora, Ardales, Antequera and Abdalajís which … Read more
It’s just been announced that the steel cable running the length of the Caminito de Rey will be left in place once the walkway is re-opened. Right now it’s being used as a security measure for the people working on the renovation. The decision to keep the cable was made in order to give an … Read more
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
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