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
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
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
Camping El Chorro
Until further notice this camp site is closed to the public. (For other nearby camping see Camping Pizarra)….There does seem to be a dispute between the owners and the local town hall in Alora. However looking at the reviews across the web about this campsite it does sound like it is in desperate need of … Read more
Bar El Pilar – El Chorro
Just a kilometer from the village of El Chorro on the road towards the Guadalhorce lakes, this little bar/restaurant “El Pilar”is one of my favorites. It’s not overpriced and the owners are friendly and well used to foreign tourist passing by. (A great place to practice your Spanish 🙂 ) Normally, there is no problem … Read more