Exploring the Caminito del Rey: A Guide for Visitors

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Caminito del Rey, El Chorro

Nestled in the heart of Andalusia, Spain, the Caminito del Rey is one of the most thrilling and scenic walking trails in Andalucia. Spanning approximately 7 kilometers through the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes gorge, this path offers breathtaking views, a rich history, and an unforgettable adventure for all who visit.

This guide provides all the essential information you need to plan your visit to the Caminito del Rey, including details on the trail, ticketing, access, hotels, restaurants and some of the surrounding attractions.

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Why Renting a Car is Essential for Exploring the Caminito del Rey and Surrounding Gems

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The information centre and car park for the Caminito del Rey

The Caminito del Rey, famous for its breathtaking views and thrilling walkway, attracts thousands of visitors each year. But what many travelers don’t realize is that the area surrounding this iconic path is full of hidden gems. From serene reservoirs and historical sites to charming villages, there’s so much more to see once your hike is done. So, lets find out why renting a car is essential for exploring the Caminito del Rey and surrounding area.

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Restaurant – Hotel la Garganta – El Chorro

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Complejo Turístico Rural La Garganta

Situated just 50 metres from the train station in El Chorro is the Restaurant – Hotel la Garganta – El Chorro Hotel Complex. Fantastic accommodation and a great place to stay if you are looking to spend a few days in the area.

Check out dates and prices over at booking.com

The hotel can arrange your entry permit for the Caminito del Rey so long as you stay there at least 1 night… MAKE SURE WHEN YOU MAKE THE HOTEL BOOKING YOU STATE THIS IN THE OPTIONAL MESSAGE AND SEND THEM THE PASSPORT DETAILS OF EVERYONE IN YOUR GROUP.

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Bobastro castle and Omar ben Hafsun

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church-bobastro

A few kilometres from El Chorro and the Caminito del Rey, you can visit Bobastro castle and Omar ben Hafsun. (Follow the MA-448 until the junction signposted for Bobastro and the Mesas de Villaverde.) lay the ruins of the impressive fortress known as “Bobastro” that are well worth a visit if only for its stunning setting. (You really need a car to visit this place though.)

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The famous death defying video of the Caminito del Rey

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Camino del rey or kings path in el chorro
Experience the Original Caminito del Rey – Before Restoration

Before it became a safe, scenic walkway visited by thousands each year, the Caminito del Rey was known as the most dangerous path in the world. This video, filmed by the late adventurer Daniel Ahnen in the late 2000s, captures the raw, vertigo-inducing state of the route as it clung to the cliffs of El Chorro.

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