The first time I walked the Caminito del Rey, it looked very different from the attraction visitors experience today.
There were no online bookings, visitor reception centres or organised tourist groups. Instead, there was a crumbling concrete walkway hanging precariously from the walls of the Gaitanes Gorge. In places, sections had disappeared completely, leaving only rusty steel beams suspended above the void.
Looking back, it was probably more frightening than I cared to admit at the time.
I’ve been living in this lovely area of Western Andalucia for the last 20 years or so and dedicate most of my time to the running of English language tourist information websites for the towns of Cádiz, Ronda, Grazalema, the famous or infamous Caminito del Rey, and also Wildside Holidays, which promotes sustainable and eco-friendly businesses running wildlife and walking holidays in Spain. My articles contain affiliate links that will help you reserve a hotel, bus, train or activity in the area. You don’t pay more, but by using them you do support this website. Thankyou!
