El Caminito del Rey was awarded by the European Union for being one of the main heritage values of Spanish nature.
The total route of the path is 7.7 kms., Of which 4.8 kms. are accessible and 2.9 kms. of catwalks.
Enjoy with one of the most demanded excursions of recent years. in a unique and unforgettable landscape environment. Limited tickets. Do not miss yours and book right now!
Tuesday to Sunday | closed Monday
The hours vary according to the month. When you indicate the reservation date in the calendar next to it, it will show you the starting time of the tour.
Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure time.
Duration of 3h app
Our trip begins at the meeting point on the map: Hotel La Garganta (Reception).
How to get? You can go by car and leave it parked near the hotel. From there, we go with the shuttle bus to the entrance of the path. The route ends at our meeting point.
If you want to come by the Cercanías train, the El Chorro station is right in front of the Hotel.
We have included the shuttle bus at the beginning of the journey.
The guide will accompany you to the entrance of the path, where you will be provided with a cap and a protective helmet. The route begins, during the visit our guide will comment on curiosities about the construction of the path and the geology of the place.
With short stops to enjoy the scenery, take photos.
The gorges of more than 100 meters high you will be able to appreciate the birds and all the nature that make up the environment. And finally, the crossing of the famous iron bridge, a landscape that will leave your mark. After this unforgettable experience, our guide will accompany you to the exit .
El Caminito del Rey is a tour of the Gaitanes Gorge, on its cliffsides. With a length of 3 kilometers that has long stretches and a width of just 1 meter. It begins in the town of Ardales, crosses the one of Antequera (province of Malaga), and concludes in El Chorro (Álora). The path of the hike is vertiginous as it hangs from the vertical walls of the gorge and at an average distance of 100 meters above the river.
It’s name dates back to 1921 when King Alfonso XIII crossed this road after the inauguration of the dam of the Count of Guadalhorce. It was then that it began to be called El Caminito del Rey. The passage of time and its disuse caused it to deteriorate greatly and become the most dangerous path in Europe, claiming numerous victims.
In 2014, rehabilitation works began for the regular transit of visitors. A year later, a 7-kilometer path was opened to the public without any risk to pedestrians.
The route runs between the Guadalhorce-Guadalteba reservoir and the town of El Chorro. A parallel walk to the railroad tracks where you can walk and enjoy the famous gorges of the Gaitanes and the Gaitanejo.
After a brief welcome talk at the gateway to the trail, we will begin our walking route crossing the 7 kilometers restored path. Where we can enjoy the breathtaking views and interpret all aspects of this natural environment in the company of our guide.
CURIOSITIES
How far is El Caminito?
The total route of the Caminito del Rey is 7.7 km., of which 4.8 km. Son of access and 2.9 kms. from puerta to puerta de las pasarelas.
How long does it take to turn to it?
The walks, due to the dangerous situation that was involved in the restoration, is the most popular part of the tour. The distance between the entrance through the control box and the exit is 2.9 km., spread between 1.5 km of walkways and 1.4 km. from the path to the forest track. But at these distances there is a sum of 2.7 kms. by path from the north entrance and 2.1 kms. from the input on to the control cases. All the estimated time to complete the entire tour (stretch from the port of one footpath to another, more trails or forest trails to reach/exit from the area) takes between 3 and 4 hours.
Please read the Inclusions
Almanatour will not refund any costs in case customers don’t arrive on time.
Please make sure to write your email address correctly when making your booking.
You will receive an automatic confirmation email: please print it or show it on your smartphone to the guide.
Difficulty level: average. You will need comfortable shoes.
important
* In case of no-show at the location previously indicated, or any other incident, the reservation amount will not be refunded.
* Only on closing days due to meteorological imperatives the value will be returned.
* The company is not responsible for customers who do not respect the instructions of the guide – monitor / a, or who depart from it, more than 50m, since, for security reasons and in the event of an incident, the time for the response of our team would not be effective.
* Accident insurance will be covered as long as customers are accompanied by guides at a maximum distance of 50m.
* People over 70 are not covered by our accident insurance.
* Children under 14 are not covered by accident insurance.
* The company is not responsible for changes in the management of tickets or visits to Caminito del Rey, made by the manager of Caminito del Rey.
* We recommend that you wear closed shoes and appropriate clothing, flip-flop shoes and prohibited heels.
* Plan accordingly, how to get to the meeting place
* In case of rain forecast, do not forget your raincoat or waterproof, prohibited umbrellas.
It is also prohibited to enter the caminito with Selfie stick.
people with motor difficulties, or using crutches cannot perform this activity.
*** The company will communicate at least 12 hours in advance, the schedule changes and the cause of the referred change. These schedule changes are rare but can occur occasionally.
*** Due to schedule changes, ALMANATOURis not obliged to return the income or change the date of the visit since the management company of Caminito del Rey, DOES NOT CONSIDER THIS POSSIBILITY
We will be pleased to help you having a better experience.
If you prefer a private, exclusive, tailor-made tour, or in another language: send us an email reservas@almanatour.com
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Cancellations made before 48 hours at the start of the activity, 100% refund. Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours before the start of the activity, 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, will not be refunded.
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Walking Tour
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Transport
Walking Tour
1 Day
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Malaga and Costa do Sol
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