El Caminito del Rey
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El Caminito del Rey - by javier alamo from Pixabay
Description
El Caminito del Rey (The King's Little Path) is a walkway along the near vertical walls of a narrow gorge in the Andalusian province of Málaga. It is 1m wide and, in places, up to 100m above the riverbed. It was built for the transport of materials during the construction of nearby hydroelectric power plants. The full length of the path is 7.7 km, of which 4.9km are access ways and 2.9km is the walkway itself. The route is only one-way, starting at the Northern access (Ardales) and ending at the Southern access (Álora). There is a shuttle bus service linking both, for a fee.
Access & Transport
The closest village is El Chorro, 60km northwest of Malaga city and 55km northeast of Ronda By car from Málaga, take the A–357 motorway and go towards the MA-5403, through the towns of Cártama, Pizarra, Carratraca, and Ardales The following page provides comprehensive information: https://www.caminitodelrey.info/en/your-visit/how-to-get
Instructions & Recommendations
Children will need to show evidence of their age. Those under 8 years old cannot access the trail. It is recommended to purchase tickets online ahead of time as capacity is strictly limited, for obvious security reasons.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally green and socially neutral
Conclusion
This is an original hike, a cross between fitness and amusement park ride with some great scenery. It is a little expensive though but, if you are in the area, it is probably worth the detour and time investment.
Key positive
Fun and exciting
Key negative
Need to book well in advance
Quite time consuming (shuttle, location)
Suitability
Not suitable for children under 8 years old and visitors with reduced mobility. Those suffering from vertigo should still be able to manage
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:3h 30m
Monday -
Tuesday09:00 - 15:30
Wednesday09:00 - 15:30
Thursday09:00 - 15:30
Friday09:00 - 15:30
Saturday09:00 - 15:30
Sunday09:00 - 15:30