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Caminito del Rey Tour

On this tour of the Caminito del Rey we'll explore the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Natural Park through incredible walkways.

  • 4 - 5 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 346 reviews

During this journey through the Caminito del Rey, you will discover the Natural Park Desfiladero de los Gaitanes via remarkable pathways constructed in the early 1900s. Experience breathtaking views of the Guadalhorce River from an impressive height of 100 meters (328 ft)!

Tour Overview

At your selected time, we will gather at La Garganta restaurant, situated in the quaint village of El Chorro, part of Alora. From there, we will board a shuttle bus that will take us to the entrance of the King’s Little Pathway, a short 15-minute ride away.

Upon arrival, we will disembark and embark on a brief stroll through the pine forests and Mediterranean flora until we reach our starting point. At this location, we'll equip ourselves with safety helmets and begin our unforgettable walk along the footbridges of the Caminito del Rey.

This 3.5-hour trek will allow us to admire the stunning vistas of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes along the Caminito del Rey. While soaking in the views, you will gain insights into the fascinating history of this path, including its connection to King Alfonso XIII in 1921, shedding light on the origins of its name!

We will navigate through towering cliffs that soar over 300 meters (984 ft), witnessing how the Guadalhorce River has sculpted this dramatic landscape over the ages. In addition to traversing the renowned suspended walkways, we will cross the hanging bridges on our journey, including Spain's longest new suspension bridge.

At the conclusion of our 4-hour adventure, we will board the bus and return to our original meeting point, bringing our tour to a close.

Included

  • Transport by bus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Entrance to the Caminito del Rey
  • 1 bottle of water

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

MA-4401, 29552 Álora (Málaga), Spain

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