Caminito del Rey: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

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Discover the Caminito del Rey on a guided tour. See the King's Little Path, a unique walkway pinned along the steep walls of a narrow gorge in the province of Málaga.

Highlights

  • Hike in complete safety the 8-kilometer-long wooden and concrete walkway
  • Marvel at the incredible natural landscape and high gorge walls
  • Experience the emotion of the discoveries you will make along the way
  • Walk along this path for a thrilling yet safe experience and amazing views
  • Learn about the history of the walkway with an experienced bilingual guide

Description

Join a guided tour along the Caminito del Rey, a one-direction walkway and one of Málaga's most breathtaking natural environments. If you arrive by car, arrive at the Visitor Centre car park indicated at the meeting point on your voucher at least 1 hour before the start of your visit. Park and take the shuttle bus to the entrance (last stop), which costs €2.50, not included in your entrance ticket. If you arrive by public transport, you must also take this shuttle bus and go to the last stop to enter. Meet your guide at the northern access of the Caminito, at the ticket office. After check-in, get the necessary security items (helmets), and you'll be explained the use of radio guides and headphones so that you don't miss out on an explanation along the way. The guide accompanies the group from the entry up to the moment helmets are given, providing you with all the necessary information about the surroundings so you will complete your dream visit. Fall in love with the stunning beauty of this unique environment and its fascinating history. The entire route is a marvel of 400 meters-high walls. The path goes down to a mere 10 meters at its narrowest point. Below, the wild waters of the Guadalhorce river simmer and rush towards the coast. It is in this environment where, since the 19th and 20th centuries, a set of the railway and hydroelectric infrastructures were located that formed the backbone of the connections and the road network that has survived into the 21st century and has become the El Caminito del Rey walkway. Declared by the Junta de Andalucía as a Natural Area in 1989, it had already been classified as a Special Protection Area for Birds in 1987 and, since 2006, it is part of the Andalusia-Morocco Intercontinental Biosphere Reserve of the Mediterranean. The site has been added to the list of Places of Community Importance in the Mediterranean Biogeographic Region. This natural enclave has been a focus of influence for the settlement and development of human groups in the surroundings of the natural area of Gaitanejo and El Chorro from prehistoric times to the present day, documented by the abundance of archaeological sites. The experience will leave you with unforgettable memories and amazing photos. Afterward, you'll come back to the Visitors' reception center with the guide on one of the shuttle buses.

Includes

General Admission Ticket to Caminito del Rey Bilingual guide Radio-guide

Important Information

  • Children under 8 years old are not allowed Kids 8 years or older must bring their original ID or Family Book to check their age A shuttle bus back to the starting point is not included and must be paid in cash (€2.50 per person) Caminito del Rey is a one-way walkway. Your tour starts at the north entrance (Ardales) and ends at the south entrance, in El Chorro town. By Car: Park at the Visitor Center and take the €2.50 shuttle bus (not included) to the entrance. Walk 1.5 km to the Control Booth. By Train: Take the shuttle bus from the station. Exit at the entrance stop and walk 1.5 km to the Control Booth. Meet your guide at the Control Booth at the northern access to Caminito del Rey. The total length of the trail is 7.7 km (4.8 miles) You can take a small backpack with hiking food with you. There are a few rest areas along the way where you can have a picnic.

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