{"id":59234,"date":"2026-04-17T09:30:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/zona-de-interes\/el-caminito-del-rey\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T07:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:57:10","slug":"el-caminito-del-rey","status":"publish","type":"zona-de-interes","link":"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/en\/zona-de-interes\/el-caminito-del-rey\/","title":{"rendered":"El Caminito del Rey"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_04570ec2 height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-video us_custom_04570ec2 align_center ratio_1x1 has_border_radius\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><video  preload=\"metadata\" playsinline autoplay loop muted><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/El-caminito-del-Rey-La-Garganta-2.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;We\u2019ll tell you all about the Caminito del Rey&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4f24afa8\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The Caminito del Rey in El Chorro, a footbridge suspended above the gorges of the Sierra Huma, clinging to the vertical cliffs of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes \u2013 a path that seems to have sprung from a dream rather than from the prosaic need to link two hydroelectric power stations via the shortest route. The Caminito del Rey is such a unique feat of engineering that its construction involved fishermen \u2013 accustomed to hanging from the rigging of their small sailing boats \u2013 who became labourers working inland.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to find out more about our natural landscape, we recommend taking a guided tour of the Caminito del Rey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3\" href=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/en\/activity\/caminito-del-rey\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Tickets for Caminito del Rey<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to get to El Caminito del Rey&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4f24afa8\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>You can get to El Chorro by train, getting off at the El Chorro \u2013 El Caminito del Rey stop; or, if you prefer to come by car, you can park in the South Zone, take the shuttle bus to the North Entrance and walk along the Caminito del Rey heading south.<\/p>\n<p>As the walk is linear rather than circular, visitors used to have to make their own way back to the starting point once they had finished the walk. This shuttle bus service was introduced to improve the visitor experience.<\/p>\n<p>The shuttle bus stops right outside our door, and its timetable is from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm in winter and from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm in summer. So, when you leave the Caminito del Rey, we\u2019ll be waiting for you so you can enjoy the finest traditional cuisine at our restaurant in El Chorro or relax in one of our rooms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-html us_custom_14a1e83b\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d20015.96640199124!2d-4.789954!3d36.93181!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xd72be9311fa8f01:0x599abbe8aafbd4b8!2sCaminito del Rey - Acceso Norte!5e1!3m2!1ses!2sus!4v1776425376374!5m2!1ses!2sus\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row icons-values-hotel height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_99f74c2c icon-zones iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:4rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-train\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><p class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Come by train<\/p><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p>You can get there by getting off at the El Caminito del Rey \u2013 El Chorro stop. You can find all the information on timetables and fares on the Renfe website. There are different timetables for groups of more than 15 people; if you\u2019re interested, <a href=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/en\/contact\/\">please do get in touch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_99f74c2c icon-zones iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:4rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-parking\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><p class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Parking in the southern area<\/p><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p>If you\u2019re coming by car, it\u2019s best to park in the southern area and take the shuttle bus to the North Entrance in the morning, next to La Garganta. That way, you\u2019ll avoid the long queues in the afternoon whilst waiting for the bus back.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_99f74c2c icon-zones iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:4rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-week\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><p class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Book the best times<\/p><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p>The best time to book in winter is at 12:00, as there are fewer crowds. However, in summer, we suggest booking at the last minute so you can enjoy the longest stretch of the route in the shade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner type_sticky\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_04570ec2 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:150%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"1016\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ruta-de-senderismo-Pico-Huma-El-Chorro_3192.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interest information&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"w-vwrapper align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:0.7rem\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_ddae3143 has_text_color iconpos_left style_default color_secondary align_left\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:1,8rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h3 class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Timetable<\/h3><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p>Opening hours in winter are from 9.30 am to 3.00 pm, and in summer from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm. It is usually closed on Mondays, with the exception of certain Mondays. It is also closed on 1 January and on 24, 25 and 31 December.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_ddae3143 has_text_color iconpos_left style_default color_secondary align_left\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:1,8rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-compass\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h3 class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Duration of the tour<\/h3><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p>The total length of the Caminito del Rey trail is 7.7 kilometres, and the walk takes approximately 2 or 3 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_ddae3143 has_text_color iconpos_left style_default color_secondary align_left\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:1,8rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-child\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h3 class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Children<\/h3><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p>Minors must be accompanied by an adult and must present proof of their age. Children under the age of 8 are not permitted entry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_ddae3143 has_text_color iconpos_left style_default color_secondary align_left\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:1,8rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h3 class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Physical state<\/h3><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p>The Caminito del Rey is a long trail that crosses a valley between the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes and Gaitanejo, and includes a section of steps. Its unique terrain makes it difficult to navigate; for this reason, whilst you do not need to be particularly fit, you should bear these difficulties in mind. It is not recommended for anyone suffering from vertigo or heart conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_ddae3143 has_text_color iconpos_left style_default color_secondary align_left\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:1,8rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-flag\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h3 class=\"w-iconbox-title\">The route is now one-way<\/h3><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p>The route is one-way only: you enter via the north (Ardales) and exit via the south (\u00c1lora). If you\u2019re travelling by train, get off at El Chorro station, next to our La Garganta Rural Tourist Complex.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row accordion-other height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Frequently asked questions from visitors before walking the Caminito&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%223rem%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_92b2762d accordion-zones via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"x636\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-x636\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How do I book a place on the Caminito del Rey?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-x636\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>We make it easy for you \u2013 at La Garganta we offer various booking options:<\/p>\n<p>You can book the Caminito del Rey with one of our local guides, who will explain the history, the landscape and more. Check ticket availability.<br \/>\nWe also offer the option of combining the Caminito del Rey with other activities. Our Active Tourism team puts together activity packages to make your visit to El Chorro truly unique.<\/p>\n<p>And although there are other ways to book, you\u2019ll need to do so well in advance as tickets tend to sell out quickly, especially at weekends. If you can\u2019t find any tickets, at CTR La Garganta we can get them for you straight away.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"l7a0\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-l7a0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How much is the admission fee?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-l7a0\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>You can check the ticket price when you make your booking; it will vary depending on the type of ticket.<\/p>\n<p>The quickest way to find out how much tickets for the Caminito del Rey cost is to check our Tickets page. For example, a ticket including a guided tour and shuttle bus costs around \u20ac31.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"u8cb\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-u8cb\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Can you buy tickets on the day?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-u8cb\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>You won\u2019t be able to book same-day tickets via the booking website. If you have any queries, please let us know via our contact form and we\u2019ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"da39\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-da39\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Is it better with or without the guide?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-da39\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Guided tours are designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the Caminito, covering every detail: its history, construction, restoration, biodiversity and interesting facts\u2026 They cost a little more and are limited to a maximum group size of 25 people. A specialist tour guide will explain everything you need to know about this fascinating route.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather do without and explore at your own pace, you can walk the Caminito without a guide without any problem. There\u2019s plenty of information on signs along the route, or you can find out more on our website. One advantage of exploring the Caminito without a guide is the peace of mind that comes from going at your own pace, spending as much time as you like and taking a break whenever you wish. What\u2019s more, the standard admission fee is cheaper.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"jb64\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-jb64\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What are the opening hours?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-jb64\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The Caminito del Rey\u2019s opening hours in winter are from 9.30 am to 3.00 pm, and in summer from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm. It is usually closed on Mondays, with the exception of certain Mondays. It is also closed on 1 January, 26 August and 24, 25 and 31 December.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"pcc1\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-pcc1\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Where do you catch the shuttle bus?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-pcc1\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The shuttle bus stops right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?ll=36.906296,-4.759136&amp;z=16&amp;t=m&amp;hl=es-ES&amp;gl=US&amp;mapclient=embed&amp;cid=7627239619019534809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outside our door<\/a>, and its timetable is from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm in winter and from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm in summer. So, when you leave the Caminito del Rey, we\u2019ll be waiting for you so you can enjoy the finest traditional cuisine in our restaurant opposite the Caminito or relax in one of <a href=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/en\/about-us\/hotel\/\">our rooms.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"pdf9\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-pdf9\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Can it be done in the rain?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-pdf9\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>On days with heavy rain, the Caminito del Rey management reserves the right to close access for safety reasons. In the event of light rain, access is permitted, although umbrellas are not allowed. As the walkway is very narrow in many sections, the wearing of a raincoat is compulsory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"gf19\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-gf19\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Is there a minimum age for walking the Caminito del Rey?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-gf19\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Children under the age of 8 are not permitted entry. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and must present proof of their age.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"r7a1\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-r7a1\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Is it safe or dangerous?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-r7a1\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Formerly known as the world\u2019s most dangerous walkway, its recent refurbishment has made it possible for anyone to walk the Caminito del Rey in complete safety.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"p8ce\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-p8ce\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Can I go if I suffer from vertigo?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-p8ce\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Anyone suffering from vertigo or heart conditions is advised not to go.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"e9fc\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-e9fc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What should I wear?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-e9fc\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>It is advisable to always wear comfortable, breathable clothing. Depending on the time of year, the time of day, the position of the sun and whether or not there is shade, there are many factors that can affect your walk; therefore, it is recommended that you wear several layers of clothing so you can adjust how warm you are. In summer, remember to wear a sun hat and apply sun cream.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"rb15\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-rb15\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What footwear is recommended?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-rb15\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The right footwear is the sort you\u2019d wear for hiking. If you\u2019ve got trekking or hiking boots, all the better; otherwise, a pair of comfortable trainers that fit snugly and don\u2019t slip will do just fine. Forget about beach sandals or similar footwear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"qc19\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-qc19\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Where can I park?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-qc19\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>If you\u2019re travelling by car, you can park in the South Zone, opposite the CTR La Garganta, and take the shuttle bus to the North Entrance, then walk along the Caminito del Rey heading south.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"bd5e\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-bd5e\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Where can you eat at the Caminito del Rey?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-bd5e\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>We recommend bringing water or other drinks to keep yourself hydrated during the walk. As for food, as this is a Nature Reserve, you can bring sandwiches, chocolate bars, energy bars, nuts or fruit, but not much else. We recommend that you plan your visit so that you exit via the southern end of the Caminito, allowing you to enjoy the best traditional cuisine of the area at the <a href=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/en\/restaurant\/\">La Garganta restaurant.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"we98\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-we98\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">\u00bfD\u00f3nde dormir cerca?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-we98\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>No one can help you prepare for your visit quite like La Garganta. We\u2019re situated opposite the Gaitanes Gorge \u2013 known as the Garganta del Chorro \u2013 through which the recently restored Caminito del Rey runs. If you\u2019re planning your visit, we can help you with everything from how to get there and what to do, to how to prepare and, of course, how to book your ticket for the Caminito. <a href=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/en\/about-us\/hotel\/\">Click here to book your room.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Discover the history of the Caminito del Rey&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%223rem%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_92b2762d accordion-about via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_16919a11 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/El-caminito-del-rey-puente-del-ingeniero-Eugenio-Rivera-337-225-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"cf8a\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-cf8a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How the Caminito del Rey was built<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-cf8a\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The Caminito del Rey was a suspended walkway approximately one metre wide at its narrowest points and around three kilometres long. It runs along the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, suspended perpendicular to the gorge, anchored to the vertical rock faces, at an average height of 100 metres above the river.<\/p>\n<h3>Why the Caminito del Rey was built<\/h3>\n<p>It was built between 1901 and 1905 to link two waterfalls belonging to the Sociedad Hidroel\u00e9ctrica de El Chorro company: the Salto de El Chorro and the Salto del Gaitanejo. The path began at El Chorro Station, next to the railway tracks, and allowed workers and materials to move from one waterfall to the other, facilitating the monitoring of the facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_16919a11 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Primera-pasarela-del-Caminito-del-Rey1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"s84d\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-s84d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Construction of the Caminito del Rey<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-s84d\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>There must have been many difficulties in building the road, especially in those days. The labourers had to work suspended over the void, tied to ropes anchored to the top of the cliff. In popular imagination, such work must have been carried out by prisoners, even those sentenced to death \u2013 the only ones capable of risking their lives, so the story goes, in exchange for a reduction in the sentences they were serving.<\/p>\n<p>However, the only thing we know for certain is that sailors from M\u00e1laga, skilled at hanging from the ropes of their ships, worked on this and other projects relating to the reservoir.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row accordion-about via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_16919a11 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/El-caminito-del-rey-conde-del-guadalhorce-1-336x225-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"d8be\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-d8be\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">First visits to El Caminito del Rey<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-d8be\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Whilst the Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir was under construction (1914\u20131921), visits to the area became very frequent. Friends and relatives of the reservoir\u2019s chief engineer, Rafael Benjumea Bur\u00edn, as well as engineers and, more generally, people interested in M\u00e1laga\u2019s industrial progress, would visit the construction site.<\/p>\n<p>The views that could be seen from many points along the path were breathtakingly beautiful, so Benjumea, a great lover of nature, wanted the path to be made as comfortable as possible, given the constraints of its location. Once Rafael Benjumea had decided to improve the \u2018Camino del Rey\u2019, he had the bridge spanning the gorge \u2013 designed by civil engineer Eugenio Rivera \u2013 refurbished.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image us_custom_04570ec2 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/el-caminito-del-rey-foto-antigua-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>This small bridge can be seen from the road leading from \u00c1lora to the Conde del Guadalhorce Reservoir, and the view of the two rock faces joined by the so-called Balconcillo de los Gaitanes is one of the most frequently photographed in the province.<\/p>\n<p>Like all places capable of captivating us, the Balconcillo also has its own legend. Any local will be able to tell the visitor about the tragic death of a young Englishwoman with flowing blonde hair, who plunged to her death from there whilst riding a white horse when life became unbearable for her. The truth is that, although everyone knows the story, no one has witnessed it nor can pinpoint when it happened.<\/p>\n<p>It is yet another legend to embellish a place that certainly needs no embellishment. King Alfonso XIII walked the entire length of this narrow service path on 21 May 1921, during his inaugural visit to the newly completed dam at El Chorro reservoir, which would later be named after the Count of Guadalhorce. Since then, the path has borne its current name: the Caminito del Rey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_16919a11 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"328\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/a61b755b409768dcdb8d902c88f11848.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"h84d\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-h84d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Current status of the Caminito del Rey<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-h84d\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The passage of time and a lack of maintenance meant that, in recent years, the Caminito del Rey had become impassable. In several areas, the floor had disappeared, leaving only the beam that supported it. The holes in the pavement, the crumbling railings and, in general, the lack of safety along the entire route attracted many hikers who saw the danger as yet another incentive to walk the path.<\/p>\n<p>Several fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000 led the Andalusian Regional Government to close off access and demolish the initial section to prevent hikers from using the Caminito del Rey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image us_custom_04570ec2 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/el-caminito-del-rey-restaurado.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The local councils of \u00c1lora and Ardales, as well as numerous associations (residents\u2019 groups, climbers, environmentalists, etc.), repeatedly called for the trail to be restored. In 2007, the preliminary studies and plans necessary for its complete restoration began, and it was not until 2014 that contracts relating to the restoration work began to be awarded. At the end of March 2015, we were finally able to enjoy the Caminito del Rey once again, this time fully restored and refurbished to provide a thrilling experience \u2013 and, this time, a completely safe one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_14a1e83b height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Make your visit to the Caminito del Rey an UNFORGETTABLE experience&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>We\u2019ll help you get your ticket and plan your visit so you don\u2019t have to worry about a thing \u2013 just enjoy yourself to the full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_right\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3\" href=\"https:\/\/lagarganta2026.somoswom.es\/en\/activity\/caminito-del-rey\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Tickets for El Caminito del Rey<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Explore the Caminito del Rey with Google Street View&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22max-width%22%3A%22850px%22%2C%22margin-left%22%3A%22auto%22%2C%22margin-right%22%3A%22auto%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_f4bbf1cc\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Puedes recorrerlo con nosotros pulsando las indicaciones que aparecen \u2018a tus pies\u2019, para dar pasitos cortos, o m\u00e1s adelante para dar saltos m\u00e1s largos. 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