Walks and treks

Caminito del Rey

Spain Málaga Ardales

Caminito del Rey
Photo: Thomas Dahlstrøm Nielsen, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A walkway pinned to the walls of the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path, and rebuilt safely in 2015. The 7.7 km route, including about 3 km of boardwalk, passes high above the river with sheer drops and a suspension bridge.


Tickets must be booked online in advance, and you must wear the helmet provided. It's one-way from north to south; a shuttle bus returns you to the start. Children under 8 aren't allowed. It's about an hour from Málaga, with trains to El Chorro.

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