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Ardales / El Chorro · Spain

Caminito del Rey

Caminito del Rey is a major hiking stop in or near Ardales / El Chorro, offering walk a dramatic one-way gorge route on elevated boardwalks; this is a timed, weather-sensitive outdoor experience rather than a casual stroll.

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Caminito del Rey Gabirulo — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Typical visit
4 hours
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Andalusia
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

Walk a dramatic one-way gorge route on elevated boardwalks; this is a timed, weather-sensitive outdoor experience rather than a casual stroll.

What you will see

  • Gaitanes Gorge.
  • Cliff boardwalks.
  • Suspension bridge.

History

The cliffside path began as an industrial access route linked to early 20th-century hydroelectric works and was comprehensively rebuilt and reopened for managed visits in 2015.

Photographs

Caminito del Rey

Gabirulo — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Allow about 240 minutes for the main visit, adjusting for queues, walking and optional sections.

  2. 2

    Check current access, opening and ticket information before setting out, especially in peak season.

About Andalusia

Moorish palaces, cathedral cities, white-town landscapes, Mediterranean coast and major archaeological sites.

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