Caminito del Rey Day Trip (From Malaga City)
Travel from Malaga to one of the main tourist attractions of the province on our Caminito del Rey Day Trip. You’ll walk through the famous Gaitanes Gorge and admire incredible views of Malaga’s rugged landscape.
We’ll meet at Avenida de Andalucía, at the bus stop 2009, and board a minibus that’ll take us northwest through the beautiful inland countryside of the province of Malaga.
During the journey, we’ll cross the Alcaparaín mountain range and see extensive orange groves and several Andalusian white villages. We’ll make a quick half-hour stop in the village of Ardales so you can stretch your legs or have a snack on your own.
For approximately 3 hours, we’ll walk around 4.8 km (3 miles) along the Caminito del Rey from the northern access located in Ardales, crossing several tunnels. Did you know that it was first opened by King Alfonso XIII in 1925? During the hike, we’ll admire the Guadalhorce reservoir and go down the most famous stairs of the Caminito del Rey.
The Caminito del Rey tour will start by discovering the geology, the wildlife, and the spectacular landscapes that surround us. The footbridge, suspended almost 340 ft (105 meters) above the Gaitanes Gorge, will offer us incredible panoramic views of the Sierra de Málaga. We’ll take around 2.5-3 hours to walk the whole route. As we walk, we’ll stop at the best viewpoints to take photos and learn some fun facts about this place.
After enjoying the Caminito del Rey, we’ll say goodbye to this beautiful place and finish the excursion at the starting point.
Caminito del Rey guided tour
(No Transport)
On this guided tour of the Caminito del Rey, we’ll enjoy breathtaking views as we explore the cliffs over the Guadalhorce River.
Description
At the time indicated, we’ll meet at the north entrance to the Caminito del Rey to start this guided tour around one of the most famous and surprising places in the Province of Malaga. Let’s go!
El Caminito del Rey is a hanging walkway almost 105 metres (345 feet) above the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Canyon. The path follows a narrow route offering incredible views of the Guadalhorca River and the cliffs that surround it.
Accompanied by the guide, we’ll enjoy the scenery and learn about the history of the Caminito del Rey. Did you know that it was opened in 1921 by Alfonso XIII?
The views from the Caminito del Rey are simply spectacular. During the guided visit, we’ll have incredible views of the Sierra de Málaga, Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir, and the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Canyon.
After a 3-hour tour, we’ll say our goodbyes at the southern entrance to the Caminito del Rey. From here, you can take a shuttle bus back to the initial meeting point.