About Caminito del Rey
Caminito Del Rey is an aerial trail built alongside the walls of the Gaitanes gorge. This path is 3 kilometres long and has a trail that starts from Adales. The trail continues all the up to Antequers and ends at El Chorro, locally known as Alora. This is a path with vertical gorge walls located 100 metres above the river. The path was originally built to create easy access to the hydroelectric station located in its premises. In the early 1900s, the dam was inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII.
Ever since then, the locals have been calling this place as Caminito del Rey- a name that is still relevant today. History suggests that people have been living near its premises since the neolithic times and it provides an exciting place to simply walk around or even go for a trek.
Caminito del Rey Highlights
• Go to the reservoir and admire the views from this place, including the calm and peaceful surroundings.
• Learn more about the King’s Chair and how the dam was inaugurated for use by King Alfonso XIII.
• Feel the strong current of the water while standing close to the Gaitanejo Power Station.
• Stand on top of the King’s Bridge and admire the stunning views of the river and the surroundings.
• Walk on the top of the Suspension Bridge over the Gaitanes Gorge and admire the views from this place.
How To Reach Caminito del Rey
By Car: Caminito Del Rey is 60 kilometres away from the city centre of Malaga. To reach, you will have to travel for up to 60 minutes by taking the A-357 road.
Best Time To Visit Caminito del Rey
Loro Park is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year. The best season to visit Loro Park will be the summer season from March to August because this is the time when the climate is pleasant. The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year. The best time of the day to visit Loro Park will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature.
Caminito del Rey Other Essential Information
- Caminto Del Rey’s official website is the only place to buy your tickets, so make sure you do not refer to any other website.
- You can carry either a digital ticket or a physically printed ticket to enter the Caminito Del Rey.
- If any visitors aged 18 years and below are travelling, they will have to be accompanied by an adult.
- Visitors will have to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled date of arrival for a hassle free entry.
- Visitors travelling with their vehicles will be allowed to park their vehicle only in designated spots.
Visit the Conde del Guadalhorce reservoir
Located 200 metres from El Kiosko, you can check out the Conde del Guadalhorce reservoir. This reservoir was built in the early 1900s by engineer Rafael Benjumea for the integrated use of the three rivers that meet at this point. The dam plays a crucial role in conserving the greenery of its surroundings and also acts as an important source of water to the surrounding spaces. The dam also has outdoor activities worth checking out like the gardens, so do not miss out on this place.
Go to the King’s Chair
Although the dam was constructed by Rafael Benjumea, the approval of the construction was given by King Alfonso XIII. To commemorate the completion of the construction, the chair was built. This chair is made up of stone and has an armchair and a table made up of stone. From this point, you can get the full view of the Casa del Conde. However, do note that this attraction is not open to the public right now, but if it does, do not miss out on this place.
Check out the Giatanejo Power Station
You will come across this power station when you are walking towards the foot bridge. This bridge is 10 metres wide and comes with the Guadadlhorce river flowing at full speed. There is a viewpoint from this power station which is worth checking out. Make sure you just stop by to admire the views from this place before you head to the footbridge. Do be careful while walking as the pathway is very narrow and it requires a lot of caution.
Walk across the King’s Bridge
When you are in El Tajo, you will come across the King’s Bridge. It is locally known as Puente Del Rey and is one the way to Caminito Del Rey. This bridge was originally used by blacksmiths to install the original footbridge. Ever since then, it is used by people who visit this bridge to trek. There is a river that flows under the bridge, so do not miss out on checking out the strong current when you are in the middle.
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