Ardales Trip Overview
Departure from Malaga city direct to the interior of the province of Malaga through the Guadalhorce Valley, the main hydrological reserve of the province of Malaga. Upon arrival, let’s begin our magnificent tour of the Caminito del Rey, recently rebuilt on the original pathways built between 1860 and 1866, through the natural landscape of Gaitanes gorge, a canyon carved by the Guadalhorce River with very steep walls and considerable height that makes it one of the most spectacular landscapes in the entire province of Malaga. At the end of the trip, free time and return to Malaga.
A minimum of 4 persons is required for the group to go ahead.
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* Duration: 6 hours
* Starts: Ardales, Spain
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Ardales, Andalucia, Spain
Departure from Malaga city direct to the interior of the province of Malaga through the Guadalhorce Valley, the main hydrological reserve of the province of Malaga. Upon arrival, let’s begin our magnificent tour of the Caminito del Rey, recently rebuilt on the original pathways built between 1860 and 1866, through the natural landscape of Gaitanes gorge, a canyon carved by the Guadalhorce River with very steep walls and considerable height that makes it one of the most spectacular landscapes in the entire province of Malaga. At the end of the trip, free time and return to Malaga.
A minimum of 4 persons is required for the group to go ahead.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Malaga, Malaga, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
Pick-up at the bus stop by Vialia shopping center located in Heroe de Sostoa 2.
Make sure to be at the pick-up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Then drive towards Ardales.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: El Kiosko, Parque Ardales, Pantano El Chorro, s/n, 29550 Ardales, Málaga, Spain
Start hiking by “Kiosko” restaurant located near the entrance of the Caminito del Rey.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: El Caminito del Rey, Ma-5403 Caminito del Rey, 29550 Ardales Spain
Later continue the walkway passing by “Gaitanejos” cliffs, the “Hoyo” valley, “Gaitanes” cliffs , Ribera bridge & finally pass over the hanging bridge.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Ardales National Park, Ardales Spain
After a while, the gate of Caminito del Rey will be reached. The guide will explain you the relevance of this area in the Spanish contemporary history due tu different components: the electric power plant, the railway, the recevoir, etc.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: El Caminito del Rey, Ma-5403 Caminito del Rey, 29550 Ardales Spain
The tour finishes at the parking area located in “El Chorro” district. From this point after 20 minutes walking straight, the bus will be reached to drive back to the Costa del Sol
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
