Ardales Trip Overview
Discover El Caminito del Rey, one of the most demanded and impressive visit. A tour in a unique natural environment through a breath-taking path that crosses the Gorge of the Gaitanes, in the province of Malaga.
In 1921, El Caminito del Rey was named because of King Alfonso XIII who went there. The time and its disuse caused it to deteriorate greatly and become the most dangerous path in Europe, causing several victims.
After a magnificent restoration work, the Caminito del Rey is currently perfectly passable without any risk, with a part built taking advantage of what was built by the Chorro station Hydroelectric Society.
It is a walk in parallel to the railroad tracks where you can walk and enjoy the famous route of the Gaitanes gorge and the Gaitanejo.
The tour will be along 7 kilometers from Ardales to Álora and that will be full of emotions and surprises.
A beautiful experience for nature lovers, with spectacular landscapes and stunning photographs that you can take.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Ardales, Spain
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ardales, Andalucía, Spain
Discover El Caminito del Rey, one of the most demanded and impressive visit. A tour in a unique natural environment through a breath-taking path that crosses the Gorge of the Gaitanes, in the province of Malaga.
In 1921, El Caminito del Rey was named because of King Alfonso XIII who went there. The time and its disuse caused it to deteriorate greatly and become the most dangerous path in Europe, causing several victims.
After a magnificent restoration work, the Caminito del Rey is currently perfectly passable without any risk, with a part built taking advantage of what was built by the Chorro station Hydroelectric Society.
It is a walk in parallel to the railroad tracks where you can walk and enjoy the famous route of the Gaitanes gorge and the Gaitanejo.
The tour will be along 7 kilometers from Ardales to Álora and that will be full of emotions and surprises.
A beautiful experience for nature lovers, with spectacular landscapes and stunning photographs that you can take.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Restaurante El Mirador Ardales, Parque de Ardales Zona Cuarta, 29552 Ardales, Málaga, Spain
Meet the guide at Restaurante El Mirador Ardales to start the Caminito del Rey.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: El Caminito del Rey, Ma-5403 Caminito del Rey, 29550 Ardales Spain
Enjoy the amazing Caminito del Rey, an exciting path that hangs from the vertical walls of the gorge and at an average distance of 100 meters above the river.
Duration: 3 hours
