Description
The Caminito del Rey in Malaga, experience, live and feel nature outdoors from the heights.
An incredible experience on a suspended walkway over the Tajos de la Sierra Huma. Built in the early twentieth century, it is located in the Gaitanes Gorge offering a unique and intense experience and adventure.
Originally intended as a crossing for the workers of the hydroelectric plants and the canal watchmen, it was gradually improved by the engineer Benjumea, who replaced the wooden floor with concrete slabs with handrail and thus becoming a fundamental element for the daily life of the families of the workers who lived there.
Its name comes from King Alfonso XIII, who in 1921 crossed the path to preside over the inauguration of the reservoirs and since then it began to be called Caminito del Rey. An amazing example of human ability to overcome the barriers imposed by nature in an era of scarce technical resources and therefore has become in its own right one of the premium experiences to be performed internationally.
Enjoy an unparalleled adventure that will make your hair stand on end. An excursion with an expert local guide who will lead you through a platform located 100 meters above the Guadalhorce River. You will contemplate the landscape and the amazing panorama around you and admire the incredible beauty of its views.
The walking tour starts at the Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir, which is the main water reserve of Malaga. You will get to know the Gaitanes Gorge and its history and discover numerous bridges between mountains and ideal places for hikers and nature lovers.
The Caminito stretches for approximately 7 km with at least 1 meter wide in some of its sections. At the end of the tour you can enjoy a delicious lunch at the foot of the gorge in a fantasy environment.
EXPERIENCE SERVICES
- Price 1 pax. from €295 in Private Experience.
- Half day (4 to 5 hours) or full day (7 to 9 hours) experience from Tuesday to Sunday, except every Monday, January 1st and December 24th, 25th and 31st.
- Experience not suitable for babies and children from 0 to 8 years old.
- Prices include VAT.
- Experience accompanied by an Official Guide of the Caminito del Rey.
- Audio system (Whisper) for all participants.
- Includes entrance ticket to the Caminito del Rey.
- Includes Coffee Break.
- Private transfer in and out.
- Civil Responsibility and Accident Insurance.
- Lunch in Restaurant with menu or a la carte on request.
- Includes souvenirs as a gift.
- For Private and Groups from 1 to 15 people maximum.
- Winter Schedule: Experience recommended in the morning or afternoon.
- Summer Schedule: Experience recommended in the morning or afternoon.
- Use of the mask in cases stipulated by medical prescription.
OTHER SERVICES
- Accommodation in Malaga on request, information here.
- Dinner in a restaurant in the city center on request.
- Request more information about the Experiences here.
- It is recommended to combine in Private or Group with other Experiences in Andalucia.
ABOUT THE WALKING TOUR
- Experience Itinerary: a route created exclusively for the surroundings and the interior of the Caminito del Rey.
- Access to the Caminito del Rey without queues and respecting the safety distances.
- Digital or printed tickets to access the Caminito del Rey.
- It is compulsory to wear a safety helmet during the route of the Caminito del Rey.
- Experience recommended for children over 8 years old accompanied by an adult.
- Altitude sea level: 250 metres.
- Distance: 7 – 8 kilometres.
- Recommendations: Closed sports shoes, appropriate clothing for the experience (Winter – Summer).
VISITOR RECEPTION
–Meeting point: In the accommodation or the place that is agreed in advance with the client. The tickets are held by the official guide who accompanies you throughout the Experience and will be given to you before entering the experiences.
–Our guide will carry an indicative element of DOOR TO DOOR TRAVEL so that they can recognize it during the start and the whole experience.
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE TOUR
A) Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to enter.
B) Wheelchairs and other elements of reduced mobility: the route is not fully conditioned so that people with mobility problems can enjoy it freely due to numerous slopes, stairs and cobblestones. We would appreciate it if you could let us know before your arrival if anyone uses a wheelchair so that we can give you options and tailor the visit to your needs.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
-Enjoy a guided tour with the best specialists in Spanish, English and French.
-Another language option on request and availability.
TICKET RESERVATION AND EXPERIENCE RULES
- The full name, surname and ID or passport number of each participant must be provided at the TIME OF APPLICATION. It is important to carry your ID card or passport (physical or digital) with you at all times during the Experience.
- DOOR TO DOOR GRANADA TRAVEL is not responsible for the LOSS of the TICKET and the NON ADMISSION of the visitor to the Caminito del Rey for not carrying the identification documentation in case it is required by the staff or authorized persons in charge.
- I declare under my responsibility that I have the identity documentation DNI / Passport in order to carry out this Experience in Spain.
- In the event that the day of your visit due to weather conditions we are forced to close the Caminito del Rey, we will let you know in advance and give you different options to be able to do the Experience.
RULES FOR VISITING THE CAMINITO DEL REY
*We inform the user of the rules of the visit to the Caminito del Rey and its surroundings;
- It is forbidden for visitors to access areas of the trail that are not equipped for tourism.
- It is forbidden to throw garbage, garbage or debris neither inside nor in the surroundings of the Caminito del Rey.
- It is forbidden to access the Caminito del Rey without permits, without surveillance and without the presence of official guides.
- It is forbidden to hit or manipulate any infrastructure supporting the walkway and other platforms during the tour.
- It is forbidden to bring animals into the Caminito del Rey.
- It is forbidden to do the tour to people who suffer from diseases such as: heart disease, epilepsy, asthma, problems with dislocated ankles, knees, arms, shoulders, etc., or who have physical disabilities.
- People with acrophobia, vertigo, dizziness or any other physical or psychological impediment that may affect them during the tour are not allowed to do the tour.
- The entrance to the Caminito del Rey is forbidden to anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- At all times the visitor must have a civic behavior, avoid misbehavior that may disturb the guides or other visitors, in case of non-compliance may be expelled from the facilities.
- The visitor will try to pay attention to the guide’s instructions, especially in safety matters, and will respect the explanations of the guides as well as the other visitors’ appreciations.
- Being a space of extreme natural value worldwide, any act of vandalism when trying to enter the Caminito del Rey, destroying formations or any other damage done to it, will be reported to the competent authority, being considered a serious attack to the Spanish Natural Heritage and may have criminal repercussions.
- It is mandatory to wear a helmet during the tour, the helmet used must be authorized by the management and responsible for the Caminito del Rey.
- The visitor will not be able to remove the helmet during the tour under any circumstances and will try not to get lost, being aware at all times of the space being visited and avoiding touching or hitting walls or access structures and support walkways.
- We inform you that it is mandatory to wear closed and sport shoes (TENIS, BAMBOOTS, MOUNTAIN BOOTS, SPORTS BOOTS…) for the visit.
- The guide is responsible for ensuring the safety of the visit, therefore he/she must impose respect during the visit and the visitors will have the obligation to pay attention and obey all the indications regarding safety.
- The guide has the obligation to call the attention of any visitor who is not acting in a safe manner. If the situation persists, the guide will expel the visitor from the tour.
- It is the obligation of the visitors to respect the existing signage during the created itinerary.
- Safety is everybody’s business”, so visitors must pay attention and collaborate in safety issues.
- The so-called “Acts of bravery”, which always involve an obvious risk, are forbidden.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring bags or backpacks larger than 40 x 40 cm on the tour. Smoking, eating, drinking, use of the tripod and selfie stick are only allowed in places authorized by those responsible for the Caminito del Rey.
