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The walkways at the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, including admission, a guide and transport
The day trip to the Caminito del Rey from Málaga solves the problem of getting there: The northern entrance is an hour and twenty minutes from the capital; the route is one-way and ends seven kilometres from the starting point.
We’ll take you to the start and pick you up at the end, with admission included and a stop for breakfast in Ardales. The walk covers 7.7 kilometres of footbridges more than 100 metres above the river, and takes around three hours.
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Discover El Caminito del Rey in Malagaknown as the most dangerous trail in the world. A spectacular walk through paths and walkways attached to the wall where the maximum height reaches 105 metres with a total distance of 7.7 kilometres. This excursion is the most comfortable and practical way to visit the Caminito del Rey from Malaga or the Costa del Sol.
🚍Malaga & Costa del Sol⏩Ardales 🕑 1 hour 20 minutes
🚍 Ardales ⏩Northern access to Caminito del Rey🕑20 minutes
🚍 El Chorro⏩Malaga & Costa del Sol🕑1 hour 20 minutes
6-8 hours
It runs through one of the most dangerous trails in the world in a unique natural setting, the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes. Considered a miracle of engineering with a length of 7.7 kilometres, come and discover the history of the Caminito del Rey with an official guide at a height of 105 metres along the footbridges, which are barely 1 metre wide. This tour includes: Entrance to the Caminito del Rey with guided tour and shuttle bus Book your tickets!
🚩El Chorro - meeting at the Tourist Complex of the Gorge
🚍 Shuttle bus: El Chorro⏩North access to Caminito del Rey🕑20 minutes
🚩 South Access in El Chorro
4 hours
A 7.7-kilometre footbridge through the Gaitanes Gorge, in the municipality of Ardales. It was built in the early 20th century to provide access for workers at the hydroelectric power station, and remained closed for years until it was restored.
The walkway clings to the canyon wall, with sections more than one hundred metres above the River Guadalhorce, and it is one-way: you enter via the northern access point and exit via the southern one.
The day trip from Málaga It includes transport from your hotel, admission, a stop for breakfast in Ardales and transport between the two entry points.
Single tickets These are for those arriving on their own: they include access to the trail, a guided tour and the shuttle bus from El Chorro. They are available in Spanish, English, German, French and Italian.
The surroundings of El Caminito are the perfect way to round off the day:
El Chorro is one of the best-known climbing areas in Andalusia. There are introductory courses for beginners and sport climbing routes for those with previous experience, with a qualified guide and all equipment included.
A tour of the area around the Gorge on an electric-assist bike, which tackles hills without requiring any prior fitness.
A route equipped with bolts and cables on the Chorro cliff face, for anyone looking for something a bit steeper than the walkways.
Choose the option, check the date and complete your booking online with immediate confirmation.
Capacity at El Caminito is limited and tickets are time-slotted, so it’s a good idea to book in advance during the high season.
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The northern entrance is an hour and twenty minutes from Málaga city centre. The tour takes you to the start of the route and picks you up at the southern entrance at the end, with a stop for breakfast in Ardales. That’s the key to the visit: the Caminito is a one-way route and ends seven kilometres from where it begins.
The 7.7-kilometre route takes around three hours to walk, including the footbridges and approach paths. The entire trip from Málaga takes between six and eight hours, including travel time.
No special physical fitness is required, but you will need to walk for three hours over uneven terrain and along sections of narrow footbridge more than a hundred metres above the river. Closed-toe footwear is recommended. This is not suitable for anyone who suffers from severe vertigo.
The excursion includes transport from Málaga or the Costa del Sol, admission and transfers between the two entry points. Individual tickets cover admission to the trail only, including a guided tour and a shuttle bus from El Chorro, for those arriving independently.
Yes. In El Chorro, you can combine the Caminito with rock climbing, an e-bike ride through the surrounding area or the via ferrata. There are two packages that combine the Caminito with either rock climbing or a two-hour e-bike ride on the same day.
We’re setting off for the Caminito early because entry is time-slotted. The bus stops for breakfast in Ardales; it enters via the northern entrance and picks you up at the southern end once you’ve finished the tour.
It is that detail that makes the trip worthwhile: El Caminito is a one-way route and ends seven kilometres from where it starts, so anyone travelling on their own will have to take the shuttle bus back or park their car some distance away.
The route isn’t suitable for everyone. There are sections of narrow walkway over the gorge, at a height of more than one hundred metres, and pushchairs are not permitted.
No special physical preparation is required, but you will need to walk for around three hours over uneven terrain and wear closed-toe shoes. Please check the age restriction on the activity page before booking.
