How long is the Caminito del Rey hike?
7.7 km
Full length of the path El Caminito del Rey is 7.7 km. The part of the access ways is 4.8 km long and the stretch between the entrance and exit gates of the boardwalks (boardwalk – Hoyo Valley – boardwalk) is 2.9 km long.
How tall is Caminito del Rey?
Known as Spain’s most dangerous path, or the most dangerous walkway in the world, the Caminito del Rey (The King’s Little Pathway) is over 100 years old and 100 meters (350 feet) high. The perilous concrete trail winds through steep limestone cliffs near the small village of El Chorro and into a hidden valley.
Do I need a ticket for Caminito del Rey?
During the visit to the path El Caminito del Rey, you must have the ticket at all times with yourself, this is to say at the entrance and exit points.
How many people died at Caminito del Rey?
The Caminito del Rey, nicknamed “The most dangerous path in the world”, was closed to tourists in 2001 after it claimed the lives of five people. The three-foot wide path is pinned to the side of a rock face overlooking a gorge in Malaga.
What do you wear to Caminito del Rey?
Clothing should be comfortable and footwear appropriate for hiking. And remember: inside the Caminito del Rey (as could not be otherwise) there are no toilets. Before 2017 ends, this tourist attraction in the hinterland Malaga will have a new visitor centre.
How much does the Caminito del Rey trail cost?
The price of tickets for the Caminito del Rey trail varies according to the visit. The general ticket costs 10 euros and the guided tour 18 euros. The guided tour of the Caminito del Rey is designed for those who want to know the history, geography and biodiversity of the place.
How to change your Caminito del Rey tickets?
To change the tickets of the Caminito del Rey you have to access the option Exchange by Closing and change the tickets one by one, introducing the bar code of each one of them.
Is the El Caminito del Rey walkway safe?
Fortunately, we can now say El Caminito del Rey Walkway is not dangerous. In fact, it was closed for many years given its poor state but since 2015, and following many months of work, it was able to reopen to the public. Today, it is a safe path with many security measures in place.
Where to get last minute El Caminito tickets?
Last-minute tickets for El Caminito del Rey Walkway. Remember that “last-minute tickets” are made available on the website of El Caminito del Rey Walkway the day beforehand. This is a way to book and ensure a ticket, but you need to pay close attention to its website and be quicker than the rest.