Hiking The Spectacular Caminito Del Rey • Indie Traveller

It boggles the mind: just a narrow path, at most a meter wide, on the edge of cliffs up to 100 meters high — its concrete cracked, metal beams rusted and rotting away, and some sections completely collapsed.

Or at least, this was the state of the Caminito Del Rey for many decades until it was rehabilitated in 2016, while the old path remains visible from the new one built just above it.

Since then, the Caminito has been no longer just for adventurous climbers, but easily accessible for any tourist.

From the extensive boardwalks running along a 3 km trail, you can enjoy phenomenal views of the Gaitanes Gorge. I’d say it’s easily one of the top attractions in southern Spain.

Important: This trail is ticketed and you need to book well in advance and for a specific day and time. To be on time, keep in mind that it takes a 3km (2 mile) hike to get to the entrance.

History of the Caminito

The precarious path was originally built in 1905 to provide access for workers and…