Caminito del Rey

Also known as The King’s Little Path.

Once called the most dangerous pathway in the world in the world.

AT A GLANCE

Caminito del Rey is near Ardales in the province of Málaga, Spain, Andalusia
inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII 1921
first built 1905, the walkway had fallen into disrepair and was partially closed for nearly 15 years due to deaths
re-opened in 2015
new pathway still offers a walk of 2.9 km
1 metre (3 ft) wide climbing over 100 metres (330 ft) above the Guadalhorce river
the entire trip from the start at the town of Ardales to finish at Álora would be about 8km and might take 3-4 hours
originally built to provide access to workers at hydroelectric power plants Chorro Falls and Gaitanejo Falls
ticket required ( 10€ in 2019)
in 2019 open Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday.