Caminito del Rey day trip from Estepona

The Caminito del Rey runs through the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, the gorge carved by the Guadalhorce river between Ardales, Álora and Antequera, in the province of Málaga. Its wooden walkways, anchored to the rock about a hundred metres above the river, were inaugurated in 1921 by King Alfonso XIII and reopened after restoration in 2015.

The trip Pick-up is at Avenida Litoral 4 in Estepona, and the coach heads to the Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir, next to which the Caminito del Rey begins. There the guide explains the history of the trail, helmets are handed out and the walk begins.

The route It covers about 3 kilometres on walkways barely a metre wide hanging about 100 metres above the river, taking two and a half to three hours, with stops at several viewpoints for photos of the reservoir and the mountains. Afterwards there is an hour to rest and eat: bring a picnic, as lunch is not included. Arrival back in Estepona is planned about 10 hours after departure.

Good to know Children under 8 are not allowed. It is not wheelchair accessible and pets are not allowed.