Caminito del Rey day trip from Marbella

Stands out for

  • • Return coach from Marbella
  • • Guide in Spanish, English, French or Italian
  • • Entry ticket and safety helmet included
  • • About 3 km on walkways more than 100 metres above the Guadalhorce
  • • Arrival at the Caminito around 10:00
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Description

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 de Ramón y Cajal 1 in Marbella, and the coach may make other pick-up stops along the Costa del Sol. Arrival at the Caminito del Rey is planned for around 10:00. There you are given a safety helmet and the guided walk begins.

The route It covers about 3 kilometres following the Guadalhorce through the gorge, on walkways more than 100 metres high, and takes about two and a half hours to reach the end of the trail. The coach then takes the group back to Marbella. The full day lasts around 12 hours.

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

Key Info

Difficulty

Easy

Setting

Outdoors

Best season

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Recommended Age Range

Ages 8+

Kid-friendly Booking required

Practical Guide

Everything you need to know about Caminito del Rey day trip from Marbella

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Location

How to get there

By car Public transport

In this area

ArdalesMunicipioMálagaProvincia
Expert Recommendations

It is a long day: bring water, something to eat, sun protection and closed, comfortable shoes. Not recommended for people with severe vertigo. Bring ID or a passport in case it is requested at the entrance.

About the Area

The Caminito del Rey lies in the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, a protected natural area in Ardales (Málaga), next to the Guadalhorce reservoirs and the hamlet of El Chorro.

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Day trip from Marbella

Coach from Marbella with stops on the Costa del Sol, entry ticket, helmet and multilingual guide.

Duration 12 h 15 min
Age 8+
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Duration: About 12 hours
Description

Pick-up at Avenida de Ramón y Cajal 1 in Marbella; the coach may make other stops along the Costa del Sol. Arrival at the Caminito around 10:00, helmet handed out and a guided walk of about 3 km and two and a half hours through the gorge. Return to Marbella at the end of the trail.

Included Services
  • Return coach from Marbella
  • Guide
  • Caminito del Rey entry ticket
  • Safety helmet
Not included
  • Lunch
Age: 8+
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español 🇬🇧 English 🇫🇷 Français 🇮🇹 Italiano
Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Meeting point: Avenida de Ramón y Cajal 1, Marbella. There may be other pick-up stops along the Costa del Sol.
From €80

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Frequently Asked Questions

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At Avenida de Ramón y Cajal 1. On the way the coach may make other pick-up stops along the Costa del Sol.
The full day lasts around 12 hours. The walk on the Caminito takes about two and a half hours.
The guide speaks Spanish, English, French and Italian.
No, lunch is not included. Bring something to eat and water.
Yes, from age 8, the minimum age set by the Caminito del Rey.