Caminito del Rey day trip from Seville

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 The coach leaves from central Seville for the province of Málaga. Depending on the day, the journey includes a stop of about 30 minutes in Osuna, the ducal town on the way. In Ardales, a local guide leads the group along the Caminito del Rey and explains the history of the walkways and the gorge as you walk almost 105 metres above the river.

How the day works The order depends on the date: on some days the walk is in the morning followed by free time for lunch; on others lunch comes first and the walk is in the afternoon, returning to Seville in the evening. Lunch is not included. The whole day lasts about 10 hours.

Good to know The Caminito del Rey does not admit children under 8 and ID or a passport may be requested. It is not wheelchair accessible and pets are not allowed. Places on the Caminito are limited, so it is best to book ahead.