Ardales

National parks

Prepare for a day of adventure as you walk the Caminito del Rey along the walls of the El Chorro gorge in Málaga. Follow a guide on a safe trail leading to the footbridge that runs through the Desfiladero de Los Gaitanes. Begin your day with a pickup from one of the spots in Fuengirola, Benalmadena or Torremolinos and travel 45 minutes from Málaga pick up to Ardales. You will make a short stop of 30 minutes in Ardales, a white village, so you can purchase breakfast in a this local area before to start the activity. Return to the bus and continue until you reach the northern access point of the Caminito del Rey. Walk through a small long tunnel to reach the natural paths that lead to the entrance checkpoint of the gorges. Then, receive a helmet and listen to the safety instructions. Learn what to expect during the trek and the guide will accompany you at the end of the group to answer your questions along the way while you enjoy the experience. Pass by the Gorge of the Gaitanes, a natural pass across the hills that separates the Malaga coastline from the islands with the River Guadalhorce flowing at the bottom. Embark on a safe and comfortable walk surrounded by breathtaking scenery. El Caminito del Rey, after many years of total abandonment, is now a rebuilt path that stretches between 2 gorges and a large valley. After finishing the downhill trail from north to south, reach the exit point where your bus awaits. Once the group is on board the bus, return from el Chorro to Málaga during 1hour and to Costa del Sol to be dropped off at your pickup point.

Walk the Caminito del Rey, a suspended walkway that offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Built 100 years ago, learn the history of this scenic path and the canyons from your guide. Hike along a path that hugs the cliff face and offers epic views of the Malaga province. Trek high above the vertical canyons formed by the power of the Guadalhorce River. Admire the crystal clear water of the gorge cascading beneath you. Discover tunnels carved into the sheer rock. Learn about the history of this engineering marvel from your knowledgeable guide. Hear the stories of the adventures and climbers who helped build the path, as well as the path’s connection to King Alfonso XIII . Visit includes a small bottle of water Visit starts at north access and finishes at south access, there is a shuttle bus that likns both accessea. You may park at either access but please bear in mind if you park at south access need to be there at least one hour before the meeting point time at north access Shutle bus runs every 30 minutes (00 and 30 minutes past) and takes about 25 minutes from south access to north access where our meeting point is At the end/beggining of the visit you will need to take a shutlle bus that you pay directly to the bus driver (2,55€)

Explore Caminito del Rey which was once the most dangerous path in the world, on a guided day trip from Málaga. Expereince the beauty of the Gaitanes Gorge on this path that was rebuilt in 2015 into a very safe and accessible walkway. Start your adventure at an easy-to-access meeting point in the Málaga city center, where your guides will welcome you and answer your every question. Board a spacious and airconditioned coach and take in views of the countryside on the transfer to the Caminito del Rey trailhead.  We will make a short 30-minute stop in a typical white Andalusian town, Ardales. Here we can go to the bathroom, have a coffee or simply discover its beautiful and traditional streets and squares. It is an opportunity to discover a non-touristy town Arrive at Caminito del Rey and begin your thrilling cliffside walk through natural canyons. Learn the history, evolution, and listen to some anecdotes about this unique path. Return to your meeting point in Málaga by coach after an incredible day hiking, with many unforgettable photos and memories. 

Hike the Caminito del Rey trail in Álora with a local guide and discover Spain's most iconic hiking trail. Wind your way along steep canyon walls and forest tracks as you learn about the fascinating history of this unusual site. Head to the starting point and meet your guide as you get ready for your outdoor adventure. Board the shuttle bus and make your way to the north entrance, where you'll receive a short safety briefing and your helmet before setting out on your hike. Wander along narrow trails and wooden boardwalks, learning about the fascinating history of the trail and its natural surroundings. Find out why this trail was formerly known as the most dangerous hike in the world and discover how it was revamped, making it the safe and popular attraction that it is today. Leave your guided hiking experience with a new appreciation for this popular hiking route and a map of places to explore on your own.

After leaving the Costa del Sol and Malaga, continue along a scenic route with local vegetation such as orange trees, olive trees, and cork oak and the white village of Ardales and Cuevas del Becerro. Arrive at Setenil de las Bodegas, one of the most beautiful and original white villages in the province of Cádiz. Take advantage of your free time to enjoy this peculiar town. Visit the houses embedded under the rocks of the precipice and sit down for a coffee. In Ronda, arrive at the bus station before continuing on foot and enjoy a guided tour during 1h30m of the main sights, this part is optional in case you choose this option. A walking tour in the romantic town center with its churches, mini-palaces, and Spain's oldest bullring, offers plenty to uncover. This visit include Casa Museo Don Bosco, an old palace with stunning gardens overlooking the Puente Nuevo Enjoy the incredible views of the Puente Nuevo, which crosses the “Tajo” (the Cut) on the Guadalevin river where you'll taste a Spanish wine on a terrace with an exclusive view of the Tagus Bridge. Enjoy your free time to explore the city at your own pace.

Exclusive service to discover the true flavor of Andalusia and its famous Caminito del Rey with the help of our expert guides. Service with transportation from Malaga capital. Personalized attention from the meeting point in Malaga by one of our Caminito del Rey guides who will be there to welcome you and make sure everything goes perfect. This is a unique full-day experience that offers a total immersion in the rich culture, gastronomy and amazing nature of Andalusia. In addition to walking the famous Caminito del Rey, you will visit one of the famous white towns of Andalusia, Álora. Where you will visit the Archaeological Museum, the impressive Church of La Encarnación, Mirador de Pepe Rosas, as well as other charming areas of the historic center. After the guided tour of Alora, you will have a taste of the rich Andalusian cuisine in one of Alora with a delicius Tapas Brunch . Afterwards you will be transfered Caminito del Rey where you can live the unforgettable experience crossing the famous bridge as well as its vertigo-inducing walkways. Keep in mind that the afternoon time is the best to visit the Caminito del Rey, since there are fewer people, which guarantees a more personalized visit. Transportation back to Malaga City by bus . We are usually back about 19:30hrs

Enjoy our most popular tour 3 days a week. On Tuesdays and Fridays you will enjoy a tour of the Caminito in the morning. Afterwards we will have free time to enjoy lunch and return to Seville in the afternoon. On Sunday we will make a stop in the monumental town of Osuna. We will arrive in Ardales where you will have free time for lunch and then we will do the Caminito in the afternoon, returning to Seville in the evening. Caminito del Rey: We will travel in the morning to the Guadalhorce River basin to walk 7 kilometers of the impressive footbridge that runs along the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes at 105 meters above the ground. As we walk along this famous path and enjoy the spectacular natural landscapes of its surroundings we will learn about the history of the Caminito, inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII at the beginning of the 20th century. Osuna: One hour from the capital is this stately town declared a Historic-Artistic Site. The tour will start at the old University of Osuna and the Collegiate Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Both buildings were built in the 16th century under the patronage of the Téllez de Girón family, Counts of Ureña and Dukes of Osuna.

During the bus tour you will enjoy the journey from Fuengirola and different points a long Costa del Sol to Ardales, to continue to the northern access to the Caminito del Rey, where the tour will begin. This excursion to the Caminito del Rey is the easiest and most comfortable way to visit this peculiar enclave, whose works began in 1901 and finished in 1905. It was built under the prism of the economic growth and is considered a miracle of engineering. Nextto the guide, a passionate about the history of this incredible place, you will learn about the history and secrets of the environment, as well as the reasons that led to the construction of the walkways between the Gaitanes and Gaitanejo gorgesmaking a total of 7.7 kilometres length that he travelled and inaugurated in 1925. King Alfonso XIII. For approximately 4 hours you will walk for about 4.8 kilometres approximately from the northern access located in Ardales, you will cross tunnels, but be careful with your head! Enjoying the Guadalhorce river dam, you will descend the famous "chocolate ladder".with the charm of the characteristic Mediterranean vegetation. Don't forget to take a photo from the transparent viewpoint where you will leave vertigo behind, standing on a platform to see under your feet the wonder of this emblematic natural site at a height of more than 100 metres, and in this way, you will be able to enter into the gorges to the southern access at the Chorro Reservoir, by the pedestrian walkways almost 3 kilometres long and 1 metre wide. After finishing this incredible experience from the heights, up to 105 metres, of the suspension bridge in the canyon of the Gaitanes Gorgereturn the helmets and arrive at the southern access at El Chorro, where you will find the bus to return to the starting point at Fuengirola.

Discover the Caminito del Rey on this guided day trip from Costa del Sol. Hike along footbridges and trails as you learn about the interesting history of the path. Meet your guide and begin your tour at the Conde del Guadalhorce Dam. Take an easy and safe route by bus along nearly 8 kilometers of footbridges and trails. Follow your guide from the town of Ardales to the town of Álora. Learn about the history of the path and its inauguration by King Alfonso XIII in 1905. Find out why it was declared one of the most dangerous trails in the world when it was built, and why now after its renovation, it's safe. Enjoy an adrenaline rush as you cross the Desfiladero de Los Gaitanes, a narrow footbridge anchored to the rock and suspended in the air. Be thrilled at the end as you cross the suspension bridge, more than 100 meters high.

On the way to the Caminito’s entry, listen to the guide’s history of the pathway and the area’s geology. Catch a glimpse of the dam that created the nearby reservoir.  At the entrance to the El Gaitanejo canyon, gear up for the boardwalk. Make sure your helmet fits properly before going any further. Listen to your guide about the Caminito’s significance and the efforts to rebuild it. Stay close to the walls of the canyon. The new boardwalk offers a safer route than before, but is still only 3 feet (1 meter) wide. Think about the engineering it took to keep it steady. Your guide will fill you in on the details. Catch a glimpse of the King’s Bridge while making your way through El Gaitainejo. Listen to the history of the dams and how they led to the Caminito’s construction. Stop at viewpoints to admire the sheer drop of the cliffs to the river below. At the end of the Caminito del Rey, drop off your helmet with the guide in El Chorro. Take some time to relax and find a snack or drink after the walk. There are shops in town, too, that carry souvenirs. See if one looks right to commemorate your adventure.