Ardales Trip Overview
Experience the natural beauty of Andalusia on a 3-hour adventure hike. Follow along the Caminito del Rey walkway in a stunning gorge in El Chorro. Take a 3-hour walk on the Caminito del Rey, or King’s Pathway, along the steep walls of a narrow gorge near Ardales. After 4 years of repairs and extensive renovations, the walkway has recently re-opened. Hear how the walkway was built to provide workers at the local hydroelectric power plants with a way to cross between them. After several accidents, the regional government of Andalusia and the local government agreed in June 2011 to share costs of restoration. The walkway reopened on 29 March 2015 and has been listed as one of the best new attractions for 2015 by Lonely Planet. Be on the lookout for native wildlife during the family-friendly walk.
IMPORTANT: Please note that departure time depends on Caminito del Rey availability of Tickets. The tickets are very limited and we can not guarantee an early departure.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Ardales, Spain
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Ardales, Andalucía, Spain
Experience the natural beauty of Andalusia on a 3-hour adventure hike. Follow along the Caminito del Rey walkway in a stunning gorge in El Chorro. Take a 3-hour walk on the Caminito del Rey, or King’s Pathway, along the steep walls of a narrow gorge near Ardales. After 4 years of repairs and extensive renovations, the walkway has recently re-opened. Hear how the walkway was built to provide workers at the local hydroelectric power plants with a way to cross between them. After several accidents, the regional government of Andalusia and the local government agreed in June 2011 to share costs of restoration. The walkway reopened on 29 March 2015 and has been listed as one of the best new attractions for 2015 by Lonely Planet. Be on the lookout for native wildlife during the family-friendly walk.
IMPORTANT: Please note that departure time depends on Caminito del Rey availability of Tickets. The tickets are very limited and we can not guarantee an early departure.
Itinerary
From Cádiz to the entrance of Caminito takes about 2,5 hours driving. Then you’ll enter the trail at Caminito del Rey that has a duration of approximately 3 hours.
Stop At:
• El Caminito del Rey, Ma-5403 Caminito del Rey, 29550 Ardales Spain
