Caminito del Rey Hiking from Seville

Highlights

• Discover Gaitanes gorge's natural location and walk over and side by side it!
• Hike this path, about 3 kilometres long and less than 1 meter wide,that is hanging about 100 meters high above the Guadalhorce River
• Have fun and enjoy an easy level hiking in full security as this path and been refurbished in 2015
• Get to know one of the main attractions in Spain for the most radical and adventurous tourists

What the day includes

How the day runs

1. Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

About this tour

The famous path of El Caminito del Rey route runs between the reservoir of Guadalhorce-Guadalteba and the town of El Chorro. We will leave from Seville to reach in two hours the reservoir of Guadalhorce in the province of Malaga. From there begins the walk, which is parallel to the railroad tracks, where you can go through the Gaitanes and Gaitanejo gorges. Its origin dates back to 1921, when King Alfonso XIII, after the inauguration of the dam of the Count of Guadalhorce, crossed the previously built path. From this moment on, it began to be called Caminito del Rey. After several years of disuse and deterioration due to lack of maintenance and control, it became the most dangerous path in Europe, causing many victims. As of March 2015, it was conditioned and open to the public, assuming a root of 7 km without any risk and suitable for all public. We will leave as a group together with our guide to get to the entrance located near the town of Ardales in Malaga. After the root of 7 kms, about two and a half hours in length, a transport will pick us up at the end point. Then we will take advantage of the opportunity to eat at a restaurant in the area. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to stop in the charming town of Osuna, located about an hour from Seville. Considered a historical and artistic site, the city is notable for its heritage and the beauty of its streets and squares, and has served as a filming location for several movies. After the visit, we will continue our journey towards the Desfiladeiro de Los Gaitanes. After enjoying the natural scenery of the gorge, we will return to Seville. Arrival is expected between 7pm and 9pm, depending on the group's pace and how the day's programme develops.