El Camino del Rey
El Camino del Rey in Malaga, once renowned as the most perilous trek in the world, reopened in 2015 with a new, secure boardwalk anchored along the 100-meter steep cliffside. Anyone who can endure the vertigo that follows along the jaw-dropping trail can now access it. If you plan on going on a hiking date to Camino del Rey, make sure to inform your date if they have vertigo before scheduling so you don't ruin their first date. The stunning Desfiladero de Los Gaitanes canyon is well worth testing your limits. Because the two-hour trip is generally flat, it is suitable for persons of all fitness levels.
Before you may visit El Camino del Rey, you must purchase tickets in advance and provide a printed copy of the ticket to the control cabin. You may either order a general ticket for 10 Euros, which includes admittance and the obligatory helmet, or a guided tour for 18 Euros, which includes the mandatory helmet. English and Spanish are spoken by the guides.
Take the train to El Chorro, where the Camino del Rey route concludes. As you exit the train, buses leave every 30 minutes towards the El Kiosko Restaurant, where you must begin your trek. You may board a train from Malaga's Maria Zambrano train station. You may also take the train from Granada or Seville to Antequera-Santa Ana and then change trains to El Chorro (22 min). It is strongly advised to drive there from anywhere other than Malaga, Antequera, or any station on the Malaga-El Chorro railway line.
El Camino del Rey may be hiked all year, although, if possible, avoid the warmest months of July to mid-September. Despite the fact that much of the trail is in the shade, it may be quite hot, and there are no places to cool down throughout the walk. The remainder of the year provides pleasant strolling temps; simply dress appropriately. Early winter mornings, in particular, can be frigid. When hiking El Camino del Rey, no large backpacks are permitted, therefore a simple day pack with water and layers of clothing will suffice if you travel during the cooler seasons.
Location: Malaga, Spain
Level of difficulty: medium
Duration of the trip: 3-4 hours
