Caminito del Rey Trip
The Caminito del Rey trip from the Costa del Sol
This guided day excursion is the simplest way to visit the Caminito del Rey from the Costa del Sol. Pick-up takes place by coach at the selected time and point in Malaga or along the coast, before heading inland towards Ardales.
The itinerary includes a short stop in Ardales for breakfast (not included) before continuing to the northern access of the Caminito del Rey, where the guided visit begins. Entrance tickets, transport and the accompaniment of a local guide are included, avoiding the need to organise access independently.
The Caminito del Rey was originally built between 1901 and 1905 as a service walkway for hydroelectric works and was inaugurated in 1925. Today it is a restored footpath that crosses the Gaitanes Gorge and is considered a notable example of early 20th-century engineering.
The guided walk lasts approximately four hours and covers around 4.8 kilometres, starting at the northern access in Ardales and finishing in El Chorro. Along the route, tunnels are crossed, steep sections are descended and elevated walkways fixed to the gorge wall are followed, with views over the Guadalhorce river and the surrounding natural environment.
One of the highlights is the viewpoint with a glass floor and the suspension bridge, which reaches heights of over 100 metres above the bottom of the gorge. The walkways themselves extend for almost three kilometres and are approximately one metre wide.
At the end of the route, at the southern access next to the El Chorro reservoir, helmets are returned and the group boards the coach again for the return to Malaga or the Costa del Sol.
* Entrance to the Caminito del Rey.
* Return transport from the selected pick-up point on the Costa del Sol or in the city of Malaga.
* Accompanying guide speaking English and Spanish during the coach journey and the visit.
* Meals and drinks.
* Any service or entrance not expressly specified in the previous section.
For your comfort and safety, it is recommended to wear closed footwear.
Not permitted:
* The use of selfie sticks or drones.
* Umbrellas.
* Noisy or disruptive behaviour.
* Smoking.
* Damaging or removing plants.
* Swimming in the river.
* Leaving the marked path.
* Animals.
* Large suitcases or bulky items.
* Motorcycle or bicycle helmets.
* Flip-flops or open-back footwear.
* Adults (+18): €67
* Children (8–17): €67
* Not allowed for children under 8 years
* Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Daily, except Mondays.
Spanish and English
* Malaga and Costa del Sol → Ardales Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by coach.
* Ardales Stop of around 30 minutes for breakfast.
* Ardales → Northern access (Caminito del Rey) Approximately 20 minutes by coach.
* Caminito del Rey Approximately 4 hours of guided walk.
* El Chorro → Malaga and Costa del Sol Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by coach.
Check the weather forecast for El Chorro before your visit: El Chorro weather forecast.
The Caminito del Rey may be closed in cases of adverse weather to ensure visitor safety.
Pickup points are listed in route order, starting on the coast and ending in Ardales.
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From Fuengirola:
* Fuengirola Centre (former Tourist Office)
From Benalmádena:
* Benalmadena – Bus Stop Rotonda Los Elefantes
* Los Maites / Bil Bil Beach area
* Puerto Marina / Plaza Solymar area
From Torremolinos:
* Bajondillo / Plaza del Lido area
* Torremolinos Centre (Av. Palma de Mallorca)
From Malaga:
* Malaga Centre – Avenida de Andalucía 10
From Ardales:
* Ardales – Restaurante Hostal El Cruce
The exact pickup point will be confirmed on your booking voucher depending on the selected area.
Free cancellation is offered up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund.
No refund will be issued for cancellations made with less notice, late arrivals or failure to attend on the day of the excursion.
The Caminito del Rey reserves the right to cancel the visit due to adverse weather conditions. In this case, a full refund of the amount paid will be issued.
This excursion is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Availability and access conditions may vary, so it is recommended to check in advance before making a booking.
Below are the approximate return times by area and selected departure time.
10:00 am departure
* Ardales (start of return / parking) – 2:30 pm
* Malaga Centre – Av. Andalucia 10 – 3:00 pm
* Torremolinos Centre – 3:30 pm
* Torremolinos – Bajondillo / Plaza del Lido – 3:30 pm
* Torremolinos – Costa Lago / Hotel Riu – 3:30 pm
* Benalmadena – Puerto Marina / Plaza Solymar – 4:00 pm
* Benalmadena – Los Maites / Bil Bil Beach – 4:00 pm
* Benalmadena – Holiday World – 4:00 pm
* Fuengirola Centre – 4:30 pm
1:30 pm departure
* Ardales (start of return / parking) – 5:30 pm
* Malaga Centre – Av. Andalucia 10 – 6:00 pm
* Torremolinos Centre – 6:30 pm
* Torremolinos – Bajondillo / Plaza del Lido – 6:30 pm
* Torremolinos – Costa Lago / Hotel Riu – 6:30 pm
* Benalmadena – Puerto Marina / Plaza Solymar – 7:00 pm
* Benalmadena – Los Maites / Bil Bil Beach – 7:00 pm
* Benalmadena – Holiday World – 7:00 pm
* Fuengirola Centre – 7:30 pm
Yes, there will be a short 30-minute stop in Ardales for breakfast.
This activity does not allow the participation of children under eight (8) years of age.
Yes, we recommend bringing a snack and a drink, usually 1 litre of water with you for the activity. There is nowhere to buy anything during the route.
There is not enough time to eat in a restaurant in the area. Once we finish the route, we will rejoin the whole group to return to our pick-up point. However, at the end of the route you will be able to buy snacks and drinks at the exit of the Caminito del Rey.
Pets are not allowed on this activity.
Alternative activities to the Caminito del Rey Trip from the Costa del Sol
This section includes other activities and excursions that can be combined with a Caminito del Rey Trip from the Costa del Sol or added to a longer stay in the area.
Are you looking for an alternative excursion to the Caminito del Rey from the Costa del Sol? You may also be interested in Cordoba at your leisure from Malaga.
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