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Walk the vertiginous boardwalk of the Caminito del Rey with pickup from Nerja, Torrox, or Torre del Mar. This guided day trip pairs an air-conditioned coach and timed entry with 2–2.5 hours of spectacular canyon hiking along the Gaitanes Gorge.
Walk the vertiginous boardwalk of the Caminito del Rey with pickup from Nerja, Torrox, or Torre del Mar. This guided day trip pairs an air-conditioned coach and timed entry with 2–2.5 hours of spectacular canyon hiking along the Gaitanes Gorge.
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Operated by Viajes Pareja Tours · El Chorro, Málaga
The boardwalk appears before the valley opens — a narrow ribbon of wood and steel clinging to the limestone, the river far below daring you to look down. On a bright morning, the air between Nerja and El Chorro smells of sun-warmed rock and eucalyptus; an air-conditioned coach eases into the parking area and guides shepherd guests toward helmets stacked like astronaut caps. The walk begins at Restaurante El Kiosko and, for the next two and a half hours, the Caminito del Rey forces you to move at the pace of the gorge: deliberate, steady, and wide-eyed.
moderate.
8 hours (total tour); 2–2.5 hours on-trail.
Moderate fitness — able to walk 8 km on uneven surfaces and handle stairs and cliffside boardwalks without assistance
Yes — choose your preferred pickup point when booking; meeting times are provided in your confirmation.
The official circuit is roughly 8 km with about 2–2.5 hours walking over boardwalks and paths; it’s moderate effort but exposed in parts.
Yes — helmets are supplied at the start and a bottled water is given before the walk; bringing extra water is recommended.
Children are allowed from age 8 but must carry original identification for age verification; the path is not suitable for very young kids.
No — drones, walking sticks, and umbrellas are prohibited for safety and to avoid disturbing wildlife and other visitors.
The route is not recommended for people with severe vertigo, uncontrolled heart conditions, or significant mobility limitations due to exposed sections and stairs.
Originally built in the early 1900s to provide corridor access for dam and railway workers, the path was rehabilitated and reopened in 2015 after decades of danger and decay.
Access is ticketed and capacity-limited to protect the gorge; stay on the designated path, pack out trash, and avoid disturbing nesting raptors.
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