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Caminito del Rey from Málaga

Leave Málaga with round-trip transport, a guide and the Caminito del Rey ticket in the same booking.

Duration
7–8 hFrom Málaga until you are back in the city.
Guide language
Spanish and English
Ticket
Included
Walkers in helmets on a walkway beside the Guadalhorce
Civitatis listing

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Price and availability by date

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Caminito del Rey

The day, step by step

From the first transfer to the return to Málaga. Switch mode to see what you have to organise.

Tile illustration of the walkways over the Guadalhorce

From Ardales to El Chorro

Usual route · not to scale

Walk including the access paths
7,7 km
Access paths on foot, combined
4,8 km
Between checkpoints
2,9 km
  1. North accessArdales

    Approach path

  2. Entry checkpointGaitanejo

    2,9 kmWalkways and Valle del Hoyo

  3. End of the controlled sectionGorge

    Path to El Chorro

  4. South exitEl Chorro
El ChorroMálaga
Return on the tour

Follow the meeting point shown on your voucher. The return to Málaga is included in the tour.

El ChorroArdales
Shuttle to the north side
El ChorroMálaga
Train, by timetable
Return on your own

If you parked in the north, check which shuttle stop works for you. If you are going back to Málaga by train, check the departures from El Chorro for your date.

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Distances published by the site manager Shuttle stops Renfe · El Chorro

On a tour

  1. Transfer from Málaga

    Civitatis listing

    Civitatis includes the outward transport by minibus or coach.

    For planning

    Go by the place and time on your voucher. The point may vary depending on the booking.

  2. Arrival at the entrance

    Caminito manager

    The published itinerary goes through the north entrance. The manager hands out helmets at the checkpoint.

    For planning

    Follow the guide's instructions for the approach section and the ticket check.

  3. Walkways and paths

    Caminito manager

    The manager gives 7.7 km including the access paths and estimates 3–4 hours on foot.

    For planning

    Expect steps, ascents and descents, and narrow sections at height. Wear firm hiking footwear.

  4. Return to Málaga

    Civitatis listing

    The return is included. The listing gives 7–8 hours for the whole activity.

    For planning

    Leave some slack before booking a train or a timed visit for the end of the day.

On your own

  1. Train or car

    Renfe

    Renfe links Málaga with El Chorro.

    For planning

    Choose your entry time first. If you arrive by train or park in the south, plan for the shuttle to the north.

  2. From the car park to the checkpoint

    Caminito manager

    The usual access is on the Ardales side. There are approach paths before the checkpoint.

    For planning

    Count the walking time from the stop or car park and keep your ticket on your phone.

  3. Walkways and paths

    Caminito manager

    The manager gives 7.7 km including the access paths and estimates 3–4 hours on foot.

    For planning

    Expect steps, ascents and descents, and narrow sections at height. Wear firm hiking footwear.

  4. Exit via El Chorro

    Caminito manager

    The route is one-way. The south exit is in El Chorro, near the station.

    For planning

    Check the train back or the shuttle to your car park before you start the walk.

Caminito del Rey

How demanding is the Caminito?

The walk is sustained. Expect dirt tracks, climbs, descents, stairs and narrow walkways high above the ground. Going on your own and taking the tour cover the same terrain.

Approximate walking time, including access paths
3–4 h
Caminito manager

Terrain

The approach paths count too. Wear hiking footwear that holds your foot firmly.

Heights

There are sections beside sheer walls and suspension bridges. If heights bother you, check the official route before booking.

Conditions

The manager may close or change the route. Check its notices and the messages about your booking before you set off.

Tour or on your own

The tour bundles transport, guide and ticket. If you go on your own, you choose your entry time and coordinate each leg.

On a tour

Booking
One booking with return transport, guide and ticket.
Time
7–8 hours in total, including transfers and the walk.
Transfers
Departure and return by road. The pick-up time and place are on your voucher.
Price for your date
Check the total and availability on Civitatis once you choose a date and travellers.
Right for you if…
You want transport and ticket sorted together and the guide's language suits you.

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On your own

Booking
Choose general admission or the official guided visit. Organise the train or car and the shuttle if you need it.
Time
3–4 hours for the route including the access paths. Add the trip from Málaga, the waiting and the journey back.
Transfers
Train to El Chorro or car. Plan the link to the north entrance and the return from the south exit.
Price for your date
General admission €10 or official guided visit €18. Add €2.50 if you use the shuttle, plus the cost of the rest of the trip.
Right for you if…
You want to pick your own entry time and can coordinate the outward and return journeys.
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Prices published by the manager, checked on · See official tickets · Aparcamiento y bus lanzadera

Before leaving Málaga

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Frequently asked questions

Does the tour include entry to the Caminito?

Yes. The Málaga listing includes the ticket, guide and return transport. The final price and availability are confirmed when you book.

Are the 7–8 hours all walking?

The operator's duration covers the whole day, transfers included. The manager estimates about 3–4 hours for the walk itself with its access paths.

Where does the bus pick me up?

Check the place and time for your option when you book and on your voucher. The point may vary with the date and the type of tour.

What do I do if I arrive at El Chorro by train?

You are next to the usual exit. From there, arrange the shuttle towards Ardales and the access path up to the north checkpoint.

What happens if a closure is announced?

Check the manager's notice. If you bought a tour, check the Civitatis instructions for that booking.

Sources consulted

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