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Caminito del Rey

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What to see in the Caminito del Rey

A walkway hanging above the Gaitanes gorge: once one of the most dangerous paths in the world, today it’s a safe and spectacular route.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from September to June
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Caminito del Rey highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Gaitanes gorge

    Rock walls hundreds of metres high.

  2. Suspension bridge

    Above the void.

  3. El Chorro reservoirs

    Turquoise water.

  4. Valle del Hoyo

    Between the two gorges.

  5. Ardales

    The nearest village.

Day trips from the Caminito del Rey

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Caminito del Rey

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Caminito del Rey are from September to June.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • July, August

    Heatwaves

    In July and August it often tops 40 °C at midday.

    What to do: Visit at opening time (Alcázar, Mezquita), take a siesta from 2 to 6 pm and enjoy life at night.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Caminito del Rey

What to see in the Caminito del Rey?

Gaitanes gorge, Suspension bridge, El Chorro reservoirs, Valle del Hoyo and Ardales.

What to see in the Caminito del Rey in one day?

Don’t miss Gaitanes gorge, Suspension bridge, El Chorro reservoirs, Valle del Hoyo and Ardales. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Caminito del Rey?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Caminito del Rey are from September to June.

What day trips can you take from the Caminito del Rey?

Caminito del Rey from Málaga and Guided Caminito del Rey.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.