Caminito del Rey, Spain

Caminito del Rey is a walkway pinned to the walls of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes gorge in Málaga province, Spain, about an hour inland from Málaga. The boardwalk runs about 2 miles through three narrow canyons, more than 330 feet above the Guadalhorce River, with the gorge narrowing to just 33 feet wide in places. Walkers wear helmets, cross a hanging bridge about 345 feet above the river, and since June 2026 a new 360 foot suspension bridge spans the final gorge. The full route runs about 5 miles one way, from Ardales to El Chorro, taking most walkers three to four hours. The best time to go is March through May and September through November, when the gorge is mild and the light is soft.