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Caminito del Rey

Ardales, Spain

Nature

A boardwalk pinned to the walls of the Gaitanes gorge, walked one way over about 7.7 km including the access paths. Book tickets ahead, park near the northern entrance and use the shuttle bus back from El Chorro.

Nearest town
Ardales, Spain
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
36.9236, -4.7717
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Olive BranchCampsite
    3 km from Caminito del Rey
    Wi-Fi
  • Finca La Campana El ChorroCampsite
    3 km from Caminito del Rey
  • Parque Ardales Zona 1Campsite
    3 km from Caminito del Rey
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
  • Alora Area autocaravanasMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Caminito del Rey · 4 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
  • Camping Park PizarraCampsite
    15 km from Caminito del Rey
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
  • Camping La SierrecillaCampsite
    22 km from Caminito del Rey
    TentsCaravans

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Caminito del Rey?

Caminito del Rey is in Ardales, Spain, at GPS 36.9236, -4.7717. It is about 22 km from Antequera.

Can you camp near Caminito del Rey?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Olive Branch, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Caminito del Rey?

Caminito del Rey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Málaga’s hinterland: El Torcal and the Caminito del Rey.

What is there to see near Caminito del Rey?

Places worth a stop nearby: El Torcal de Antequera (20 km), Antequera Dolmens (23 km), Fuente de Piedra lagoon (23 km) and Setenil de las Bodegas (37 km).

When is the best time to visit Caminito del Rey?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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