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The Gorge Desfiladero de los Gaitanes is a natural beauty spot, placed in the centre of the province, between the towns of Alora, Antequera and Ardales.
This is one of the most beautiful spots of the Malaga Mountains. Between its steep and considerably high walls, the River Guadalhorce flows, after having passed through the reservoirs El Chorro (The Spurt), Guadalhorce, Guadalteba and Gaitanejo. The Gaitanes Gorge is a canyon, carved by the river Guadalhorce in the territory of Álora, which at some points is only 10 meters wide and 700 meters deep. The northern access to it is via
Guadalhorce reservoirs and the southern is via El Chorro. Which is the flora and fauna we can find?
Aleppo pines, stone pines, holm oaks and eucalyptuses make the tree population, supplemented with scrub, particularly junipers, Sabine junipers, Mediterranean fan palms, brooms and rockroses. Vegetation on the riverbank comprises rushes, reeds, canes, oleanders and tamarisks, as well as some poplars and willows. Notable among the fauna are mountain birds such as the Egyptian vulture, griffon vulture golden eagle and honey buzzard, to name but a few. Several species of amphibians and numerous reptiles (eyed lizards and ladders, Montpellier and viperine snakes) are to be found. The mountain goat inhabits the upper reaches, along with
foxes, rabbits, dormice, badgers and genets.
El Caminito del Rey hike is spectacular all way long: from the Count of Guadalhorce Reservoir to its end at El Chorro Dam. Placed in unique natural surroundings, the path stretches between two gorges, canyons and a large valley, along pathways or boardwalks.
The route is linear, not circular, and it goes in one direction, downwards from the north to the south. Its beginning is in the Town of Ardales and the end in Álora. This route is almost 8 km long, and takes from three to four hours to be crossed.
Departure time and pick up point:
- From Málaga: at 8:30 AM. Paseo Reding, 8. See it in Google Maps.
- From Torremolinos: at 8:15 AM. Avda. de Manuel Fraga Iribarne, 10. See it in Google Maps.
- From Benalmádena: at 8:00 AM. Next to the Galp gas station. Calle Arroyo de la Miel. See it in Google Maps.
Language: Bilingüal (English and Spanish).
Important:
- We suggest you to come to the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to departure time.
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, such as sneakers, due to the ground conditions and exposure to the sun.
- Children under 8 years old are not allowed in Caminito del Rey.
- Please provide a valid email/telephone number so that the local operator can notify of any changes that may occur regarding the tour's schedule.
- Changes will be notified at least 48-hours in advance.
- The local operator is not be responsible if such messages are not read, ignored, or if the contact information is wrong.
- We recommend you to bring a snack and some water for after the hike.
Duration
6 hours
Including
Transport in a high-end 30 seats vehicle.
A professional driver.
Amenities on board including WiFi, water, and mobile chargers.
Entrance fee to Caminito del Rey.
English and Spanish-speaking guide.
Travel insurance.
Not including
Transport to the pick up point.
Lunch, snacks and drinks.
Cancellation Policy
Requests for cancellation or modification must be made through a message from the booking page MiReservaOnline.es to record the date and time of the request.
100% of the amount paid will be refunded if it is canceled up to 24 hours before the activity.
No amount will be refunded if the cancellation occurs in less of 24 hours before the activity until the end of the same, or if there is a no show.
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