More Than a Trail – Stories from the Gorge.
The Caminito del Rey is more than an attraction. It’s a piece of industrial history, a habitat for rare species and the centrepiece of a region that stretches between Málaga, the reservoir lakes and the whitewashed villages of Andalusia.
In the magazine we tell the stories behind the path: how workers hammered the walkway into the rock face at the turn of the 20th century, which bird species soar above the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, why Ardales and El Chorro deserve more than a quick visit – and what the Axarquía region has to do with this trail. Here you’ll find features, nature portraits, historical insights and travel tips that go deeper than any guidebook.
History of the Caminito del Rey – From 1905 to Today
The Caminito del Rey was never conceived as a hiking trail. No tourist project, no leisure path, no adventure attraction. It was built because it was needed. Because without it, a power station could not be maintained. Because without it, men could not move through the gorges of the Sierra Malagueña.
Desfiladero de los Gaitanes – The Gorge Behind the Trail
The Caminito del Rey is the best-known face of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes – but it is not the whole story. The gorge has existed for millions of years, long before the first wooden walkway was drilled into its walls. It is one of the most significant protected natural areas in Andalusia, a geological wonder and one of the richest raptor habitats in Europe.