El Caminito del Rey

What travelers say:

The 8-kilometer-long road, once one of the most dangerous in the world, is the King's Trail in Malaga, Spain (El Caminito del Rey). It is built on a cliff and 100 meters high from the canyon below. The entire trail runs through the natural area of the Guetanis Canyon, a natural canyon formed by long-term erosion by rivers. This 8-kilometer trail, with nearly 5 kilometers of passages and 3 kilometers of pedestrian bridges, is a one-way path, and the rapid river is at the foot. Because it is located in a natural area, it is often encountered with various mountain species, such as vultures, golden eagles and other mountain birds, as well as foxes, Dormice, etc. The name is the "king trail" because there was a hydroelectric project here, which was completed during the time of King Alfonso XIII of Spain. The entire hike takes about 2 hours and you can get to the trail at the town's Aldales or Arora's visitor center near the trail. Usually the walk is from north to south, and after the walk, you can take a free bus back to the parking lot in the northern area.