Visiting Mijas Pueblo in Malaga Province : a wonderful white village
Mijas pueblo, in the province of Malaga, is one of the most visited villages in Andalusia. It is known for its exceptional beauty.
On this page you will find :
– the link to the official website to buy a ticket for the Caminito del Rey.
– the possibility to do the via ferrata for the more athletic ones.
– the possibility to book a visit to the Caminito del Rey with an English speaking guide, starting from Antequera
The Caminito del Rey was originally a spectacular path built on a wall between 1901 and 1905, and inaugurated in 1920 by King Alfonso XIII, who gave it his name. This “path” was closed in 2000 due to numerous accidents and reopened in 2015.
It is located at a height of 100 metres, fixed on 400 metre high walls, and offers one of the most spectacular landscapes in the province of Malaga. It is located next to the village of Ardales.
Tickets for the Caminito del Rey can be booked on the official website linked below.
At present, ticket booking remains constrained due to the pandemic and the high demand.
It is recommended that you check frequently for the availability of tickets
Link to: book a ticket for the Caminito del Rey on the official website
It is also possible to book this activity with a French-speaking guide to have all the information and history of this site. See a little further down this page.
An unforgettable day!
The Via Ferrata activity is booming in Andalusia.
If you are on holiday in Nerja, Torrox or Torre del Mar, you can discover the via Ferrata of Caminito del Rey with a great instructor!
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David, who speaks French, will be your guide on this adventure, see in detail: la via ferrata del Caminito del Rey.
In practice, he will meet you at the bus stop in Nerja and take you to the site.
If you are in the area for a few days and would like to sign up for this great via ferrata. Send us a message and we’ll see if we can arrange a meeting point to meet you directly in Alora.
Semi-private group from 2 to 8 people maximum.
Duration: 6 hours in total
Meeting point: Antequera. The connection with the Caminito de Rey is made in a Mercedes van, so you will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes that you will cross during the 45-minute journey.
Price: 69 euros / person
What is included for this day :
– The price of the entrance ticket
– the guide
– transport to and from Antequera
– insurance cover for the day
– lunch in a typical restaurant
1. We pick you up at the Puerta de Estepa at 09:00 in Antequera in our 9-seater Mercedes Vito van.
2. 45 minutes later we arrive at the entrance of the Caminito del Rey where we park our van.
3. We start walking along a downhill path to the Caminito del Rey ticket office (15 minutes).
4. Once the helmet is handed over to us, we can start our tour.
5. Throughout the tour, our guide will talk about the historical, geological and landscape aspects of the Caminito del Rey.
6. About 3 hours (and 8km) later, the walk ends and we head for the restaurant.
7. You will enjoy a delicious meal in a beautiful restaurant, with a drink included.
8. At the end of lunch we will take the van back to Antequera
9. Return to Antequera and arrival expected between 15:00/16:00.
To book, a form is available just below.
We will contact you shortly to confirm availability.
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