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Booking the Caminito del Rey (how to buy a ticket)

How to Buy Tickets for the Caminito del Rey: Your Ultimate Guide

Buying tickets for the Caminito del Rey can be straightforward if you know the steps. This guide will walk you through the booking process, ensuring you secure your spot on this iconic walkway.

The Caminito del Rey is a very popular visitor attraction in the province of Malaga, Andalusia, Spain.

IMPORTANT: Before booking an entry ticket on the Caminito del Rey one must first register for an account on the website www.caminitodelrey.info.

An alternative to the official website is to book a ticket for the Caminito del Rey at the Viator website here.

Or check out reviews and booking options over at Tripadvisor.

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Caminito del Rey Visitors’ Reception Centre

After the inauguration by local politicians and dignitaries in October 2022, the Caminito del Rey visitors’ reception centre opened to the general public in 2023. The centre is getting mixed reviews and quite a few negative comments so I’ll try to explain whats going and give some solutions if you are looking for 2024 Caminito del Rey tickets.

Caminito del Rey visitor centre
The Caminito del Rey visitor centre was opened in October 2022 by local politicians and dignitaries.
Getting tickets for the Caminito del Rey

Step by step instructions to get your tickets for the Caminito del Rey.

What do do if the dates that you want to walk the Caminito del Rey are not available.

Where is the Caminito del Rey visitor centre?

The reception centre and main car park is situated at Puerto de las Atalayas on the MA 5403 road about halfway between the village of El Chorro and the start point of the Caminito del Rey. Inside you’ll find displays and information about the history of the area with great views across the lakes of Ardales.

The information centre and car park for the Caminito del Rey
The car park at the Caminito del Rey visitor centre (with the centre on the right). You can park here and get the shuttle bus to the Kiosko bar area where it is then a 15 minute walk to the start point for the Caminito del Rey.
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Bus services for the Caminito del Rey

Once you finish your walk at Caminito del Rey, you can take the return bus (shuttle) service which runs approximately every 30 minutes. The cost of the bus service is 2.50 Euros. However, make sure that you have the correct change as the drivers do not accept credit or debit cards. It’s also important to note that paying with a 100 or 50 euro note may cause some frustration to the drivers who run the bus services for the Caminito del Rey.

Book a guided tour through Viator

An alternative is to book a guided tour ticket for the Caminito del Rey at the Viator website here. Then you don’t have to worry about the shuttle buses as all will be arranged for you.

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Exploring the Caminito del Rey: A Thrilling Adventure in Nature

The Caminito del Rey, known as “The King’s Little Pathway,” is a remarkable attraction in southern Spain, offering an exhilarating experience for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. This rehabilitated walkway, perched along the steep walls of a narrow gorge in El Chorro, provides an unforgettable journey through a stunning natural landscape.

The Caminito del Rey is open every day of the year from Tuesday to Sunday, except December 24, 25 and January 1. (Closed on Mondays.)

Read our step by step guide for getting tickets here.

If tickets for your dates are not available read here.

Get a guided tour for the Caminito del Rey here.

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