Today I have received by mail a video of a really impressive: It's "El Caminito del Rey", a step built into the gorge of Gaitanes in El Chorro (Málaga). This walkway is 3 km long, barely 1m wide and is hung at 100 feet above the bed of the river Guadalhorce, attached to walls nearly vertical.
The reason for its construction was the need I had the Hydroelectric Company Jet to join this leap of Gaitanejo, to facilitate the transition of maintenance workers, so they began construction in 1901. It is known as the Caminito del Rey, because in 1921 Alfonso XIII crossed to open the dam of El Conde de Guadalhorce.
But the passage of time and neglect were taking their toll on the road, and because of the constant crashes hikers trying to cross, a black legend was created around him. In 1999 and 2000 killed 4 hikers in separate accidents, so that the Board of Andalusia decided to close the public by eliminating the first installment. Anyone traveling on the said road or rails that reach it, is liable to a fine of 6000 €. Still, during this time, hikers have ignored the bans and have continued to risk his life.
According to the opinion of Malaga, in January this year went to tender the project for its restoration, which will make it possible to visit this amazing place with better security, but you know, some what attracts them is the danger and the curiosity of forbidden.
I recommend you see the video, is really impressive and not suitable for those suffering from vertigo. I make your hair stand on end:
Video / Youtube.
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Tags: Caminito del Rey , El Chorro
May 4, 2010 at 10:46
Hi, the black & white picture looks more like one from the Rio Castril? This is a beautiful area and Also a nice walk, But nowhere near as impressive or dangerous as The Little Way of King ....
May 5, 2010 at 11:46
Hallo Ivette
You could be on the right way ... The photo looks like Rio Castril.
Somebody sat me by mail With The video this picture. I Looked for on internet and you can see it in other blogs speeking about "the little way the king." I havent found Any other information about this picture ...
Somebody can help us?
June 17th, 2010 at 14:57
Hi again,
I went through my pictures of Castril Have to admit That and nowhere are the walls as close to one another as in the photo you posted. So yep, probably in the jet, down below, near the water.
Sorry for the confusion!
June 17th, 2010 at 17:07
I've found a picture of "The Jet" in this page: http://www.sol.com/es/visorfoto.asp?IdFoto=5947&IdPoblacion=88&IdContenido=468
You can see the shape of the stones on the left side. It match with The Old picture ...
Maybe A Few years ago the way closer to the water WAS ...
I've send a mail to the Malaga's city hall About That question asking. When i Have Any answer you will know it.
Greetings.
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