El Chorro

It is difficult to give a single explanation why it became the main centre of attraction for thousands of travellers.

I wonder, what will be the key reason for your visit Spanish gorge El Chorro? A huge limestone canyon, picturesque cliffs, lush vegetation, pine trees, incredibly clean air, turquoise lagoons could drive you crazy and intoxicate your mind. 

For the convenience of the workers of the hydroelectric station, in 1905 a special track was built, made of concrete driven into the rock. In the current view, it was a single-level scaffolding along the cliffs, reinforced by meter wooden poles. 

Unfortunately, they were not used for the intended purpose for a long time. In contrast, this was a typical case of negligence: the work was commissioned but the installers of the construction left the place without disassembling the auxiliary structures, which became a magnet for the extreme thrill seekers. 

Risk lovers, indeed, managed to get there, despite the displayed warning signs: the construction is unstable, the entrance is forbidden, or even the elementary no way sign.

“King’s Path” – has got its name thanks to the Spanish monarch Alfonso XIII, who personally completed this hiking trail in 1920. Today, it is possible to retrace the steps of the king and experience these complex sensations at the same time - admiration for the incomparable beauty of nature and a screaming sense of self- preservation. In reality, there is nothing to fear. To anticipate your question, let me reassure you - everything was renovated in 2015 and now the structure is absolutely reliable.

So, why it was originally called the "death path" and " the most dangerous hiking trail in the world "? The answer is simple - temporary structures fell into decay. Some parts of them collapsed. Any careless movement led to fatal consequences. Step into the void ... It is not a joke! The desire to taste the adrenaline rush killed many! There have been at least 70 ruffers deaths on the Caminito del Rey. They traded life for fleeting emotions. A bad example is often contagious ...

The Spanish government has decided to put an end to the tragedies of young desperate people, having restored the perimeter. The forbidden fruit is not so sweet ...

The modern route passes OVER the old one, which adds to visual acuity: although it is difficult for an ordinary man to imagine his way through the dilapidated sections of the passage, you can tickle your nerves by looking at them from a safe distance.