"The King's Little Pathway" spans the El Chorro gorge at a height of 100m. It was built in the early 1900s as an access path between nearby hydroelectric plants. The bridge got it's name in 1921 when King Alfonso XIII crossed it to help inaugurate a new dam.

The path rises to the bridge from either side of the gorge, snaking dramatically along the sheer cliff face. In recent years the path has been closed to all but rock-climbers, as many portions of the pathway had crumbled away.

However, the Spanish government recently completed a three-year restoration of the pathway, including guardrails, and it just opened yesterday - March 28, 2015! The 6€ entrance fee will be waived for the first six months, but you'll need to make reservations in advance: http://bit.ly/1BzhH8Y. Also, bear in mind that the path is one-way, so check the return bus schedule, or book a return crossing as well!

Lonely Planet has ranked the new pathway as one of the hottest new travel experiences for 2015. And finally, here is a link to a cool video of the restoration process: http://bit.ly/1vCkulv

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"Quite good rural hotel, with lots of history. Rooms ok for a few nights. Juan the night guy is very very helpful, speaks only Spanish. Sergio one of the waiters does everything he can to help you. Speaks English. 20 kms from Caminito del Rey. Good choices in restaurant, observe closed on Mondays, but they will recommend other restaurants in the area when they are not open."

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Bungalow TEEPEE 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

"The village is a beautiful place. Bungalows have everything you need and are very clean. Pool is great. Pet friendly. The staff are lovely, especially the restaurant staff. The only problem was having kids playing and screaming around the village at midnight and no staff to ask them to lower their voices and not run around the bungalows. Overall a great place."

AED 465 total

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13 May - 14 May

"Very nice apartment in historic center of Malaga. Nicely furnished and quiet, fantastic location. All restaurants and coffee shops practically around the corner. Good communication and front desk is very responsive. A few negatives: some mild sewer odors in bathroom as there is no ventilation. Very small bathroom and shower. No closets or storage. "

AED 566 total

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30 Apr - 1 May

"It was my second time to stay at this property. I love the location. They do not have 24 hour front desk service and they only clean the room every three days. I was able to ask for extra towels. The girl at the front desk was not as friendly as the girl who was there on my previous trip. They have complementary soft drinks, fruit, and snacks."

AED 513 total

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7 May - 8 May

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5/5 Excellent

"A beautiful property, just 15min walk from the old town and main sights of Malaga. Staff and service was excellent, great breakfast buffet. However, the standard king room is a bit small for this hotel class and price range, you don’t even have enough space to put down a suitcase."

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"I had never been to Malaga before and it turns out this hotel is very conveniently placed in the heart of Malaga. Everything is within ready walking distance - beach, piers, central area, castle and fort, cathedral, etc. The train station is a little longer walk, but walkable. There is a metro that can shorten the event, but I never tried it. Rooms are made up daily with clean bedding and toiletries. The hotel is older and not remade recently, so the elements (doors, floors, furniture) are dated and used, but very sufficient. Beds were quite comfortable. I would stay at this place again if available."

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