Walking the Caminito Del Rey, or part of it, with children
I have noted with great anticipation that the refurbished Caminito Del Rey will open this week. The opening was originally scheduled for today, but has been delayed because Spain is in mourning for the recent air tragedy.
I would like to go there with my son and his friend, both 10, possibly a group of a dozen during Easter break in two weeks. I do NOT want to walk the full 4 km of the path, instead just along on the board-walk for maybe 200 meters, have a view, have a snack, take some pictures, and then return to the control point. Strike it off the bucket list and provide a thrilling memory for the children.
The board-walk part is acceptably safe. The part beyond the board-walk requires sportsman-level fitness and a passion for adrenaline.
The question: Is there a minimum age threshold? Common sense says there must be and it would be a shame to go all that way and get turned back. The booking part of the site is in Spanish and perhaps there is info there, but it doesn't seem to work with Google Chrome.
Adding 26 March 2015
We have previously been on the Grand Canyon Skywalk, which I am assuming is comparable...
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There are several mentions of minors amongst the FAQ's but perhaps the most conclusive is:
There are various requirements that are not typical of a tourist spot so reading up on a proposed visit seems advisable. No toilets, passport details required, no catering facilities (eat either before or after the walk, even though that might be 4 - 5 hours long), obligatory safety wear ...
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Is Caminito del Rey suitable for children?
If you're wondering if nowadays Caminito del rey is safe, the answer is yes: no more sections of the road missing, no more open-end cliffs, so you should be fine. Since 2015, El Caminito del Rey has been reopened to the public, becoming one of the most popular hiking routes in the world.Is Caminito del Rey worth visiting?
The tour of El Caminito del Rey is amazing; we loved it. We had already been to the \u201cChorro\u201d area, and it was wonderful. The natural environment is unique, and the path runs between two gorges, several canyons, and a large valley. There are parts of the road that give more vertigo than others.How long does it take to hike El Caminito del Rey?
At a total length of 7.7 km (4.8 miles), the Caminito Del Rey isn't overly long, and if you're walking fast, you can complete the hike in around an hour and a half. However, this is a hike that is well worth taking your time with.How much is Caminito del Rey?
If what you want is to make the visit on your own you can book the tickets for Caminito del Rey on the official website. The price of the entrance tickets in 2020 for the solo visit is 10 euros and the price of the guided tour is 18 euros (transfer from Malaga not included).El Camino del Rey [High Quality]
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Answer 2
Neithe the official Spanish tourist page or the English official site's FAQ mention children - the main focus is on fitness really.
It's worth noting that traditionally, it's been noted as Spain's most dangerous hike, which would normally not be a good idea to take kids on.
However, the photo of how it looks in 2014 shows an easy boardwalk path, plus safety rails, so I suspect there's now very little problem with walking out on it with children under supervision. Naturally keep them away from the edge. Also, it appears to be free for the first few months, so get in while you can!
Answer 3
You can't just get to the boardwalk. You have to walk either 2.7km from the Northern Access point to the Boardwalk...and then back again or 2.1km from the southern access point to the boardwalk and back again. 5km walk at least!
Also plenty of info in English here:
Answer 4
I have just come back from there and yes, you can take children 8 years and above. I am definitely returning with the kids. You can however visit on the day as I met an American couple who knew nothing about the walk and wanted to do it on the spot. They managed to buy tickets at the restaurant at the start of the north access of Andreles. I visited El Churro 25-27/5/15.
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