Year: 1905. Lenght: 3,000 meters. Height: 100 meters.
The El Chorro canyon, known for its fabulous waterfalls, flowing rivers and futuristic landscapes, is considered to be one of the best places for extreme sea fishing in Spain. One of the most breathtaking sights of the ravine is the so-called Royal Path - a concrete bridge, which has no railing and no supports. This dangerous route was built in the early 20th century for the workers who built the dam.
The path had to be built literally by local means: the railway rails, which had served as the main support component of the path for more than a century, had been driven into the rock wall. The path was opened in 1905. The King Alfonso XIII. Was one of the first people who crossed the bridge. In honor of this striking event, the bridge was named.
The bridge is at the height of 100 meters above the gorge bottom, the length of the Royal Path is about 3 000 meters. The route has been officially closed for several years. However, this fact does not deter the courageous adventurers. After more than a century, the path is greatly dilapidated. In some places there is no concrete anymore, so you have to go on the narrow and rusty rails. Most travelers do not dare to walk on the concrete remnants, can collapse into them at any time. The tourists who have gone to the Royal Path can be proud of themselves. Not all experienced mountaineers and athletes dare to overcome the dangerous path.
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Car rental office: 'B&B Guesthouse Casa Don Carlos' is located in 30 km (
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Estación de Servicio Madese - Alora' in 12 km
Supermarket: 'Eroski' in 21 km
Parking: 'PARKING DE LORD' in 34 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Mª Angeles Bailén' in 17 km
Police station: 'Cuartel de la Guardia Civil' in 15 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Venta el Pilar' in 0.46 km
Railway station: 'Aventur El Chorro S.L.' in 1.36 km
Nearest airports:
» Malaga Airport AGP - in 36 km
» Moron Airport OZP - in 80 km
» Federico Garcia Lorca Airport GRX - in 93 km
» Cordoba Airport ODB - in 103 km
» San Pablo Airport SVQ - in 114 km