Rules of El Caminito del Rey
If you are about to visit the Caminito del Rey, it is very important for you to know the rules which are mandatory, and which you must take into account to enjoy the visit without sentbacks.
The most important rules of the Caminito del Rey are:
Umbrellas, Hicking Sticks or Selfie Sticks
In the winter season, remember that you cannot enter with an umbrella. Also remind you that you will not be able to use any type of extendable stick, that is; walking sticks, selfie sticks, etc. Those items prohibited.
Sports and closed footwear
We recommend you to always wear sports and closed Footwear, for your own comfort, and because you cannot Access the path on “flip-flops” or loose heel shoes.
Minors
Children under 8 years old cannot get in. In addition, you must always carry a document for the minor proving his/her age.
Official Helmet
The Helmet must remain on your head during the whole track. You can only wear the helmet provided by Caminito itself. It is not allowed to access the park with any other type of helmet.
Recommendations to (very much) take into account:
Toilets at the Entrance and at the Exit
We will only find toilets at the entrace and at the exit. There are not any type of toilet during the track, that is why it is better to arrive to the entrance without any type of need. By booking at www.lagarganta.com you will find all these services in perfect conditions.
Afternoon Entry
Late entry hours, specially on summer, are the best ones. Less people at the Caminito, and also the treck is in the shade of the mountain.
Bring something to drink
The guided tour takes about 4 h since you depart from the South Side (La Garganta) until you come back. It is recommended to bring and to drink enough water (1,5l in Summer) and to bring some type of snack.
Take a Guided Tour
Caminito is a wonder of engineering and nature, but its history and its anecdotes are going to make the experience 10 times better.
Assistance at All Times
An advantage of going with a guide is that he helps you. If you leave from La Garganta you will have information and assistance right from the moment you check your voucher at the Reception. Therefore, let us know if you have any questions or needs to make the experience as pleasant as possible.
Shuttle Bus
When it comes to parking, the ideal is to arrive to the South Side, 500m away from the Shuttle Bus Stop, that way, you will arrive to your car as soon as you finish. And if you book with www.lagarganta.com, you will have a private bus service included.
The Train is the Best
Use the Train if posible, it has a very compatible times. For example, the guided tours from www.lagarganta.com at 9:30 + 10:30 +12:30 + 14:30. You can check the train times at www.renfe.com
General regulations of El Caminito del Rey
- Entry to the online tour must be purchased through any official El Caminito del Rey ticket platform , as we provide La Garganta as a partner with our guided tours. On our visits you will only have to show the order confirmation to our guide and he will take care of the entrance to it.
- To take the usual route it is mandatory to bring the ticket in physical format, that is, on paper, as well as the digital one if you have made an online reservation. Access to the beginning will always be through the North Access to proceed with the descent.
- Any minor over 8 years of age will need to be accompanied by an adult and will need to prove their family relationship with an ID, passport or family book. Children under 8 years of age will not be able to access the route for safety reasons, while those of legal age must present their ID at the beginning of the route.
- Any visitor with a ticket will have civil liability insurance covered by the El Caminito del Rey organization itself. This will cover any circumstance or risk as long as these rules are met by the visitor.
- Visitors must be at the entrance at least half an hour before the route.
- Access to the route will be through the organization’s own and duly signposted indications, excluding any other access point to the route and exempting the organization from any responsibility for this access or incident.
- El Caminito will be open from Tuesday to Sunday, although there are other days that it may close due to inclement weather, including holidays such as December 24 and 25, as well as the 31st of the same month and January 1.
- Safety equipment must be worn correctly at all times, from the beginning of the route to the end of the route.
- If you want to overtake other visitors, you must take precautions in order to safeguard your own safety and that of other visitors.
Other provisions during the visit to the Caminito del Rey
The following provisions are established for the visit:
- The rules and instructions of the control, information and security personnel must be respected at all times. Caution must be taken to avoid falls and collaborate with cleaning.
The transit of people and vehicles is only allowed in authorized and signposted areas. Informative and prohibitive signs must always be respected.
Failure to comply with these rules entitles staff to expel violators.
The administration reserves the right to close, limit or temporarily suspend the visit for reasons of security, conservation, works or causes of force majeure, without the right to claim.
The orders and recommendations of the management staff, environmental agents and security forces are mandatory.
Information will be provided about this active tourism infrastructure and any modification or incident in access.
Remember that if you do this activity with our guides, they will explain all the details of the rules of use of El Caminito del Rey.
Where to stay near Caminito del Rey?
When you do the Caminito del Rey, we are sure that you will fall in love with the area and its landscape, therefore, it is best to enjoy it for longer. At Hotel La Garganta we are waiting for your arrival to give you the best views.
