{"id":78149,"date":"2026-08-26T20:25:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T18:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitanddo_1790.test\/?p=78149"},"modified":"2026-10-29T20:15:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T19:15:47","slug":"el-chorro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/el-chorro\/","title":{"rendered":"El Chorro"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product\"><div class=\"product\">\n<p><strong>El Chorro is two things at once:<\/strong> the entrance to the Caminito del Rey, which is visited by thousands of people every day, and <strong>the leading climbing school in Andalusia<\/strong>, with nearly a thousand routes open.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And there are access restrictions that hardly anyone mentions.<\/strong> We\u2019ll start with these, because they affect how you get there.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"restricciones\">What you need to know before you come<\/h2>\n<p><strong>El Chorro is situated within the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Nature Reserve<\/strong>, and that means specific rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Motor vehicles are not permitted on the Monte Haza del R\u00edo track<\/strong>, all year round. This is the access route to the climbing areas on the Paredes Frontales, and you have to walk there.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The tracks cannot be accessed by crossing the M\u00e1laga\u2013Bobadilla railway line.<\/strong> The track is in use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You must stick to the existing paths<\/strong>, without taking any shortcuts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>And there are endangered species on the walls<\/strong>, which has led to the closure of historic roads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This last point is important if you\u2019re coming to go climbing:<\/strong> since the 2018 resolution of the Regional Environment Authority, <strong>Some of the classic routes are closed<\/strong>. <strong>Check the status of your sector before climbing<\/strong>, because the restrictions change.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please park only in designated areas. During the high season at El Caminito, the car park gets very busy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"que-es\">What exactly is El Chorro?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/via-ferrata-el-chorro.jpeg\" alt=\"El Chorro and the Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir, in the Gaitanes Gorge\" class=\"wp-image-72245\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/via-ferrata-el-chorro.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/via-ferrata-el-chorro-600x277.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/via-ferrata-el-chorro-300x139.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/via-ferrata-el-chorro-1024x473.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/via-ferrata-el-chorro-768x355.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/via-ferrata-el-chorro-1536x709.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/via-ferrata-el-chorro-18x8.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The gorge and the reservoir: the image that sums up El Chorro.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is a hamlet in \u00c1lora, and the name is used to refer to the whole gorge area.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Gaitanes Gorge is a canyon carved out of limestone by the River Guadalhorce<\/strong>, and the figures explain why it\u2019s so impressive:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Fact<\/th><th>Measure<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Barrel length<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3 km<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Wall height<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Up to 300 m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Minimum width<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Less than 10 m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Caves recorded<\/td><td>More than twenty<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Three hundred metres of wall, with a ten-metre gap.<\/strong> That\u2019s what you see from the catwalks.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"caminito\">El Caminito del Rey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho.webp\" alt=\"The walkways of the Caminito del Rey anchored to the gorge wall\" class=\"wp-image-78131\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pasarela-caminito-del-rey-ancho-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The walkways are anchored to the wall, more than a hundred metres from the river.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That\u2019s why most people come to El Chorro<\/strong>, and quite rightly so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The footbridges were built between 1914 and 1921<\/strong> to supply power to hydroelectric power stations, and they are so called because <strong>Alfonso XIII crossed them in 1921<\/strong> to inaugurate the Conde de Guadalhorce dam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practical information:<\/strong> 7.7 kilometres, three or four hours, <strong>one-way from north to south<\/strong>, limited capacity and a designated entry time. <strong>Tickets are selling out<\/strong> in season.<\/p>\n<p><em>Full details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/caminito-del-rey-recomendaciones\/\">Tips for the Caminito del Rey<\/a>, and if you\u2019re travelling with children, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/make-the-king-walking-with-ninos\/\">how to do it with children<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"caminito-bici\">And no, you can\u2019t do it by bike<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The footbridges are for pedestrian use.<\/strong> But the area is indeed suitable for cycling: there are sections of the Gran Senda de M\u00e1laga that are signposted for cyclists.<\/p>\n<p><em>You can find it at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/caminito-del-rey-by-bike\/\">The Caminito del Rey by bike<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"escalada\">Climbing: nearly a thousand routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/visittop1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vertical cliffs of the Gaitanes Gorge, in El Chorro\" class=\"wp-image-73825\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/visittop1-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/visittop1-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/visittop1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/visittop1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/visittop1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/visittop1-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Three hundred metres of wall, with less than ten metres between them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is what made El Chorro famous before the Caminito.<\/strong> It is <strong>Andalusia\u2019s flagship school<\/strong> and one of the oldest in Spain.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Fact<\/th><th>Figure<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Open routes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Around 1,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Sectors<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>More than 80<\/strong> including the extended area<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Average height<\/td><td>20 m<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Maximum height<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>230 m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>The rock is good-quality limestone<\/strong>, with vertical walls, overhangs, stalactites and drips.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"sectores\">Sectors with names<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paredes Frontales.<\/strong> The large walls, with long multi-pitch routes. This is the classic sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Makin\u00f3dromo.<\/strong> Overhanging limestone and sharp lines. Here they are <strong>Lourdes (Year 8)<\/strong> and <strong>Couscous (8c)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A poem by Roca.<\/strong> The name comes from <strong>the street of the same name<\/strong>, featuring routes of varying lengths and recognised worldwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arabian Staircase<\/strong> and <strong>Las Encantadas.<\/strong> Classic routes, good rock and easy access.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crashlandia.<\/strong> Legendary for its overhangs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solarium<\/strong> and <strong>Yey\u00e9&#8217;s Little Corner<\/strong>, with modern equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>And a practical tip: many routes are over 40 metres long<\/strong>, so <strong>A 70-metre rope is suitable<\/strong>. Journey times range from five minutes to over two hours, depending on the area.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"boulder\">Bouldering is on the rise<\/h3>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s the newest thing in the area.<\/strong> Around the <strong>Ardales Reservoir<\/strong> and <strong>Las Encantadas<\/strong> there are already <strong>hundreds of routes between V1 and V10<\/strong>, in a mixture of sandstone and limestone.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"cuando-escalar\">When to come climbing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>El Chorro is a winter destination<\/strong>, and that\u2019s what put it on the international map: when you can\u2019t go climbing in the heart of Europe, you can here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But there is a counterpoint:<\/strong> in winter <strong>Fog often shrouds the landscape<\/strong> and reduces visibility. <strong>Spring and autumn are the most reliable seasons.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>And in summer, be careful in the sun:<\/strong> Even in winter, the sun beats down strongly on south-facing areas.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"ferratas\">Via ferratas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1857\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_5691-2.jpg\" alt=\"Via ferrata in El Chorro, with a harness and lanyard\" class=\"wp-image-72248\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_5691-2.jpg 1857w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_5691-2-600x349.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_5691-2-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_5691-2-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_5691-2-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_5691-2-1536x893.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_5691-2-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1857px) 100vw, 1857px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On the via ferrata, you\u2019ll be accompanied by a guide and equipped with a harness and a safety line: no experience is required.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s the ideal choice for anyone who wants to experience the thrill of climbing a rock face without being a climber.<\/strong> The tour is led by a guide, equipment is provided, and no previous experience is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The El Chorro via ferrata can be combined with the Caminito<\/strong> on the same day \u2013 that\u2019s the most popular option.<\/p>\n<!-- wp:COMENTARIO \u2014 A\u00f1adir aqu\u00ed los productos de V\u00eda Ferrata Nocturna Luna Llena y Escalada en El Chorro cuando se publiquen. -->\n\n<h2 id=\"senderismo\">Hiking and the reservoirs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce.webp\" alt=\"The Conde de Guadalhorce Dam, near El Chorro\" class=\"wp-image-78133\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce-300x139.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce-1024x473.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce-768x355.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/presa-conde-de-guadalhorce-600x277.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Conde de Guadalhorce Dam, which was opened by Alfonso XIII.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As well as the Caminito, there are other routes that do not require an admission fee or booking:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The three reservoirs<\/strong> \u2014Guadalhorce, Guadalteba and Conde de Guadalhorce\u2014, with lanes and paths all around and turquoise water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Great M\u00e1laga Trail<\/strong>, the 20th stage of which ends at El Chorro station.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Great Guadalhorce Trail<\/strong>, which departs from that same station and runs down to M\u00e1laga in four stages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Mesa de Villaverde viewpoint<\/strong> and the surrounding paths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"beer-fest\">The craft beer festival<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Once a year, at the end of the Caminito, the Chorro Beer Fest is held:<\/strong> craft beer, live music and food, on the esplanade next to the gorge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And it works well when combined:<\/strong> A short walk in the morning, a festival in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p><em>Full details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/el-chorro-beer-fest\/\">El Chorro Beer Fest<\/a>: what it\u2019s like, how to get there, and whether it\u2019s suitable for children.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"como-llegar\">How to get there<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By train.<\/strong> The station <strong>El Chorro\u2013Caminito del Rey<\/strong> It connects with M\u00e1laga, Seville and Ronda. <strong>It\u2019s the best option<\/strong>, because it leaves it in the centre of the area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By car.<\/strong> About 50 minutes from M\u00e1laga, 55 from Antequera and 60 from Ronda.<\/li>\n<li><strong>And the car park gets full<\/strong> during the peak season at El Caminito. It\u2019s best to arrive early.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Please remember that the Monte Haza del R\u00edo track is closed to vehicles all year round.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"donde-comer\">Where to eat and stay<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Places are limited and are filling up<\/strong>, because the village is small and there are a lot of visitors to El Caminito.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are accommodation options catering to climbers<\/strong> \u2014hostels and country cottages\u2014 and a few restaurants near the station and around the reservoir.<\/p>\n<p><em>In more detail: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/where-to-eat-in-caminito-del-rey\/\">Where to eat at the Caminito del Rey<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"alrededores\">What\u2019s nearby<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ardales<\/strong>, ten minutes away, with its castle and the Ardales Cave.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00c1lora<\/strong>, the municipality to which El Chorro belongs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antequera<\/strong>, 55 minutes away, with <strong>two World Heritage sites<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>To continue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-ardales\/\">What to see in Ardales<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-antequera\/\">What to see in Antequera<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"excursiones\">Visit without driving<\/h2>\n<p>We are a local tour operator based in M\u00e1laga with over 50 years\u2019 experience organising trips around Andalusia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The problem with El Chorro is access:<\/strong> Limited public transport, overcrowded car parks and capacity restrictions at the entrances to El Caminito. An organised outing solves all three problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-que-es\">What is El Chorro?<\/h3>\n<p>A village in the municipality of \u00c1lora, in M\u00e1laga, whose name is used to refer to the entire area of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes. It is the gateway to the Caminito del Rey and, at the same time, Andalusia\u2019s most important climbing area, with nearly a thousand routes open. The gorge is a three-kilometre-long canyon with walls up to three hundred metres high and a width of less than ten metres.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-escalada\">Is it possible to go climbing in El Chorro?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, and it is one of Europe\u2019s leading destinations, with nearly a thousand routes spread across more than eighty limestone sectors. However, there are restrictions: following the 2018 resolution by the Regional Environment Authority, some of the historic routes have been closed due to the presence of endangered species on the cliffs, so it is advisable to check the status of the sector before climbing.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-acceso\">Can you get to the climbing areas by car?<\/h3>\n<p>Not everyone. Motor vehicles are prohibited from using the Monte Haza del R\u00edo track all year round, as this is the access route to the Paredes Frontales sectors: you must go on foot. Nor is it permitted to access the routes by crossing the M\u00e1laga\u2013Bobadilla railway line, which is in use.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-cuando\">When is the best time to visit El Chorro?<\/h3>\n<p>Spring and autumn are the most reliable seasons. El Chorro became famous as a winter climbing destination because the weather allows climbing when it is not possible in central Europe, but at that time of year fog frequently blankets the area and reduces visibility. In summer, the sun beats down on the south-facing sectors.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-sin-caminito\">What is there to do in El Chorro if you don\u2019t have a ticket for the Caminito?<\/h3>\n<p>Plenty: explore the three reservoirs on the Guadalhorce on foot or by bike, walk stage 20 of the Gran Senda de M\u00e1laga, climb up to the Mesa de Villaverde viewpoint, or tackle a via ferrata with a guide. And if it\u2019s the right time of year, the craft beer festival held at the exit of the gorge.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-llegar\">How do you get to El Chorro?<\/h3>\n<p>Travelling by train is the most convenient option: El Chorro-Caminito del Rey station provides connections to M\u00e1laga, Seville and Ronda, and drops you right in the heart of the area. 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Motor vehicles are prohibited on the Monte Haza del R\u00edo track throughout the year, and access to the paths crossing the M\u00e1laga\u2013Bobadilla railway line is prohibited.\"}],\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Visitanddo\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/\"},\"image\":\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/via-ferrata-el-chorro.jpeg\"},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/the-jet\/#faq\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is El Chorro?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A village in the municipality of \u00c1lora, in M\u00e1laga, whose name is used to refer to the entire area of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes. It is the gateway to the Caminito del Rey and, at the same time, Andalusia\u2019s most important climbing area, with nearly a thousand routes open. The gorge is a three-kilometre-long canyon with walls up to three hundred metres high and a width of less than ten metres.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it possible to go climbing in El Chorro?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, and it is one of Europe\u2019s leading destinations, with nearly a thousand routes spread across more than eighty limestone sectors. However, there are restrictions: following the 2018 resolution by the Regional Environment Authority, some of the historic routes have been closed due to the presence of endangered species on the cliffs, so it is advisable to check the status of the sector before climbing.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can you get to the climbing areas by car?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Not everyone. Motor vehicles are prohibited from using the Monte Haza del R\u00edo track all year round, as this is the access route to the Paredes Frontales sectors: you must go on foot. Nor is it permitted to access the routes by crossing the M\u00e1laga\u2013Bobadilla railway line, which is in use.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When is the best time to visit El Chorro?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Spring and autumn are the most reliable seasons. El Chorro became famous as a winter climbing destination because the weather allows climbing when it is not possible in central Europe, but at that time of year fog frequently blankets the area and reduces visibility. In summer, the sun beats down on the south-facing sectors.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is there to do in El Chorro if you don\u2019t have a ticket for the Caminito?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Plenty: explore the three reservoirs on the Guadalhorce on foot or by bike, walk stage 20 of the Gran Senda de M\u00e1laga, climb up to the Mesa de Villaverde viewpoint, or tackle a via ferrata with a guide. And if it\u2019s the right time of year, the craft beer festival held at the exit of the gorge.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you get to El Chorro?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Travelling by train is the most convenient option: El Chorro-Caminito del Rey station provides connections to M\u00e1laga, Seville and Ronda, and drops you right in the heart of the area. By car, it takes about fifty minutes from M\u00e1laga, although the car park gets very full during the Caminito\u2019s high season.\"}}]}]}<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>El Chorro is two things at once: the entrance to the Caminito del Rey, which is visited by thousands of people every day, and the leading climbing school in Andalusia, with nearly a thousand routes open. And there are access restrictions that hardly anyone mentions. 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