"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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"We felt very welkom at the home of Chafika. She is a really nice an helpful woman. Everything you need to make your stay comfortable is in the house. We enjoyed our stay there."

AED 2,631 total

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30 Jul - 31 Jul

"We had a wonderful 8 days in this beautiful traditional Spanish villa. The villa is beautiful with a lovely pool for swimming and well cared for garden. It was very clean on arrival with fresh cotton bed linen and pillows. The kitchen is the hub of the villa and is well equipped with everything you need. Tere and Francesco were always available for any queries. Highly recommend this villa which is in a great location close to town. We can’t wait to return. "

"We stayed with family and friends at this lovely villa and couldn't have been any happier with it. Lots of space for everyone inside and the outside space is fantastic. Our host was friendly and helpful. We would absolutely recommend this property. We would definitely return here again."

"La casa es una pasada en muchisimos aspectos , estubimos muy agusto todos los dias de nuestra estancia."

"Nous avons passé de très belles vacances dans ce logement, véritable havre de paix. La maison est très bien équipée. La piscine est grande et le jardin extérieur très agréable. La vue donne sur les superbes collines. Jo, la propriétaire est attentionnée et disponible. Le logement est situé en campagne mais proche de nombreux lieux touristiques."

Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible, Smoking | Pool | Outdoor pool

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Complejo Turístico Rural La Garganta

10/10 Excellent

" Clean, good location. Communication was good. "

VILLA VEREDA del PALMAR / Private Heated Pool / WiFi Fiber Optic / BBQ.

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic two-week vacation at the villa with my partner and our three children. The villa exceeded our expectations — it included all the listed amenities and even some pleasant surprises, like a TV in every room and a karaoke set in the living room. Everything was spotless, and the pool was regularly cleaned every 3 to 4 days.The owners were incredibly kind and helpful, offering us plenty of great tips for exploring the Malaga area. The location of the villa is ideal for day trips — within an hour’s drive, we visited Marbella, Nerja, Torremolinos beach, Mijas, and of course, Malaga itself.There are also two great restaurants just a minute's drive away, and a supermarket conveniently located about five minutes from the villa.Overall, a perfect place for a relaxing and fun family getaway!"