If you are planning to experience Caminito del Rey, you must have figured out by now that it is at the center of Malaga.
Visitors generally have to figure out how to get to the Caminito del Rey. There are many ways, including driving yourself to the Caminito del Rey by car or getting a day-trip ticket.
If you purchase the Transfer El Caminito del Rey Tickets, you don’t need concrete information regarding the route and where to park your car once you reach Caminito del Rey.
Knowing about the parking El Caminito del Rey or the Caminito del Rey parking facilities, makes planning your visit and saving time easier.
Caminito del Rey parking facilities
People driving to Caminito del Rey must park at the Visitors’ Reception Centre Parking. This facility is the designated Caminito del Rey car park.
The Visitors’ Reception Centre Parking is at El Puerto de las Atalayas. It is approximately 58km from Malaga, 6km from the Ardales crossing, and 51km from Antequera.
Learn how to reach Caminito del Rey from nearby places, including Malaga.
Unfortunately, the Caminito del Rey parking facilities at the Visitors’ Reception Centre are not free.
The parking rate at Caminito del Rey’s Visitors’ Centre is two Euros daily.
We recommend you park your car early, approximately 1 hour before your scheduled visit to the Caminito del Rey.
You can read other important Caminito del Rey tips and Caminito del Rey rules & restrictions to plan a smooth visit.
You have the option to purchase a parking spot upon arrival, but it is dependent on availability.
What you can’t do on arrival is buy a Caminito del Rey ticket. So, Remember to book your Caminito del Rey tickets online in advance.
From here, you can purchase a bus ticket from the shuttle bus stop. You can board this bus to reach Caminito del Rey.
The bus service schedule is from 7.50 am to 7 pm. It will take you approximately 20 minutes to reach the stop, El Kiosko Restaurant.
A single bus ticket allows you to travel freely in both directions from and to the Visitors’ Reception Centre as many times as possible.
The Caminito del Rey authorities do not manage the shuttle bus service. Thus, you have to pay 2.50 Euros/pax.
One crucial thing to note regarding the ticket purchase is that you can do it only using cash.
The El Kiosko restaurant is at the north entrance, at the beginning of the hike. This is where you can find some of the nearest parking at Caminito del Rey, a few paid Caminito del Rey North entrance parking are available.
However, we highly recommend you consider Caminito del Rey parking South entrance which corresponds to the El Chorro Falls.
This is at the end of the hiking trail,which means you have to walk on foot to the start, North Entrance, after parking.
In the beginning, you have more energy so you won’t find this challenging compared to walking to the Caminito del Rey North Entrance Parking after the hike.
Lastly, read about the best time to do Caminito del Rey or how to reach Caminito del Rey to know about other transportation methods to reach this attraction.
An easier way!
As of now, you must have noticed that taking a car and driving yourself entails a lot of other things making it not so simple.
Well, don’t worry! There is an easier way. We highly recommend you take one of many transfer tour Caminito del Rey tickets.
It will help you avoid all of these hassles. All you have to do is book your Caminito del Rey tickets online and show up.
You don’t have to worry about anything else. Transfer tickets for the Caminito del Rey hike are available from Malaga, El Chorro, Grenada, Costa del Sol and more.
Apart from the handy transfer tours Caminito del Rey tickets, you have the option for adventure activities tickets as well.
You can book a private full-day Caminito del Rey walking trip from Malaga if you want the most relaxed and personalized experience.
FAQs
Is there parking at Caminito del Rey?
The designated Caminito del Rey car park is at the Visitors Reception Centre Parking located at El Puerto de las Atalayas.
From here, you can purchase a bus ticket from the shuttle bus stop. You can board this bus to reach Caminito del Rey. The ticket is valid for the entire day.
Apart from this, a few paid Caminito del Rey North entrance parking are available near the Restaurante El Kiosko.
Can you drive to Caminito del Rey?
You can drive to Caminito del Rey from nearby cities such as Malaga. The roads are well-maintained, and the traffic is also manageable.
However, you must have some basic knowledge of the roads to navigate and reach Caminito del Rey.
The easiest and most recommended way is to go for a Caminito del Rey transfer tour to reduce travel headaches.
Featured Image: Surinenglish.com
