At a glance – Caminito del Rey from Seville
Best option: A guided tour, 99€, with transport to and from Seville taken care of and tickets included. Book here.
By car: 2 hours each way & you’ll need to use the shuttle bus to get back to your car.
By public transport: The cheapest option, but also the longest, with only a few trains a day.
A dizzying and breathtaking walk through a steep, narrow gorge on seemingly impossible narrow walkways. The Caminito del Rey is one of the absolute best things to do in Southern Spain.
So if you’re going on holiday to Seville, you might be wondering if it’s possible to do the Caminito del Rey as a day trip.
In this guide I outline your options for visiting Caminito del Rey from Seville, and everything else you need to know.
Why should you do the Caminito del Rey?
Simply, Caminito del Rey is an unforgettable experience. It was one of the most amazing things we did in Spain. Even if you’re not massively into hiking, I’d recommend it.
The walk is filled with fascinating history, genuinely unbeatable views (for pretty much the entire duration!), and a few adrenaline-inducing moments. And there’s plenty of wildlife, too. Griffin vultures circle overhead, only adding to the dramatic surroundings. If you’re lucky like we were, you’ll see mountain goats.
All in all, it’s one of the top things to do in Southern Spain and I’d definitely recommend it as part of a holiday in Seville.
How to visit the Caminito del Rey from Seville
Choose your ticket-type – and book ahead
There are two types of ticket for the Caminito del Rey: a self-guided ticket or a guided tour. There are pros and cons to both. A self-guided tour allows you to visit at your own pace, and they’re also slightly cheaper at 10€. However, self-guided tours sell out months in advance.
Guided tours, in which you’re part of a large group, have much more availability. There’s also the benefit of a guide who’ll tell you many interesting facts about the history of the walk. At 18€, they’re still affordable.
If you book a self-guided tour, you’ll need to manage your own transport – read on for how to do this. If you book a guided visit, you have the option of a guided tour starting in Seville – see the next section.
How to get to the Caminito del Rey from Seville
The best option: As part of an organised trip
By far the easiest and most stress free option is to take an organised trip. The main provider is Naturanda, a local travel company, who I’d highly recommend. They manage transport to the start of the hike, with several pick up and drop off points across Seville. Once you’re there, you’re given a tour by the official tour guides.
While this option is more expensive than travelling by yourself, at about £85 (including the ticket to the Caminito del Rey) it takes the stress out of what can be quite a long day. The two hour drive is taken care of, you’ll be dropped off near the start of the walk, and picked up at the end, meaning you don’t need to get the shuttle bus.
This is the option we went for, and it’s the one I’d recommend. Book here.
Visiting Caminito del Rey from Seville by car
If you have the luxury of a car, the drive from Seville to the entrance of the Caminito del Rey is about two hours. The main thing to consider is that the start and end of the walk aren’t in the same place, so you’ll need to use the shuttle bus at some point.
You can park in one of three spots: close to the northern entrance, which is the start of the walk, in nearby El Chorro, close to the end, or at the Visitor’s Centre, which is in between the two. The shuttle bus goes to all three of these locations, so you can either:
- Park at the entrance and get a shuttle bus back to your car at the end. Note that this car park is still about a 25-30 minute walk from the start of the hike.
- Park at the Visitor’s Centre and get a shuttle bus to the start of the walk, and from the end back to your car. This is only really worth it if you want to visit the visitors centre.
- Park at El Chorro and get the shuttle bus to the start of your walk
Visiting Caminito del Rey from Seville by public transport
Travelling from Seville to the Caminito del Rey by public transport is possible, and can be the cheapest option. It also rewards you with excellent scenery. But it’s significantly longer.
You’ll need to get a train from Sevilla Santa Justa station to El Chorro, which takes 2 hours 40 minutes. There are about three trains a day, with the earliest leaving at about half 8 and getting you to El Chorro at about 11am. View times and book tickets here.
Once you get to El Chorro, there’s then a shuttle bus which goes to the start of the walk. Find the timings here. It costs 2.50 € per person, and is cash only – though you can buy tickets for it at the same time as you buy your tickets for the Caminito del Rey on the website. At the end of the hike, you can walk back to the train station.
Everything else you need to know about a visit to Caminito del Rey
Is Caminito del Rey scary?
I won’t lie, as someone who does struggle a little with heights, I had apprehensions about the Caminito del Rey. But I’m so glad I did it. Yes, there are some dizzying views, and yes at times (especially the rope bridge towards the end!) I got the heebie jeebies. But it does feel completely safe, and I didn’t find it as scary as I worried I might. (That said if you suffer from severe vertigo, I wouldn’t recommend it.)
Is Caminito del Rey safe?
Yes! While the Caminito del Rey was once called one of the most dangerous walks in the world, it is now a popular tourist attraction and completely safe. It reopened in 2015 with modern, sturdy and well maintained walkways. It also follows strict rules to ensure everyone’s safety.
Is Caminito del Rey a difficult walk?
The Caminito del Rey is mostly flat, and not a challenging hike, so for most people it will be fine. At 2-3 hours, however, it is quite long, with a bit of walking before it starts and after it finishes, so I wouldn’t recommend it for someone who would struggle to walk for that long.
Why is it called the Caminito del Rey?
Caminito del Rey translates as ‘the King’s little walk’. This name comes from a royal visit in 1921. King Alfonso XIII of Spain did (part of) the walk in 1921, officially inaugurating the walkway. We were told on our tour that he didn’t actually complete the walk, so you can do one better.
Is it possible to visit the Caminito del Rey from Seville?
While the Caminito del Rey is closer and more easily reached from Malaga, it’s still very possible (and stress free) to do it as a day trip from Seville. It’s best done as part of an organised tour, but can also be reached by car or public transport.
Overall, the Caminito del Rey is one of the best things to do in Andalucia. I really recommend it. Book your tour from Seville below.
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