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Caminito del Rey Unveils Spain's Longest Suspension Bridge

The new 110-meter long structure opens on June 10th, enhancing the tourist attraction's appeal and visitor safety.

New suspension bridge at the Caminito del Rey.
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New suspension bridge at the Caminito del Rey.

The Caminito del Rey in Malaga adds a new attraction with the inauguration on June 10th of a 110-meter suspension bridge, Spain's longest of its kind, aimed at improving safety and visitor experience.

The iconic Malaga route, the Caminito del Rey, will welcome its latest addition starting next Wednesday, June 10th: a 110-meter long suspension bridge. This new structure, reaching a maximum height of 50 meters, stands as Spain's longest of its type and promises to add extra "attractiveness and spectacularity" to the already impressive trail. The investment in this project amounted to 1.5 million euros, fully funded by revenues generated by the tourist attraction itself, as stipulated by the concession agreement.
The walkway, whose construction began in March 2025, is strategically located just before the section that crosses over the train's iron bridge and the El Chorro tunnel. According to Francisco Salado, president of the Malaga Provincial Council, the official inauguration will take place on Tuesday, June 9th, one day before its public opening. The structure features a clear passage width of 1.2 meters, a metallic deck (tramex), and cable railings, weighing approximately 17 tons for the bridge itself and 38 tons for the entire new structure.
This project encompasses not only the bridge but also the creation of 300 meters of new pathway, additional railings, fiber optics, surveillance cameras, a control booth, forestry treatment, plantations, and an irrigation system. This alternative route will allow visitors to save nearly a kilometer of descent over steeper terrain, although the option to use the original final section will remain available for those who prefer it.
The Caminito del Rey attracts nearly 330,000 visitors annually. "Starting next Tuesday, they will have the opportunity to have a very special experience crossing the new bridge. This will further increase interest in visiting the Caminito," stated Salado. The project aligns with recommendations from a geological study by the universities of Granada and Jaén, which advised projecting an "alternative route" to enhance visitor safety.
Since its reopening in March 2015, over 3,200,000 people have traversed its walkways. The Provincial Council emphasizes that the Caminito has become a "symbolic brand" for the province, driving an "authentic economic, tourist, and social revolution" in the surrounding municipalities and boosting inland tourism. The project has been developed with "maximum respect" for the natural environment.
The annual economic impact of the Caminito del Rey was estimated at 64.1 million euros in 2024, stimulating activity in municipalities such as Álora, Antequera, Ardales, Campillos, Carratraca, and Valle de Abdalajís. Since its rehabilitation, 685 jobs have been created. The number of accommodation establishments has quadrupled (from 210 to 893), and available places have doubled (from 4,204 to 8,160).
A study by Turismo y Planificación Costa del Sol indicates that nearly one in four visitors stays overnight in the area. The majority are foreign tourists (over half), followed by Spaniards from outside Andalusia (one in four) and locals from Malaga (14%). The average stay is 3.1 days with a daily expenditure of 91.22 euros, and the average visitor age is 45 years.

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