The Diputación de Málaga has announced an expansion of the renowned Caminito del Rey, featuring a new pedestrian suspension bridge spanning 110 meters, set to become the longest in Spain. This project marks the tenth anniversary of the path’s reopening, with construction commencing at the end of March and expected completion by November, involving an investment of 1.25 million euros.

Infographic of the suspension bridge at Caminito del Rey

President Francisco Salado presented the project during a meeting with mayors from Álora, Ardales, and Valle de Abdalajís, as well as representatives from the consortium managing the Caminito. Salado elaborated that the new bridge will be located at the final stretch of the route, just before the area above the iron train bridge and the El Chorro tunnel. The bridge will be supported by 4,500-kilogram sustainable steel cables, reaching a maximum height of 50 meters, with a descending slope and a 7% drop.

Bridge Expansion Presentation

The installation will be intricate, requiring the use of helicopters. Alongside the bridge, pathways will be prepared leading to the end of the Caminito route. Salado emphasized that while a new spectacular route is being added, visitors will still have the option to use the current final stretch.

Infographic of the suspension bridge at Caminito del Rey

This year is meaningful for the Caminito del Rey as it commemorates the 120th anniversary of its construction’s completion and the tenth anniversary of its rehabilitation. Salado also announced that various events are being organized to celebrate this occasion. The Caminito del Rey has been an economic and tourism driver for the Málaga province, attracting 2.9 million visitors over the last decade and generating an economic impact exceeding 400 million euros since its reopening. Moreover, it has led to a remarkable increase in accommodation in the region, with establishments growing from 210 to 893 in a decade.

Infographic of the suspension bridge at Caminito del Rey

Salado underscored that the Caminito is not only a tourist attraction but also a model project for sustainable development that has transformed its surroundings socially and economically, creating 685 direct and indirect jobs. With this expansion, the Caminito del Rey is poised to remain a premier destination in Andalucía, where natural beauty meets tourism development.