Compulsory rules and regulations

1. Tickets to visit the Caminito del Rey must be obtained through the prior reservation system.

2. The official ticket sales channel is the digital platform enabled for this purpose on the Caminito website (www.caminitodelrey.info), and it is mandatory to accept and comply with its rules.
Said ticket will only be issued upon acceptance of these rules and will include a code that will allow access after being read by the existing digital means. Visitors must be at the entrance gate 30 minutes in advance, which is located a 25-minute walk via the shortest route from El Kiosko restaurant located next to the Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir.

3. Access for children under 8 years of age is not permitted. Visitors over 8 and under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and must carry their ID card, equivalent document, or passport at all times for possible verifications that may be carried out by the Caminito staff during the tour.

4. The ticket holder will be the beneficiary of a civil liability insurance policy covering any contingency occurring during the visit from the entrance to the walkways until the exit, provided that such contingency has not been caused by non-compliance with the established rules or by the exclusive fault of the visitor.

5. Visitors must arrive at the chosen access area at least 30 minutes before the time indicated on the reservation receipt in order to organize the tour groups.

6. Visitors with the corresponding ticket will access the site directly through the North Access (Entrance). Access is only permitted through the authorized areas; entry through any other part of the route is strictly prohibited, especially via the train tracks. Both the Provincial Council and the managing entity (contractor) are exonerated from any liability arising from any prohibited access.

7. The site will remain open from Tuesday to Sunday, except on December 24, 25, and 31, and January 1, as well as Mondays and any days or periods when its closure is agreed upon.

8. Visitors are required to correctly wear the safety equipment provided at the entrance, if applicable, throughout the entire tour.

9. Movement shall always be on the right side, a rule that must be strictly observed on the walkways, where maximum caution must be taken to avoid endangering anyone positioned by the railing next to the gorge.

10. Persons wishing to go climbing will have free access to the Caminito del Rey facilities when they are going to practice said sport. To do so, when passing through the control booths, they must prove they have a valid federation card, register, and accept the rules of the Caminito and the conditions established by the Natural Site for this activity. Access must be at the first available hour, and they must leave the facilities before closing time.

11. Climbing may only be practiced on the walls established by the competent Regional Ministry for the Environment, which will also determine competition climbing through express prior authorization. In any case, climbers must comply with the rest of the recommendations, obligations, and prohibitions stated in these Regulations, with the exception of those related to backpacks. It is forbidden to jump over the walkway fencing to access climbing routes below the walkway level, as well as to anchor or use the walkways as an anchoring point.

12. All persons, visitors and climbers alike, who access the Caminito del Rey and therefore the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Natural Site, must observe these Rules as well as all those required in this area by the competent Regional Ministry for the Environment.

13. Use suitable footwear for hiking; it is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to wear flip-flops, high heels, or any other footwear that is not suitable for this activity or that may cause ankle injuries or falls. Such footwear must be fully secured to the foot, especially at the back.

Specific provisions for groups

When the visit is carried out in organized groups, in addition to the previous guidelines, it must be noted that the maximum authorized number of people per group is 55, plus one person responsible or a duly accredited guide. The latter will be in charge of ensuring compliance with all rules of use by the group members from the entrance to the exit. The guide will be responsible for presenting the tickets for the group members, without which they will not be allowed access to the walkways.

Other legal provisions

Finally, the following provisions shall also be taken into account:

1. At the entrances and during the visit, the rules and instructions of the Control and Information staff, as well as the Security staff, must be respected. Extreme caution must be taken to avoid falls, and visitors must cooperate in keeping the site clean.

2. The movement of people or vehicles is only permitted in authorized and signposted areas of the route. To this end, there will be informative and prohibitive signs that must always be respected.

3. Failure to comply with the above rules will authorize the responsible staff or authority to expel the offender.

4. The competent Administration reserves the right to close, limit, and/or temporarily suspend the visit, including access times and days, for reasons of security, conservation, repair work, weather conditions, or force majeure, without any right to compensation for the affected persons.

5. In all cases, the orders and/or recommendations issued at any time by the Caminito management staff, Environmental Agents, or State Security Forces shall be mandatory.

6. The Caminito website will provide all information regarding this active tourism infrastructure, as well as any changes, modifications, or incidents regarding its access.