{"id":11207,"date":"2026-03-01T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T07:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gowatkinsgo.com\/?p=11207"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:32:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:32:01","slug":"caminito-del-rey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gowatkinsgo.com\/?p=11207","title":{"rendered":"Caminito del Rey"},"content":{"rendered":"
Thirteen of us. One epic walkway. And just enough train anxiety to make it memorable. Our travel crew of 13 set out to hike the breathtaking Caminito del Rey. Eight of us opted for the train from M\u00e1laga, while the other five went in the car they rented for the month. The train definitely took more time and required a bit of coordination, but since our hike wasn\u2019t until 2:30 p.m., we had plenty of cushion built into the day, including a stop at Dunkin Donuts.<\/div>\n
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And the best part? Taking the train saved us about 100 euros per family. For a group our size, that adds up quickly. More tapas later? Yes, please.<\/div>\n
When we booked our tickets, the non-guided option was already sold out. So we paid a little extra for guided tickets, figuring we\u2019d just roll with it. But when we arrived, they asked if we actually wanted to join the guide. The catch? We\u2019d be grouped with about 30 other people. We politely declined.<\/div>\n
We had already read up on the trail and felt completely comfortable going at our own pace. And honestly? It\u2019s an easy hike. No guide necessary. The path is clearly marked, secure, and very manageable for anyone with a basic level of fitness.<\/div>\n
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