El Caminito del Rey, a narrow hiking path in Malaga, Spain, traces a nearly 2-mile (3-kilometer) route along the sides of sheer cliffs and over river gorges. Originally built in the early 20th century for workers to access a hydroelectric power plant, the path now features boardwalks and footbridges that hang 350 feet (100 meters) above the Guadalhorce River. The roughly 3-hour hike offers visitors breathtaking views of the Gaitanes Gorge, with its dramatic rock formations and deep canyons. Today, hikers can experience the thrill of walking this historic path, immersing themselves in the rugged beauty of the Andalusian landscape.
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