Opening the most dangerous road in the world

El Caminito de Rey, a 100m high path that passes through the Gaitanes Gorge, is one of Spain’s most popular tourist attractions. Five tourists have fallen to their deaths while walking along the path.

The world's most dangerous walkway will reopen for the tourist season this week. Perched 100 metres above sea level, El Caminito del Rey offers visitors breathtaking views over the Gualdalhorce River.

It was closed after five people fell and died while crossing it in 1999 and 2000. In 2015, the road was made safer in a €5.5 million project and just two years after reopening, it welcomed 600,000 tourists.

Due to the large number of tourists eager to explore, only 300,000 visitors are allowed here each year, with 1,100 visitors per day. The planned opening date is April 22nd until the end of the year, with an entrance fee of 10 euros, from Tuesday to Friday. It is estimated that it will take visitors 4 to 5 hours to walk the entire length.

Before its renovation and installation of protective fencing, El Caminito de Rey was an adventure sports destination that attracted thrill-seekers from all over the world due to its unsafe conditions. The narrow concrete walkways, which were loosely attached to the cliffs, had large gaps that posed a challenge for experienced climbers.

Although there have been five deaths, this has not stopped daredevils from betting their lives on the conquest, even though local authorities have imposed a fine of 5,000 euros for those who cross this path.

However, the road has been restored by the Andalusian and Malagan authorities and is under the management of the two entities Hermandos Campano and Bobastro 2000.

According to Dantri