Caminito del Rey in Spain is considered one of the most dangerous mountain paths in the world, attracting many adventurous tourists.
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| The Caminito del Rey road was started in 1901, located precariously, winding along the cliffs of El Chorro mountain, Malaga (southern Spain), with the original purpose of being a path for workers to go to the hydroelectric plant upstream of Chorro and Gaitanejo waterfalls. |
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| Initially, this road had no name. After the visit of the Spanish king, Alfonso XIII in 1921, the road was named Caminito del Rey (Emperor's road) as it is known today. |
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| The road is only about 1 meter wide, located 100 meters above the river below and is built with concrete and steel pillars. |
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| In 2000, local authorities closed Caminito del Rey after two accidents in 1999 and 2000 that killed five people. |
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| The path gradually fell into disrepair and disrepair, with sections collapsing. This has made Caminito del Rey a favorite destination for adventure seekers. |
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| In March 2015, the local government invested more than 3.2 million USD to rebuild the road on the old road, with wider walkways and sturdy barriers to serve tourists. |
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| To conquer the entire 2.9 km of Caminito del Rey, visitors will spend about 4 hours walking and are required to wear a helmet. |
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| Since 2015, about 600,000 tourists from all over the world have come to conquer Caminito del Rey. |
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| From Caminito del Rey, visitors enjoy stunning views over the canyon and river below. |
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| The road is open Tuesday through Sunday, but is sometimes closed due to weather. |
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| Caminito del Rey is considered one of the most dangerous mountain paths in the world, attracting many adventurous tourists. |
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