"The King's Little Pathway" spans the El Chorro gorge at a height of 100m. It was built in the early 1900s as an access path between nearby hydroelectric plants. The bridge got it's name in 1921 when King Alfonso XIII crossed it to help inaugurate a new dam.

The path rises to the bridge from either side of the gorge, snaking dramatically along the sheer cliff face. In recent years the path has been closed to all but rock-climbers, as many portions of the pathway had crumbled away.

However, the Spanish government recently completed a three-year restoration of the pathway, including guardrails, and it just opened yesterday - March 28, 2015! The 6€ entrance fee will be waived for the first six months, but you'll need to make reservations in advance: http://bit.ly/1BzhH8Y. Also, bear in mind that the path is one-way, so check the return bus schedule, or book a return crossing as well!

Lonely Planet has ranked the new pathway as one of the hottest new travel experiences for 2015. And finally, here is a link to a cool video of the restoration process: http://bit.ly/1vCkulv

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"Maison confortable, agréable et bien équipée. Nous sommes restés un mois. L'accueil de Téré a été très sympathique et efficace pour résoudre les petits problèmes techniques. La maison est située en bord de route à la sortie d'Alhaurin El grande proche du golf et des sentiers de VTT"

"We stayed with family and friends at this lovely villa and couldn't have been any happier with it. Lots of space for everyone inside and the outside space is fantastic. Our host was friendly and helpful. We would absolutely recommend this property. We would definitely return here again."

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"Excellent holiday had at the villa. Very well equipped, modern kitchen and furnished to a high standard throughout. 5 minute walk to the nearest supermarket, 10 minutes to the main promenade and beach. Parking available. No hills involved. Highly recommended."

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"The hotel and room were spotless. It was also very walkable to the bus stop that got you to the airport in about 5 minutes. I was shocked at how easy this was and at 4 Euros, it was much cheaper than taking a cab. The rooftop pool and bar/restaurant was an amazing addition. I was able to relax in the sun with a glass of wine after a long bus ride. Also, the breakfast was better than any I have ever experienced! This was more like eating at a nice restaurant. They had cook to order menu and a fantastic selection of pastries, fresh and veggies, & drink options."

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