"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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32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, video-game console, Netflix

"After booking a major hotel in the area and leaving after ten minutes I fell upon this gem. Right on the sea front so walkable to everything. Staff were great, shower really good and the hotel very clean. Small coffee/ tea self service in reception and a few breakfast pastries. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again "

SAR 256 total

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5 May - 6 May

"It’s a hostel, but nice set up with privacy, conveniences, enough bathrooms and big common area. Super convenient to train and bus, walkable to old town. Owner super attentive and helpful "

SAR 194 total

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Bungalow TEEPEE 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

"Close to the Beach and really nice and modern area"

SAR 470 total

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18 May - 19 May

"An amazing location!"

SAR 583 total

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6 May - 7 May

49-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

"Very Good place and very good room."

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5/5 Excellent

"Staff was exceptional in finding a room for us in the blackout, because we had already checked out in preparation for a train ride to Madrid. Without power, they couldn't check their computers, but one of them remembered a vacant room that wasn't reserved for the coming days. We had to spend 2 extra days in Malaga until we could rebook travel to Madrid. Without the wonderful staff at the Eliseos, we would not have had a place to stay during the emergency. Gracias s todo!"

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