It’s only three feet wide, clinging to a sheer cliff. Three hundred feet below lies a rocky gorge and the Guadalhorce River. Its 1.9 miles provide stunning views of southern Spain’s natural beauty. The El Caminito del Rey, once called “the world’s most dangerous path,” has been in disrepair for nearly a hundred years. But on March 28, coinciding with Spain’s Holy Week, the walkway near the small Spanish village of El Chorro will officially reopen for the first time in over ten years, thanks to a reported $5.8 million restoration effort that has made the trail safe and accessible for hikers.
via Smithsonian
