Worth the hype? The true experience of walking this legendary path: el Caminito del Rey, Spain.

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Жыл бұрын

What lay here before was without doubt one of the most dangerous and terrifying walks anywhere in the world. That path still exists and you'll be walking right over the top of it, but does the new, secure path wash away all the fear from the original? Or does it still have some heart-stopping moments up its sleeve? Join us on our first visit to el Caminito del Rey for a look at a very famous 7km walk...
Hi, I’m Steve, a travel reviewer from Scotland. Join me on my adventures as I discover my own country, often visiting places for the first time, so hopefully it's as much of an eye-opener for you as it is for me! Don't expect expert opinion, just a very honest journey of discovery. Sometimes featuring my intrepid sidekick Alicja, sometimes featuring adventures beyond the borders of Scotland. Enjoy!
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@pacoportillo524 4 күн бұрын

Gracias x vuestra visita ✌🏻

@markl2322 6 ай бұрын

I've always been awed by the sheer magnitude of the engineering that went into the original construction of that entire complex. Just the idea that someone would envision a sidewalk along the sides of a gorge hundreds of feet up the sides... And to think of the men who built those pathways and stairs gives me butterflies in my stomach.

@barbaracarlisle8930 9 ай бұрын

Even the vicarious visit was terrifying! I had to cover my eyes with my sweaty palms at times, but thanks for filming it. The scenery is amazing!

@joe8256 3 ай бұрын

bien cierto ¡¡

@Seamaxwell Жыл бұрын

Steve you wouldn't go up in an elevator to a secure platform up on the bridge but you did this! Your quest for great content has no fear!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Haha aye, I don't know what got into me on this day. Maybe too much sangria

@alicja4139 Жыл бұрын

Agree! The bridge felt much more secure and safer than this trail!

@mstrdiver Жыл бұрын

@@alicja4139- They really worked on the safety of this path. I saw much earlier recordings of the path [below] and it had major gaps in the path and areas where you really had to hold onto chains and old structure to get through. It was more of an urban exploration path with few on it with no trespassing signs discouraging access and only thrill seekers on hiking attempts. Steve - In this condition, accidents were just waiting to happen -- Long version from 10 years ago - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obCamM-ZqcrbhoE.html

@dougzirkle5951 Жыл бұрын

Ditto.

@erinmcgrathejm4985 Жыл бұрын

I came here to ask the same thing!!! What gives, Steve? 😆😉

@sheilabloom6735 Жыл бұрын

I found this after watching a video of a young girl hiking on the original Camino del Rey and I thought Huan She was terrifying. This is a hike I could take. What a beautiful town and gorgeous views.

@18robsmith Жыл бұрын

That is one spectacular walk with incredible scenery.

@allymacleodfilms 3 ай бұрын

Dear heavens, I feel like I walked every step with you on that!!....thank you for bringing the world into my living room.... you are both brilliant company.... I'm so fortunate to have found your channel....thank you, thank you, thank you....

@DaveyPalmer1 Жыл бұрын

Dude - I'm working today so will watch this one this evening. However, just noticed you have clattered through the 40k subscribers mark. What a superb achievement. Well done to you and your good lady 👍

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Hope your day at work was okay!

@DaveyPalmer1 Жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh aye, so so. Missed our home game against Burnley but that maybe wasn't a bad thing looking at the result. 2-0 up at half time but got beat 4-2. Jeez!

@TheSuzberry 5 ай бұрын

It is delightful traveling with you. Thanks for taking me along.

@barbarajones9111 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing, well done you two, thankyou for taking us on your journey

@stephenberry1205 11 ай бұрын

Fabulous.... we were 2 Australians who did part of the old path in 1979 at age 25... Wonderful you can now have to whole experience with safety. Thanks for the great coverage of the experience.

@janicetaylor2025 Жыл бұрын

So glad I've gotten caught up on your videos finally. Three weeks of chaos , hurricane, clean up, two weddings, one in Winnipeg , Manitoba and now we're in New Brunswick looking after our son's cats for a week. Your videos always bring sanity back to us. That was quite the walk. Can't imagine how scary that was in person and then having to video it. Bravo! Thanks for taking us on these adventures to places we'll probably never make it to.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Wow what a month! I hope the cat is a calming influence for you now, you deserve a rest! :)

@deejaybee1 Жыл бұрын

WOW !! Steve & Alicja absolutely out of this world, fantastic. Well done to you both, that's what you call a holiday with a huge difference. Thankyou to you both.😀

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Just love it over there, stunning part of the world, thanks for coming along :)

@heathertruskinger6214 Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. Thankyou both for showing us this canyon. Personally I commend you both on being brave enough to tackle this. I was in awe of it's beauty. I cannot imagine the engineering to build the infrastructure, let alone the skill of the workers, not only building the original path, but the new, safer one. I think the wind was caused by the turbulence of the water falling so fast. I mentioned this video to my husband, it turns out in 1972, as a teenager, he did the walk with his parents and brothers ! So he is now gonna watch it too, as I doubt either of us will ever get there to do it in person !😂

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather! Wow thanks for sharing that :) yeah, I can only imagine the guys who actually BUILT the thing!

@AriannaAyers Жыл бұрын

My 80 year old mom, and 4 kids, including the 7 year old did it. You can too. 😊

@heathertruskinger6214 Жыл бұрын

@@AriannaAyers ....except that I live in Australia, and cannot see myself travelling to that part of the world. That's one reason why I enjoy Steve's videos

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian 5 ай бұрын

Hi Steve. Wow. You brought back so many memories of a visit my wife and I made to El Chorru in 2000 and our failed attempt to walk the El Caminito Del Rey. We followed other along a trail from El Churro which took us ALONG the railway track featured at the end of your video. We popped out of the tunnel and walked over the railway bridge. The Camanito was on our left. Our hearts sank 😮 My wife said NO BLOODY CHANCE. It looked a death trap as we watched others begin the tortured walk. That year 3 people died. As you said, No chance. Your video showed me what we had gladly missed. Thank you. Now I need to get into my loft for my holiday pictures.👍😎

@DaveyPalmer1 Жыл бұрын

That was breathtaking Steve. A mesmerising place to walk and well done the pair of you for conquering your fears. Loved it!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much Davey! Really glad I plucked up the courage, I wasn't sure about this beforehand!

@MrOVERANOUT Жыл бұрын

About 30 years ago, my late wife and I walked part way along the old Camino almost to the bridge. It was full of holes through the concrete path but it did have a steel wire attached to the rock face, although no barriers to stop you falling off. We decided it wasn't safe and came back down. We always visited the ruined village of Bobastro at the top of the hill opposite and the embalse which we walked around. Happy days.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Super brave! But also glad you knew when to exit :)

@alankwood 9 ай бұрын

well done !! It was fun then !!!!

@beachman8106 Жыл бұрын

That last section crossing the footbridge made my heart rate go up. Well done to you both. 👍👍👍👍👍

@donlogan9158 Жыл бұрын

We really enjoyed that! Thanks to both of you for giving us so many great KZfaq vids to watch. Keep 'em coming!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Don!

@ianmcdonald819 Жыл бұрын

Well done to both of you! This is definitely on my bucket list now . Fantastic editing of the video.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ian! Highly recommended wee excursion

@johnn3533 Жыл бұрын

You folks have entertained us with some great videos, but this is one of our favourites. Thank you.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much John! :)

@judym5822 Жыл бұрын

Wow that was amazing, thank you so much for sharing. No way would I ever be able to do that walk, well done the both of you… very brave xx

@msrjorge1805 Жыл бұрын

You did an extraordinary job filming El Caminito. For many years I was wondering if could do it and now I know for sure that definitely I can’t!😅

@alistairbaird3711 4 ай бұрын

Looks amazing! Thanks both

@hairyhand1 Ай бұрын

You guys are fantastic guides! I feel like I'm there hiking with you! Thank you for posting!

@BarneyLeith Жыл бұрын

That's definitely a Wow! Brilliant video! And well done, Steve, for suppressing your fear of heights for the sake of the visit and video!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Barney! It was a lot of fun, and I'm amazed I was able to do it :D

@adriancranmer3695 Жыл бұрын

You both deserve a medal for doing that

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Adrian :)

@joe8256 3 ай бұрын

astonishing engineering work, both the road and the railroad layout, imposing ¡¡

@dazzlingdaz187 Жыл бұрын

Well done guys what a brilliant walk. Thanks for taking us with you.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Daz! :)

@sandrader2889 7 ай бұрын

Holy guacamole to me you two are super heroes!!! Absolutely stunning and scary at rhe same time Those barriers didn't look save to me at all 😮

@vivianhughes9347 Жыл бұрын

Your video brought back memories - my late wife and I used to visit here every year on our holidays in Andalucia some 20 years ago. We used to watch (from the safety of the roadway on the opposite side of the gorge!) walkers on the old path. No handrails in those days! Thanks very much for showing how it is nowadays. Great video, beautiful sharp photography, and nice presentation by you two. Keep up the good work!

@joannenardi4234 Жыл бұрын

Well Steve - you really will take one for the team in the quest for videos. I am glad you did this as I never will! I was getting dizzy watching this on my phone!!! Amazing!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joanne :)

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

Two brave people you are 😮

@reesestevenson5492 Жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine building that path! Crazy.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

I know right!? That's true bravery!

@henkdeblouw4169 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic scenery with stunning views. Thanks to the both of you to 'sacrifice' yourselves to do this tour. 😀

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Henk! :)

@mrhoult-qy8su Ай бұрын

Awesome guys, thanks ❤

@andrewabel3927 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic experience. Thank you for being so brave!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Andrew! :)

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

Nice to see you both walking in Nice weather

@71jdanziger 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. It was interesting seeing the old trail in relation to the new one and I poured myself a cup of nope for that old one lol.

@delmiller4184 Жыл бұрын

My stomach was turning just watching you guys. Well done and thanks for showing us.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers for coming along Del!

@roystonvasey5471 Жыл бұрын

So so nice to see you speak local and eat local. Very heartening to see. Oh and another great video from you two as always.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :)

@t-dawg5813 Жыл бұрын

Wow, incredible! Thanks so much for sharing this epic walk! Not sure if I could do it, so I’m happy to live vicariously through both of you intrepid explorers. 😊

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

I think having the filming to worry about took my mind off the more terrifying stuff :)

@solar_genesis 4 ай бұрын

The upgrade looks great: it’s gone from a survival trail to a scenic route. Great commentary from both. You should watch the old path being walked, if you haven’t. Old vids still exist on here including the kings bridge.

@ScotsMb 4 ай бұрын

Wow! We are going there in September. Looks amazing! Great video as well 👍

@copper6600 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing me this daring video, i held my chair so that i felt safe.Thank you both.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

You weren't holding on as tight as me! :D

@patriciagrant5100 Жыл бұрын

Great video Steve, looks spectacular!. Thanks for breaking into your holiday to do this. Hope Alicja got to do some shopping.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Pat, the shopping trip was scarier than the Caminito

@alankwood 9 ай бұрын

I did it with friends and a spanish guide about forty years ago.. There were gaps in the path we had to jump over but we had had some wine first..some of the girls went back but our guide had all the ingredients for a paella so we carried on.. Was a bit nerve wracking but we didnt lose anyone.. After the paella we returned by a road over the top.. I know it was closed later as it was dangerous so I'm glad we did it then..... Happy memories !!!

@steve-marsh 9 ай бұрын

Wow! Braver than me!

@Joe.M 4 ай бұрын

I would've loved to have done it before they modernized it. Still would like to do it.

@MrNachtkrapp 3 ай бұрын

We were hiking to the CONDE to swim. A group of 7, 8. The historic CAMINO, featured by Daniel Ahnen, who fell into a giant crevasse in the Himalayas, some time later, and only to be found dead.

@MargaretBassett-uf1fi 3 ай бұрын

Did it yesterday, 20th Feb. Very tame compared to the old path underneath. Spotted lots of old rusty climbing bolts.

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

Just watching you both recording this videoing can be frightening 🫣

@barbaraparent3161 23 күн бұрын

Way too scary!! How brave you guys were!!

@georgebarnes8163 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, this magical place is now on my bucket list

@inmyhoose Жыл бұрын

A sunny Steve Marsh video to watch on a dreich day in Fife, perfect 👍👍

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard! Got a similar day out the window here in Montrose!

@inmyhoose Жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh , Steve I have a huge favour to ask, my Dad is huge fan of your travels and it's becoming a Sunday tradition for the 2 of us to catch up with some of your travels.He is turning 80 in the next few weeks and it would be absolutely tremendous if you could give him a wee shout out in your next video if possible, his name is Charles Flockhart,if it's not possible then no problems and keep up the fantastic content 👍👍.

@johnallan4826 Жыл бұрын

@@inmyhoose don’t know how much you pay, Richard, but pay on patron and your dads name will be on the end credits. Every time

@inmyhoose Жыл бұрын

@@johnallan4826 will do 👍

@tripawayinsafehands Жыл бұрын

What brave people you are! Great scenery - thanks for being so courageous🎉

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

So true, the scenery was stunning! Cheers!

@Uncommonsensetoo 11 ай бұрын

Unless you are afraid of heights it was a very simple and easy hike, a far cry from the challenge before they built the new pathway. It was still an interesting walk though with nice scenery. I saw a KZfaq video of the challenge before and it was truly one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. You would got fined heavily if you got cough doing it. Several people died attempting it before.

@micklane7892 Жыл бұрын

Thanks steve for a spectacular walk definitely one for anyone's bucket list

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

It really is mate, a cracking tour!

@robbojax2025 Жыл бұрын

Scariest and most thrilling video. Well done to you both.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate :)

@highlandjock4597 Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys for the video on the wee kings path, very informative and shows exactly how exciting this walk is, one day

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, well worth the trip if you get the chance :)

@burnsbabe47 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful. Well done!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacqueline!

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

Well done 👏 both 👏 👍

@daviddymock4686 6 ай бұрын

What a fantastic place to visit & fair play to you both for being Bravehearts 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 have to admit I thought I wasn't scared of heights but I might have to have a rethink after watching your amazing video!!

@tomkay8880 9 ай бұрын

Steve and Alicja, excellent video. We'll be walking this in September. Your video really showed the trail better than other videos. Cheers from Canada.

@mcallisterk Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video guys what an amazing walk thanks for sharing.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Kenneth!

@mandyharrison3799 21 күн бұрын

Absolutely terrifying!!

@franmartinez5244 Жыл бұрын

WoW.... 🤩 Definitely the best video I saw about Caminito del Rey!!! Thank you so much for coming and visiting Caminito. Hope you are very well and nice to see you enjoyed caminito! Receive regards from Francisco the guide!!!💚

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

No way! Hi man! Thanks so much for watching - I was wondering how to contact you and you've seen it already! You were a brilliant guide, thanks from us both :)

@williamdom3814 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't do it myself, even with you as the guide, excellent as you were!

@doubledutch13 Жыл бұрын

Guys, I’m voting this the BEST Steve Marsh Vlog to date - simply wow

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

John thanks so much!

@petergoddard1960 Жыл бұрын

What a stunning place to visit, but I think I'm happy to experience those drops vicariously thanks to your wonderful film! I'd also like to thank you for this last week. I've been watching the channel for a while, but this week i finally succumbed to covid and every day I've been diving back through your videos, picking up on any I'd not seen and often re-watching many as well. It's been wonderfully engaging and comforting during quite a tough week (all three of us have had it) and just as I start to feel a bit better, up pops this brilliant episode. Making films like these is not an easy undertaking and to do it with such consistency of content and quality is incredibly skilful. Right up there with the best of You Tube. Hats off to you both, I hope your holiday was wonderful.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much Peter, and great to hear you are feeling better and beating that horrible virus! Really appreciate your words and views! Aw the best from us both!

@alisonlyons4691 Жыл бұрын

That was great to see Steve. I've watched walks on the old path and too scary for words. I love the new pathway they have built it's amazing, scary yes, but safe. The buildings in Malaga look beautiful. Ooh yes let's go shopping 😄Thank you both for sharing your trip. Alioban xx

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Haha the shopping trip was a lot more scary than this :D

@geoffmphotography9444 Жыл бұрын

I will and have taken on many adventures but heights don't do it for me. Watching this video gave me the screaming ab dabs and I was in an armchair at sea level. I would never have seen this if it wasn't for you two. Thanks for taking one for the team.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

I can say it was almost an absolute pleasure :D

@soldiersangelcj 2 ай бұрын

One of your best videos! Loved it! And now I want to go to Malaga.....

@MeriMorMick 4 ай бұрын

I could never physically do that walk. Thanks for taking me along.

@hanshartfiel6394 5 ай бұрын

Incredible. I now know where not to go should I ever make it to Spain. Thanks for another great video.

@gabrieleortiz5041 7 ай бұрын

Just watching this. The sun looks glorious, but the heights had me woozy. What a scenic adventure! Now Malaga is on my bucket list. ❤

@tombillotto6335 4 ай бұрын

What a great and beautiful adventure.

@sueelphick9060 Жыл бұрын

Loved this one but I couldn't have done that walk..Thanks for doing it very brave .....!

@PeterHalil Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, well done both of you. That's one walk that I would put on my bucket list. Cheers and stay safe.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter! Highly recommended if you are in the area

@DrBrazell Жыл бұрын

That was a heck of an adventure. Never heard of that place. Thanks for taking us along!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

And thanks to you for coming! :)

@82krazykitten Жыл бұрын

😍 amazing. Your channel has me itching to travel, very enjoyable, much appreciated 👍

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that! Many adventures ahead for you :)

@bradgraham9207 Жыл бұрын

that's a great adventure, i'd love to see you and Alicja explore more of Spain.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Oh that would be a pleasure! Cheers Brad!

@philrob1978 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching YT vids around 12 years ago of people taking the "old" path - terrifying - got to be honest, even with this new path, I'd think twice! An amazing location though. Thanks for doing this so I don't have to! :)

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Aye if it wasn't for the new path this is one place we'd never see :D

@johnwhite1832 3 ай бұрын

Wow that’s on my list now thanks Steve

@marykehoe8294 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this stunningly beautiful video.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mary!

@peterbrady6772 Жыл бұрын

LOVE IT...Excellent video....Now on my list of things to do....Thank you.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter!

@andrewmandrivnyk Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing as I have tons of memories here doing rock climbing 😢

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

You crazy man! :D

@TheNgandrew Жыл бұрын

That looks incredible! I would love to walk that, so must do so at some point. Thanks for another fantastic video.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Well worth a day trip, stunning place!

@seancoleman8528 4 ай бұрын

Looks amazing think I will pass on this thanks for letting us know

@jorgecadette1127 Ай бұрын

Well done both of you. Scared of heights so absolutely no way I could have done that😢

@glenyshillary4195 Жыл бұрын

Omg! I'm shaking like a leaf just watching!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

I know that feeling :)

@doubledutch13 Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome

@damedavidfrith55 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another cracking vlog what lovely scenery

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers David!

@dgchs68videos 10 ай бұрын

A very challenging walk thru the Caminoto del Rey. Thanks for sharing this video. 😘🚶‍♂️

@papaslippers9780 Жыл бұрын

You guys are so brave the views are amazing thanks for sharing such a fantastic video

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

@emilys6186 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video thanks so much, I was captivated. I have a fear of heights but really want to do this! It was so good to see what it’s like

@wandaenman5630 Жыл бұрын

That was amazing. Loved it.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wanda :)

@wandaenman5630 Жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh Recently found your channel, great work, I love all the videos, Keep up the good work. I am having a Steve Marsh watching binge today. :)

@christinehodge3608 Жыл бұрын

Well ,l was shaking in my shoes, just watching this, you done so well,

@megaflux7144 4 ай бұрын

your wee videos are your best work!

@joepoplar9831 2 ай бұрын

Awesome ! never knew it existed , Bravo...

@Emy53 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved your video.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you :)

@jimhamilton8775 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing an incredible video

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers for coming along Jim!

@1954alister Жыл бұрын

Fantastic this is the only way I could see this. No way that I could do that. Far too scary for me. Well done you 2

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alister! Glad I plucked up the courage to do this one

@thomaslruppert Жыл бұрын

Great, great vlog!!! Loved it 🎉and I'm a guy who has terrible fear of heights!! And my fears gets 10 times worse from bridges!! I won't be able to sleep for a week! What I especially loved that you and Alicia did it together - great bonding experience that the two of you will share forever! Tom R from Wisconsin

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tom! It is always great to get away together and like you say, build some lovely memories :)