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El Caminito del Rey: The most dangerous footpath in the world
22 ImagesTourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros.
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros. Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros.Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain.Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists enjoy the view from the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath on April 1, 2015 in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros.Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros. Credit:Getty Images
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A train passes through a tunnel as tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros.Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros. Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros.Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros. Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros.Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros. Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros. Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros.Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros. Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros. Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain. 'El Caminito del Rey', which was built in 1905 and winds through the Gaitanes Gorge, reopened last weekend after a safer footpath was installed above the original. The path, known as the most dangerous footpath in the world, was closed after two fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000. The restoration started in 2011 and reportedly cost 5.5 million euros. Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain.Credit:David Ramos
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Tourists enjoy the view from the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain.Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain.Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain.Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists kiss as they walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain.Credit:Getty Images
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Tourists walk along the 'El Caminito del Rey' (King's Little Path) footpath in Malaga, Spain.Credit:David Ramos
