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04-16-2008, 09:53 PM
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El Chorro
is a
limestone
gorge
in
Andalusia
in southern
Spain
, through which passes the
Guadalhorce
river. It was
dammed
in 1921, forming three reservoirs which are flanked by pine forests.
The area is most famous as being one of the best
rock climbing
areas in Europe, but is also very popular for
mountain biking
,
hiking
, and
camping
.
It's sitting next to the
Desfiladero de los Gaitanes
, a narrow pass having 700m height in some points with a very dangerous path called
Caminito del Rey
(King's little path). The path took its name because the official opening was taken by
Alfonso XIII of Spain
. This path was closed in
2000
after one tourist died trying to cross it.
Who built the path in the first place? It's a cross between modern railing and piss-poor safety.
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