Would you dare walk across the world’s scariest walkway?
<p>Spain’s Caminito del Rey walkway, which translates to The King’s little Pathway, was shut down 14 years ago after five tourists plunged to their death.</p><p>But now the pathway has reopened and adventure seekers are rushing at the chance to walk the world’s scariest walkway. According to local media, 30,000 tourists have already bought tickets.</p><p>The three kilometre-long pathway, which is also 100 metres up, opened in 1905 to let works reach two hydroelectric power plants nearby.</p><p>Over the years, sections of the walkway fell off, and it earned its reputation as the most frightening path in the world.</p><p>The local government has spent the past decade fixing the Caminito del Rey. Much of it is now fenced off and includes safety lines and steel bolts.</p><p>However, judging from the pictures, it’s still mighty terrifying… </p><p><em>Image credits: Flickr </em></p><p><strong>Related links: </strong></p><p><a href="/travel/travel-club/2015/03/cheapest-destinations-2015/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Best value destinations for 2015</strong></em></span></a></p><p><a href="/travel/travel-club/2015/03/best-festivals-around-the-world/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>The best festivals around the world</strong></em></span></a></p><p><a href="/travel/travel-club/2015/01/classic-rail-journeys-around-the-world/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>All aboard! Classic rail journeys around the world</strong></em></span></a></p>
