Ardales, Álora, Antequera and Abdalajís Valley will hand over the management of the infrastructure to the above governmental body until it is put in a public tender.

Elías Bendodo stresses the agreement between the provincial government, the town councils, the Andalusian and Spanish government that made this project real.

The entrance is free but there is to obtain a ticket, and necessary measures will be taken to protect the environment and visitors.

It starts at Banús Port, goes along El Caminito del Rey path and through, at least, eleven municipalities.

Banús Port – Marbella, Alhaurín de la Torre – El Caminito del Rey, Mijas – Málaga and Estepona – Vejer de la Fronter are stages that give Málaga a key role in the Spanish Route.

Mr Bendodo emphasizes that the event will have important influence on towns’ economy and, after the broadcast in 178 countries, it will promote them worldwide.

The corporate image of the project, work of the agency El Cuartel from Málaga, achieved consensus among the Town Councils of Álora, Ardales, and Antequera; Abdalajís Valley, and the County Council as well.

The First Climbing Rally organized by the Andalusian Climbing Association and Mountain Group is planned for October 18th.

Conferences, exhibitions, food tasting, round tables and excursions, form a complete program of culture and environmental leisure .

The project of rebuilding El Caminito del Rey is to be presented on Saturday.