Before reaching the northern entrance to the Caminito del Rey, you pass through a short tunnel, the Tunel de los Tafonis'. Taphonis are cavities in the sandstone rock created by erosion.
From the viewpoint of the Gaitanejo dam you can see the cave houses of the Sierra Parda, which served as homes for the hydroelectric power station staff.
The rock houses on the banks of the Guadalhorce have a special historical and cultural significance. Built into the rock walls, they blend harmoniously into the natural environment. Such structures …
It is difficult to say whether these caves in the rock formation were created by man or naturally. You would have to climb to get in, but they are definitely an eye-catcher. Great landscape.
Several caves in the rock. A 'house' is built in one, another was at least used for climbing/bouldering and there are also steps built in - although the rock is quite crumbly.