Hiking Around Malaga Spain: El Caminito del Rey Hike

 
 
 
 
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 Michael Allahverdi 
 
May 14, 2025
 
 
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This past March my wife and I returned to Spain for our second travel experience with CaramelTrail. Nothing has changed, it was as wonderful as the first time.
Our initial aim was to visit Valencia because of our fascination with all things paella. But, this trip was so much more than that.
We traveled to the Matarrana region, the Tuscany of Spain. Our visits to Fuentespalda and Siguenza were incredible. Near Leon, we went to a remote village to visit Bodega El Capricho, a stunning restaurant specializing in beef. Actually it's so much more than a restaurant. It is an ox farm and vineyard as well. We had a private tour of the farm, meat curing cellar, and the wine cellar followed by an amazing tasting menu.
Spain is a beautiful country we enjoy very much. What brings the experience to another whole level is CaramelTrail. Paloma and Samuel, once again, did an incredible job of organizing and making sure that our time in Spain was everything we hoped for. The choice of guides, chauffeurs, hotels and paradores, and the gastronomic experiences set CaramelTrail apart from other agencies. We recommend CaramelTrail to anyone that wants an experience of a lifetime.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tony Vettese 
 
October 20, 2022
 
 
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Samuel and Paloma put together an outstanding trip for our family of 5 adults. We put the itinerary together with Samuel who had tremendous knowledge of places, guides, transport, restaurants and experiences. They looked after us throughout and responded instantly to any requests or concerns. An absolutely great travel experience.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 ever carbonell 
 
June 3, 2025
 
 
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I took my 2nd trip with Caramel Trail recently and it was an outstanding experience (just like the 1st time).  Caramel Trail's attention to detail is second to none.  Every step of our trip was meticulously planned and every driver and tour guide was well organized, knowledgeable and friendly.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Olga Belotserkovsky 
 
September 14, 2024
 
 
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This was our second trip to Europe using CaramelTrail and working with Samuel Rojo.
We wanted to visit Portugal, spend some time by the sea in Spain and have a short visit to Morocco while in Spain. Sam took time to talk with us a couple of times, gave us great advice on creating a manageable itinerary and planned a number of activities/adventures for the kids.
CaramelTrail personnel was great (checking on us every day to make sure we are all set for the next day), everything worked perfectly, everyone was on schedule: drivers, tour guides, etc.
It was a great trip, all of us had a wonderful time in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. Thank you very much CaramelTrail team! Muchas grasias y hasta luego!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Don Werner 
 
April 15, 2024
 
 
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We just returned from our third trip to Spain and Portugal.  Carameltrail has planned all of them and they've all been amazing.  We had friends with us who had never been to either country before.  It was so nice to know that all the guides, hotels, and activities that Carameltrail uses and plans for are top notch and provide excellent service so that our friends would have just as amazing a time as we've had before.  Samuel and Paloma never disappoint!  We could not be happier that we found Carameltrail.  They think of every detail and are so great to work with.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Beverly Lindsay 
 
June 20, 2025
 
 
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We are just returning home from the best vacation ever and I can't recommend Carameltrail  highly enough! Angela with Carameltrail guided us in the planning process before our journey begin and stayed in contact during our travels. The experience was seamless and stress-free. Angela is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely cared about creating the perfect itinerary. She took the time to understand our preferences and suggested unique destinations and activities. Angela cared so much she met us at our hotel in Madrid. During our travels we were in contact with Angela and Paloma by WhatsApp and they created a Tourwriters App we could use to keep our schedule at our fingertips.

Every detail, from flights, private drivers/car service, train tickets, and hotel accommodations (we often said we must be living right to get this room) but we knew the real truth was Carameltrail.  We enjoyed walking tours, Tapas tours, private cooking class & a farm to table lunch experience in a private home in Portugal national forest. All these activities were planned by Carameltrail. We talked with all the guides and drivers  we came in contact with and they all appreciated the working relationship with Carameltrail. Not one detail was over looked and they were quick to answer if we needed anything during our travels.

If you are looking for a travel planner that truly goes above and beyond, look no further. This trip was Spain and Portugal.  We will be booking Morocco in the near future with Carameltrail.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Moustapha Abou-Samra 
 
November 28, 2023
 
 
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There are not enough words to thank you for planning a “trip of a lifetime,” to help us celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.
You planned to the minutest of details, an elaborate trip that took us from Madrid, to Morocco, where we visited Casablanca, Volubilis, Meknas, Fez, and Marrakesh; it was a beautiful cultural experience. We then returned to Madrid, where we explored this magical city with its wonderful museums. From there, you planned for us thoughtful visits to Laredo, Córdoba, Sevilla, Ronda, Grazalema, Jerez, the beautiful Costa de la Luz, Málaga, Granada and the amazing Alhambra, and finally the Axarquía area and the beautiful Spanish Mediterranean coast.
You made yourselves available to us for any need that might arise, at any time. You were attentive to details, and you obviously are experienced in planning elaborate, special, and personal trips.
The guides you assigned for us were knowledgeable and experienced.
You selected special, and often historic hotels for us to rest after long days of touring, enjoying culture and food. We were made to feel at home. And we are convinced that we would not have found these hotels on our own, but more importantly, we would not have been able to plan such a beautiful trip on our own, no matter the research.
Joanie and Moustapha
Ventura, California
USA
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lizbeth Milward 
 
June 10, 2024
 
 
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We would wholeheartedly recommend Carameltrail… For our trip a comprehensive itinerary with details on each location listing the main attractions helped us prepare in advance and, from start to finish, we had a wonderful time on our honeymoon  — hotels were all centrally located with high quality rooms and included excellent breakfasts, transfers were right on time with good drivers, tickets for activities and trains were booked in advance and all of personal tour guides were outstanding. Angela and Paloma were readily available for assistance, resolved any unexpected issues promptly and they provided thoughtful touches like a welcome gift at our first hotel check-in with a personal note. Looking forward to planning our next vacation with Caramel Trail!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Steffanie Acosta 
 
July 10, 2023
 
 
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What an amazing experience with our trip to Spain and Portugal planned by Samuel and Paloma from Caramel Trail. From the very first email to the very last, it was just perfect! This was our very first time in Spain and Portugal (in Europe in general) and how many great memories we made. Everything was so well planned, every choice was perfect and Samuel and Paloma available to us 24/7. Every single person we interacted with was so nice and kind and so knowledgeable, we learned so much. Note that we were traveling with 3 kids, one of them being 6 years old but everyone was so accommodating and always mindful of them, it made the trip so easy.
Thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful experience.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Abby Silbert 
 
March 23, 2024
 
 
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I cannot say enough about our experience with Carameltrail! They arranged a trip that completely met our desires, tastes, and budget, and constructed an itinerary that allowed us to enjoy every minute without having to think about where to go, what to do and how to get there. It was no thinking, just doing!!!  It was PERFECT!!!  The attention to detail, follow up, checking in, and things booked for us were incredible!  The hotel choices were AMAZING! The tour guides/locations were FABULOUS! And the experiences, including a Tapas Tour and a Cooking Class, were AWESOME!!!  I actually want to travel to another location that they work with solely for the reason that they provide services there!  I could not be happier with Carameltrail!  They provided us a trip that we will never forget!!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Raviender Bukkapatnam 
 
September 23, 2022
 
 
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This is by far the best experience we have ever had with a travel agency.. Travel agency does not quite do Samuel and Paloma justice.  They are a concierge level team that attended to our entire families requests to create a most perfect experience in Spain and Portugal.  Their attention to detail, knowledge of the entire country, and choosing only the best hotels, services, tour guides is impeccable.  We give the highest recommendation possible.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Julius Green 
 
September 22, 2025
 
 
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Our vacation was outstanding and camel trail was very responsive to all of our needs. We planned together and everything worked out perfectly. I will use them when we go anywhere they cover. 5 huge stars. May even ask them for references for areas they do not cover. Also all our guides agreed with the excellence of this company.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Melissa Simon 
 
April 25, 2022
 
 
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Our trip to Portugal this month (April 2022) was our first time traveling since pandemic impact so many things.  We could not have been happier with our trip and the expertise and care Samuel & Paloma took to make everything go so smoothly.
Our itinerary was Lisbon to Viseu to Porto for a week long visit.  The guides that Samuel arranged  in Lisbon and Porto were not only top-notch, but very friendly and went above and beyond.  The true surprise and highlight of our trip was Douro Valley.  It is truly a magical place made only more special by the amazing lodging Samuel selected at the Six Senses Hotel.  We have travelled extensively and that hotel was truly the best one we have ever stayed at!
Time to get out there and see this amazing world- and we highly recommend you use Samuel with Caramel Trail to make all the arrangements. You will not be disappointed.
We will definitely be reaching out to them again to help plan more trips to Spain, Portugal & Morocco.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Phillip Patrone 
 
October 21, 2025
 
 
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Angela and Carmeltrail once again designed a wonderful and flawless trip for us!  Further, her team stays in touch with you throughout the trip to ensure that things go smoothly and jumping in to correct course in the highly unusual circumstance that there is a small deviation.  Cheers to Carmeltrail and we look forward to traveling with them again!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Fred Clemens 
 
November 9, 2023
 
 
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Angela and Paloma put together a fantastic itinerary for my wife and I. All venues, hotels, restaurants, and guides were outstanding. All travel arrangements went off without a  hitch, and they kept in touch constantly to insure that all was well. Would highly recommend Caramel Trails to anyone visiting Spain.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 hal wilner 
 
May 27, 2025
 
 
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This is the second time that Angela has  helped us plan a trip through Carameltrail
The first to Spain, and 5/9 to 5/24/ 25 in Portugal
She is professional, responsive, creative, and detail oriented
We were in contact with her, and her assistant, Paloma when needed( but not intrusive)
I would never even think about using another travel company for Portugal, Spain, or Morocco, and continue to refer Angela to any friends who might be contemplating a trip to the 3 countries they work with
Obrigado, gracias and thanks again
HW

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 Mike Gosline 
 
June 16, 2022
 
 
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Caramel Trail is amazing!  We've taken two trips that the Caramel Trail team organized and they've both been perfect.  The first trip in 2017 was six weeks in Spain and the second trip in 2022 was six weeks in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.  Both trips were excellent.  Samuel and Paloma know how to take care of every detail to ensure a great experience is had by everyone.  They really work hard to ensure an amazing trip and it shows.  I feel very lucky that we found them to help us plan unforgettable vacations.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Crystal Vastine 
 
November 24, 2023
 
 
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This was my third trip with Caramel Trail and my first time visiting Portugal (other 2 trips have been to Spain in 2014 and 2018). I love that I can always trust Samuel and his team to put together the perfect itinerary to make the best use of my time away. My favorite part of every trip has been the experts we are paired with for experiences. It always feels like I’m spending time with friends, friends that just happen to be exceptionally knowledgeable about history, culture and my favorite subject - food!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Pamela Johnson 
 
June 7, 2023
 
 
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Just returned from an amazing trip to Portugal!  It was our second trip planned by Carameltrail.  Paloma and Angela put together a trip that satisfied all of our desires.  We also used Angela for our trip to Spain and Morocco.   I highly recommend Carameltrail and Paloma and Angela for your next trip.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Robert Traver 
 
June 12, 2023
 
 
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What a great trip.  Caramel Trails listened to what we wanted and provided a wonderful experience.  From Lisbon, the university in Coimbra, Wine Tasting in Porto and the Douro valley, to Templers in Tomar and of Course Sintra.   The guides were personable, and knowledgeable, and always on time.  Highly Recommend Caramel Trails
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Richard S. Rios 
 
October 10, 2023
 
 
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We can't say enough good things about Caramel Trail travel agency.  Manuel and Paloma manage a great business which offers special care for its clients throughout their journey.  Our stay in Portugal and Spain consisted of seventeen nights of pure enjoyment.

We visited Lisbon, Porto, Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Triana, Alhambra, Grandada, Nerja, Axarquia, Frigiliana and our last stop was fabulous Malaga.  The choice of hotels and restaurants were excellentat at each stop.

Everything was well organized as Paloma and Manuel were available 24/7 to take care of whatever we needed.
The drivers and guides all did a great job as we were picked up at all locations in a timely manner.  Fortunately, we had no problems whatsoever which is a major credit to all Caramel Trail personnel.

We highly recommend Caramel Trail to any and all who choose to visit Portugal, Spain or Morocco.  You will easily realize that you are in good hands once you begin your journey.

Best,
Richard S. and Blanca M. Rios
San Antonio, Texas
  
 
 
 
 
 
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November 16, 2022
 
 
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My wife and I recently returned from a two week trip to Spain which was arranged for us by Angela Vigil Martinez and Carameltrail. It was a fantastic vacation from beginning to end. Angela helped us plan out the itinerary and arranged for all our drivers, guides, train reservations, and hotel accommodations. We had several pre-trip telephone calls and emails during which Angela carefully listened to our interests and provided us with many excellent recommendations to plan our itinerary.  There were a lot of moving parts, but, despite this, everything worked out seamlessly. Angela was in constant contact with us throughout the trip and incredibly responsive to any minor problems we had. We would definitely use her and her agency for future travel, and are recommending her to our friends. She made this vacation an excellent experience.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Stacie Cargill 
 
August 18, 2025
 
 
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I cannot speak highly enough about our experience with Angela and Paloma  with Carameltrail.  We traveled to Spain for our anniversary.  Angela created a dream itinerary.  It was very clear that she listened to our goals for the trip and gave us a superb experience. My very favorite part was that once in Spain, we didn't have to really think about anything. She handled every detail and both Angela and Paloma were available and extremely responsive via a WhatsApp chat set up for the trip when we had questions. I tell everyone who will listen that if they are ever traveling to an area where Carameltrail can handle the plans that they should reach out.  I already have one friend who has set up a trip to Portugal with them and she is extremely excited!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 A. Jackson 
 
February 28, 2024
 
 
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We had an absolutely exceptional trip to Madrid, Spain. Samuel from Caramel Trail did an extraordinary job planning every detail from the moment we arrived until we left, we enjoyed the quality of service they provided and had an amazing experience. If you're traveling to Spain don't hesitate to get in touch with this excellent company.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jeff Rosolio 
 
March 26, 2026
 
 
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Caramel Trail assisted us on our travels to Spain and Portugal. We cannot say enough great things about their recommendations, travel support and guidance throughout our entire trip. Whenever we contacted Angela or Paloma they responded within minutes every time. They literally made us feel as if we were their only clients. When our trip was disrupted due to weather on Madeira, Caramel Trail had us rebooked and accommodated within hours, which was amazing. We highly recommended them to anyone traveling and needing top notch support!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kyle Cothron 
 
June 30, 2024
 
 
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I just returned from a 2 week vacation in Spain planned by Carameltrail. The team did an excellent job selecting tours based on our preferences. The tours were private with charismatic, friendly, and knowledgeable tour guides that really enriched the experience. The travel between cities was effortless. The hotels all had all the expected amenities, were beautifully appointed, and centrally located. Samuel, Paloma and team did a fantastic job and worked overtime to make sure everything went smoothly. Looking forward to our next trip to Spain. Highly recommend!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Wayne Cole 
 
June 16, 2025
 
 
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This is the second time we have dealt with Samuel and Paloma, and both have been exceptional. They were in constant contact with our guides, making sure nothing went wrong. If we decided to alter plans in the middle of our trip, no problem.  I would recommend them to all.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rebecca Sandoval 
 
November 5, 2025
 
 
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Carameltrail created an awesome itinerary for our family trip to Portugal! This is the second trip we’ve done with them. The tour guides they use are excellent and the drivers prompt and courteous! Samuel and Paloma are so helpful and responsive and provide very detailed information to make your experience flawless!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 alice kandell 
 
May 5, 2025
 
 
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Caramel Trail has been absolutely spectacular. They did our entire trip chose the locations chose the hotels and supplied call Ice and drivers and tours. We have absolutely no complaints whatsoever. Hotels were super spectacular and perfect locations. The tour guides were wonderful and the drivers were superb. We did not have one bad moment in our entire 2 1/2 weeks we recommend them to anybody.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Caroline Tharpe Weiss, Realtor 
 
January 15, 2026
 
 
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Samuel, Paloma and their team at Caramel Trail were the perfect coordinators for our trip to southern Spain and Morocco. No detail was left untouched and they made it all a seamless and stress-free adventure. We had a few situations that came up on our end including a flight delay and they were able to help us coordinate logistics to work out the timing. They are on call to help at anytime, confirmed meeting times with us and provided us the most wonderful drivers and tour guides that were so knowledgeable about the area. We could not recommend them more!