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Rita Sobot & Milo Boyd

Terrifying pathway closes after landslide smashes platforms over 330ft ravine

One of the scariest walkways in the world and a major tourist attraction has been partially demolished by a landslide.

The Caminito del Rey in Malaga, Spain has been attracting daredevils and the stout of heart for years.

Walkers are challenged to conquer their fears on platforms attached to a steep ravine, which has now been shut due to a rock collapse.

Only days before the landslide, tourists had walked on the 20-metre section of the wooden walkway that is now wrecked.

When the landslide happened on Monday the Caminito had closed for safety reasons due to the torrential rain, meaning thankfully no-one was hurt.

The walkway is 1 metre (3 ft) in width and rises over 100 metres (330 ft) above the river below.

It's clear to see why the attraction is such a big draw for visitors to the area.

Not only does its narrow pathways and sheer drops beneath it allow them to test their mettle, it offers stunning views of the gorge and sea beyond.

"The Caminito del Rey will remain closed until Friday due to landslides caused by the rains, which have affected a section of about 20 meters of the wooden walkways at the beginning of the route, through the northern access," a spokesperson for the attraction said.

Part of the walkway was damaged (Twitter/Caminito del Rey)

"The inspection and strengthening of the slope where the landslides have occurred and the repair of the platforms will continue for three days."

The landslides occurred around 11pm on Monday, cutting the fibre optic cable that transmits the information and images from the security cameras installed on the Caminito.

The path - which is protected from above by meshes - was not destroyed by falling rocks, but a landslide in front of the route.

"Since it is one of the narrowest points on the route, the fall of stones on the opposite wall has also affected part of the walkways," the spokesperson continued.

The support lines of the walkway and the boards it's formed of will be repaired in the damaged section.

The path is a huge tourist attraction (Twitter/Caminito del Rey)

The president of the Malaga Provincial Council, Francisco Salado, stressed the landslides had occurred as a result of the torrential rain.

He said the problem had been recognised quickly and that the safety of people was his priority.

Tourists who had their visits cancelled are being offered a new date or a refund.

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