Almeria Natural Treasure

Katia:The “ La Mena – Macenas” trail provides a 10 Km. circular route - difficulty medium. The tour begins at the end of Mojácar´s promenade, next to the Indalo Hotel and follow the coastline. https://fr.wikiloc.com/itineraires-randonnee/pr-a-96-la-mena-macenas-mojacar-7018484

Katia:El Torre de Pirulico is located just above the sea at the Macenas Beach area. It was built during the Nasrid period (XII-XIV centuries) and was used in the Renaissance (16th century) as a watchtower. Nice views on Mojacar and the sea.

Katia:Follow the coast from playa de Quitapellejos at Palomares (parking at bar-restaurante Akua) till Villaricos. Loop of +-8 km – difficulty : easy (seaside)

Katia:Beautiful memorable place that you will find most of the time deserted ... Visite the church and cloister, and enjoy the amazing silence and the breathtaking views far down the mountains.

Katia:Beautiful location with lots to do. Bike rides, water sports & fresh water spa. Restaurant Cortijo del Cura (more information in where to eat)

Katia:Europe’s largest observatory. Magical drive up the mountain with incredible views. Make an appointment to get a tour, but worth visiting just for the drive and views

Katia:After the Lunar Cable parc, you have the amazing Dam of Cuevas de Almanzora Dam that was built in 1986 on the Almanzora riverbed. In the summer you have water activities at the cable parc, but you also have to discover the Dam, by walking near the basin. Don’t forget to take water, no possibility to swim !!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=110&v=E4TCQg8zFII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTFyrOTppAU&t=36s

Katia:Oasys aka Mini Hollywood is situated in the only desert of Europe, is a cowboy village where many films were recorded in the 60's and 70's. Today it's a theme park with shows and a zoo - more info https://www.oasysparquetematico.com/

Katia:For the one who are interested in art … discover the Andalusian artist Andrés García Ibáñez in 04860 Olula del Río (https://www.museoibanez.com/) and then go to the Bar la Plaza to eat some very good tapas (Calle Angenl Ganivet, 6, 04860 Olula del Río)

Katia:Discover the Marble quarries of Macael and walk to the mirador “de las Canteras” and enjoy the views https://macaelturismo.com/que-visitar/

Katia:Camino de los Canales - 04458 Padules https://www.tripadvisor.fr/Attraction_Review-g3590816-d4087664-Reviews-Los_Canales_de_Padules-Padules_Province_of_Almeria_Andalucia.html

Katia:Natural park of Cabo de Gata - arrecife de las Sirenas, an outcrop of rocks sticking up out of the sea, they are probably one of the most photographed sites around this area. A well viewed landscape attraction. Nice place to snorkel

Katia:The wetlands 'El Salar de los Canos' in Vera Playa is one of the most important eco-systems of Almería, where more than 150 species of birds have their home. You can walk around the Salinas and have a nice view from the 2 mirodores.

Katia:The port of Cartagena, on the Costa Cálida, has been inhabited by several cultures which have left their mark on its artistic heritage. A tour of the place and its museums will draw you into the history of a city closely tied to the sea. To do : visiting, shopping, a trip on a catamaran.

Katia:Small fishing hamlet in a good location in the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park. The village is touristic, but it maintains its pleasant tranquil character, hidden in a landscape of high craggy cliffs dotted with coves. Nice bars and restaurants along the sea.

Katia:Beautiful fish village, with nothing else than the sea in front of you. Here everything remains you that it is great on the beach. Many options to eat, active during the night time but it is not a noisy. Relaxing and enjoying a drink while you hear the waves on the sea.

Katia:The wetlands 'El Salar de los Canos' in Vera Playa in the Spanish province of Almería is one of the most important eco-systems of Almería, where more than 150 species of birds have their home.

Katia:The Alcazaba of Almería can be seen from any part of the city and it is the biggest of the citadels built by the Arabs in Spain. From the top of the castle walls we can enjoy marvellous views of the city and the port.

Katia:This restaurant is a little more expensive but the ambience is very pleasant and the service top class. The menu is quite small but very high quality, really well cooked and presented. Very nice garden what we will not expect in Mojacar Playa.

Katia:Nice place to take a drink. The first time we were a little disappointed by the food but the second time it was very good and very nice staff ! Wonderful seaside view.

Katia:Found in the lovely hillside Andalusian hamlet The Parata, Restaurante offers a relaxed atmosphere with a passion for simple and honest cuisin,sourcing their ingredients from local suppliers.

Katia:San José - The most famous beach of the Nature Reserve, having appeared in many films and commercials. This beach owes its uniqueness to the lava formations eroded around it, the beauty of its fine sand and its crystal clear water. The beach is reached from a forest track of 4 kilometers from San José. At 200 meters from the beach there is a parking. In summer to park cost 4 euros, and there are very limited spaces. The best way to get is with a shuttle bus that leaves San Jose and also leads to the beach Genoveses and beach Barronal.

Katia:San José - One of the most beautiful bay of the Nature Reserve Cabo de Gato. The beach occupies the entire bay, is wide and is surrounded by small dunes where typical vegetation grows. A beach which facilitates the bath due to its smooth and progressive entry into water. It is protected so in the summer the car access is restricted - go walking or bike. No bar, no shower .

Katia:Los Muertos has the clearest and bluest water of the Nature Reserve. Pay attention of the strong wind from the east, if the waves break hard on the beach is hard to leave the water. In any other circumstances, is a splendid beach for swimming, and for this reason in the summertime is a little crowded. Access to the beach is not easy, and not suitable for children, elderly or people with mobility problems. No bar, no showers.

Katia:Cala Cristal is a small, thin sandy beach with very quiet waters, 100 m from the road, between cliffs. Form its viewpoint you can see many rocks sticking out from the sea and small sand banks. It is a rural area, not busy, whose se bottom is colonised by a large grassland of oceanic Posidonia. Ideal to enjoy a place far from conventional tourism. No showers

Katia:Even in the summer holidays there is still lots of space to run and play and plenty of room for privacy on the beach. There is also free parking. The bay of Playa de los Cocedores is best suited for children and people who like the quiet and still water. Access to the beach is located between two rocks.