A guided hiking day in the southeastern corner of Andalusia. Almería is a province with a diverse range of landscapes including a coastal area of volcanic origin which is still virgin in many parts thanks to the protection which it receives as the Cabo de Gata Natural Park.
Key Facts:
Length: 16 km; Accummulated height difference: 491m ascent;
Duration: 7 hours (without transportation time); Difficulty: Medium. Footpaths. The track is well but has loose small stones on the ground.
Meeting point: Avenida Capitán Moreno, Granada (see the map)
Departure time (Granada): 7:00 am
Arrival time (Granada): 8:00 pm but it depends on the pace of the group
Family trip?: Yes if children are more than 12 years old and they use to walk
The trip:
One way guided trip that starts in the village of San José and ends at the Faro del Cabo de Gata (lighthouse). The path will take us down to different beautiful beaches such as the most famous in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, Los Genoveses; a virgin beach with golden sand dunes. This beach is in a valley which has few buildings and no surfaced roads, meaning that its beauty is unspoilt.
We will hike along the shore and head up the hill at the end and continue walking in order to discover small, secluded “coves”, which will reveal themselves one after another. The descent to the different cove will depend on the tides. The coastal views are always spectacular.
Landscape and heritage:
Enjoy the sun and sea breeze walking along the paths of Cabo de Gata Natural Park, with access to extremely beautiful secluded beaches.
Discover the volcanic origins of the coast, with fossilized reefs, petrified lava and beaches where the white rocks contrast with the transparent turquoise waters.
Equipment recommended:
We recommend carrying 2l of water. Sunglasses, sun cream, protective lip cream and a hat. T-shirt and long arm T-shirt, warm layer and wind-stopper. Short and long trousers, trekking boots and your personal first aid kit. Our shoes could get wet. We recommend an extra pair of lightweight shoes and a second pair of socks!
Logistics:
Participants should take nuts, dried fruits and sandwiches for our picnic in the countryside. At the end of the trip will be able to take a cold beer as a reward!
Price of “organized date”: 120€/pp, including guiding, insurance and transportation from Granada. 2 participants minimum. 30% off for more than 3 participants.
Purchasing Conditions: Excursions must be booked and paid for at least three days in advance. Participants must arrive at the meeting point on time. The group will wait for participants for five minutes, but then leave. In this situation, no money will be reimbursed. All participants should ensure that they know how to get to the meeting point and if you have any questions or doubts, please do not hestitate to contact us.
120€
(1) Relaxed: Adventure travel at its most relaxed pace.
(2) Easy: Great for newcomers to active travel.
(3) Moderate: For outdoor novices and above.
(4) Vigorous: Recommended for fir travelers with basic skills.
(5) Strenuous: Designed for very fit travelers.