• Day 1

  San José – La Isleta del Moro /Los Escullos

  • We will leave Granada at 8 am before starting our hike in San José. This path runs along a dirt track that was designed as a coastal highway, which, finally, was not builtfinally due to conservation reasons. Loma Pelada is a coastal reserve with a great ecological value. The hike allows us to contemplate impressive cliffs dotted with small and inaccessible coves, Cala Higuera – Playa de Piedra Galera. This place is ideal for the observation of the native flora and fauna of Cabo de Gata Natural Park, An area which is well-known by anglers.

  Route characteristics:

  • • Route type: one way
    • Route length: 12,2 km.
    • Accumulated height difference: 340 m.
    • Duration: 3,5 hours
    • Difficulty: Low

  Night in La Isleta del Moro or Los Escullos,depending on hotel availability.

• Day 2

  La Isleta del Moro/ Los Escullos – Las Negras

  • After breakfast, we will start the day’s hike. Los Escullos has one of the most photographed coastlines of Cabo de Gata, due to its sharp whiterocks that invite us to imagine all sorts of creatures. The artillery castle of San Felipe, one of the castles we can find on the coast, is a symbol of the fight against the piracy that ravaged the Mediterranean for centuries.
    At la Isleta del Moro, a viewpoint will allow us to admire the coast and discover the volcanic formations that make up Cabo de Gata.We will cross Las Negras and its beach to continue towards the north. This section, where we cross the Rodalquilar depression is an important part of our trip around Cabo de Gata, overlooking different hills of varied colours and the town of Rodalquilar, over which can be distinguished remains of the ancient mining activity can be distinguished. We will continue our trip along the trail called the “Molata” until we see the bay where Las Negras is located, the finishing point of this hike.

  Route characteristics:

  • Route type: one way
  • Route length: 15 km.
  • Accumulated height difference: 461 m.
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Difficulty: Medium

• Day 3

  Las Negras – Aguamarga

  • We will begin the route after breakfast in Las Negras. First, ii will take us up the side of the Cerro Negro. Then we will arrive at San Pedro cove, a beach with crystalline, water where we will find the fortress known as San Pedro Castle. Below us, we will be able to see inaccessible, totally unspoilt beaches. The view is truly breathtaking! The crystal clear waters, which bathe the shore at this point, conceal vast expanses of thick Posidonia Marítima, which are highly protected.
    The track will also allow us to discover volcanic rocks and evidence of the geological history of the area. This area is not only a Natural Park, but also a Geo-Park. There are also outcrops of limestone rock which have adopted wavy formations, producing a unique landscape.
    The hike ends at Aguamarga.

  Route characteristics:

  • Route type: one way
  • Route length: 13 km.
  • Accumulated height difference: 300 m.
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Difficulty: Medium

• Day 4

  San José – Cabo de Gata lighthouse

  • After breakfast, we will start the hike which will take us down to different beautiful beaches, such as Los Genoveses, which is the most famous in the Natural Park; 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 walk 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 descents to the different coves will depend on the tides. We will arrive at the beach of Mónsul, which has been the set of several films. This is a good place to enjoy our picnic. From heres, you can easily return to San José or continue walking to the lighthouse of Cabo de Gata. The coastal views are always spectacular.

  Route characteristics:

  • Route type: one way
  • Route length: 14,5 km.
  • Accumulated height difference: 600 m
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Difficulty: Medium

• Day 5-Extra day

  Tabernas Desert and Sorbas crystal Caves

  • A suggestive and astonishing landscape is waiting for us: land scored with ravines and gullies, eroded slopes and small oases with palm trees. It is the only actual desert area on the whole of the European continent. It holds scarce and strange vegetation, similar to that of the North African deserts. Extremely rare species of birds live in the desert and, for this reason, the area is protected at a European level as a Special Protection Area for birds. Many Italian filmmakers found this landscape to be the perfect backdrop for the making of “Westerns.” We will discover the remains of the sets and settlements typical of the American West, where famous “Spaghetti Western” films were made. After hiking in the desert we will go to visit another natural highlight: the gypsum caves in Sorbas. We will return to Granada.

  Route characteristics:

  • Route type: circular
  • Route length: 9 km.
  • Accumulated height difference: 320 m. ascent and 270 descent
  • Duration: 3,5 hours
  • Difficulty: Low

• What’s included

  • 3 nights in different hotels in Cabo de Gata. Double room and breakfast
  • Guide with expert knowledge of the area, not only in terms of hiking but also in the ecology of the ecosystems. 5 days
  • Accident and liability insurance
  • Equipment to maximize safety, such as walkie talkies
  • Group field material: maps, GPS, guides to the area, binoculars
  • Transportation
  • Communal first aid kit

• What isn’t included

  • Meals, drinks or tapas
  • Dinners
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Flights or transports that have not been previously stated
  • Extra overnights in Granada the day before starting or the last day after returning to Granada. Please, ask for prices
  • Anything that has not been previously mentioned
  • The extra day, please ask for this option. In this case, we also provide the ticket for the fee to “karst en yesos” in Sorbas

We will leave the hotel at 8am.

It is very important to stick to the timetable because it’s necessary to rest between each day’s hike. We will have 2-3 hours rest before dinner (in Spain 9 o’clock or later!), which, including time to stretch properly, will allow us to be in perfect condition for the following day.

Weather in Almeria

The weather in Almería is reasonably stable throughout the year. The area of Cabo de Gata and the Tabernas desert very rarely receive any precipitation. In February, temperatures can reach 17 ºC during the day with a low of 9 ºC. The probability of rainfall over 1mm is only three days. There can be strong winds on the coat, so we recommend carrying a wind stopper.

According to our terms and conditions, the guide, being the person responsible for the group, can decide to modify the route and the timetable in the case of forecasts of gales or storms, public land closures, etc. which could put the activity and the safety of the group at risk.

Guides and Safety

All our guides have the necessary training to ensure the complete safety of the group.

We will keep the group together and in contact by using walkie talkies. Our guides have all taken first aid courses.

Medical considerations

We ask that our hikers inform us of the existence of any chronic or cardiovascular illness which could interfere with hiking activities. To this end, we will send out a form which must be completed. The personal information which is given is covered by our data protection policy and will not be used for anything other than to provide us with the information necessary for this activity to be carried out well.

For the same reason, we need to know about any allergies.

A good level of physical fitness is required and previous experience of routes of a similar difficulty is necessary. The pace that we will follow is not a sporting one but a pace which will allow interpretation and interaction, however, experience or regular hiking is essential.

Price

Our prices are estimated taking into account the number of participants registered on the deadline of the inscription. The deposit into the account is made in order to reserve the vacancy and also to know, in advance, the number of participants that will be realizing the activity. In case the activity is canceled, the deposit would be returned. On the other hand, if the activity is successfully organized, a second pay would be realized with the final amount.

Group size

Minimum 6 (495€) and maximum 18 (360€)

The extra day and activities have an extra cost of 100€. Only if have 6 people interested

Payment

Deposit of €100 of the total before indicated date (15 January).

The balance has to be payed 15 days before the starting date

Special offer

We are offering this package exclusively for clubs; for every 11 people who reserve a place, the 12th goes free

Cancellation and refund policy

In case of cancellation, the following policy applies.

• More than 30 days prior to the starting date of the trip, we will grant you a full refund minus a €50 administrative fee per reservation.
• Between 29 days and 14 days prior to the starting date of the trip, we will retain 50% of the trip cost.
• Less than 14 days prior to the starting date of the trip, or once the trip has begun, there will be no refund.

Terms and conditions and environmental policy

SierraySol is an enterprise that belongs to the Asociación de la Carta Europea de Turismo Sostenible de Sierra Nevada. If you are looking forward to realizing an activity truly responsible for the environment in this green space, we encourage you to use the services of the organization since all the enterprises adhered are accredited by Europarc. They also make a great effort to minimize the environmental impact and to contribute to the local development. In the next PDF, you will find every enterprise of the organization. You can also find information about them in www.ecoturismosierranevada.com.

Ecoturismo