Villa Ciscarejo Country house between orange groves in Gádor (Almería)

This route includes some of the most impressive spots in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, both on the coast and inland, which lovers of tranquility and nature will enjoy.
Enclosed by the Sierra de Cabo de Gata mountains, stands the town of San José, whose name comes from a former coastal battery that no longer exists. It's an ideal place for water sports, boasting a marina and all kinds of tourism services, while maintaining the tranquil character of the surrounding villages.

Further south are the beaches of Media Luna, Mónsul, and Barronal. Mónsul Beach perhaps best captures the essence of this coast, with a shifting dune, a fine sandy beach nestled between volcanic cliffs, and the headland known as La Peineta, which dominates the landscape. Another place of incomparable beauty is Bahia de Genoveses, named after the Genoese fleet that participated in the Christian raid on Almería in 1147. In spring, the bay fills with poppies, giving it the appearance of an oil painting.

On the way to Los Escullos, it's worth visiting the renovated old waterwheel in the small town of El Pozo de los Frailes. But let's return to the coast, where the fishing village of Los Escullos lies amidst a landscape of gorges and curiously eroded rock formations, and the Castillo de San Felipe fortress towers atop a petrified dune. From here, you can reach La Isleta del Moro, a picturesque fishing village with a viewpoint offering wonderful panoramic views.

The next stop on the route is Isleta del Moro, where you can still experience the typical atmosphere, with fishermen returning from their catch, mending their nets, and the facades of the houses decorated with fish and squid drying in the sun. According to tradition, Playa del Peñón Blanco takes its name from a cliff from which women bid farewell to their husbands when they set sail.

And from the sea to the former mining village of Rodalquilar, known for its gold deposits, which were mined until the 1960s. The mining village and the industrial area bear witness to the mining past of the town, which is also on the verge of becoming the administrative center of the natural park. Continuing along the road toward Las Negras, an unpaved path appears on the right that leads to El Playazo, one of the longest beaches in the area. The 16th-century coastal battery testifies to the splendor of the past, as does the 18th-century Castillo de San Ramón, built on a petrified dune. From the fishing village of Las Negras, you can take a walking excursion to Cala San Pedro, a beautiful cove with a castle ruin and a freshwater spring.

Continuing along this road, you'll reach the final stop on this route, Agua Amarga, a tourist resort ideal for a peaceful holiday and enjoying its Blue Flag beach. From here, you'll be within walking distance of Playa del Plomo and Cala En Medio.