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Spend 8 days immersed in the natural beauty of Spain’s Cabo de Gata Natural Park
Trace ancient fishermen’s trails, walking alongside rugged ridges and peaceful coves along the protected Andalusian coastline.
Marvel at the contrast between semi-desert landscapes and the dazzling Mediterranean Sea.
Enjoy the scenic trails that link your overnight destinations of Agua Amarga, Rodalquilar and San José.
Sink your toes into white and black sand beaches, unwinding on the beautiful shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Explore the unspoiled landscapes of Southern Spain’s idyllic Andalusian coastline on this spectacular 8-day self-guided walking adventure. Setting out from the quaint fishermen’s village of Agua Amarga, the Cabo de Gata Walking Tour will lead you through stunning landscapes full of contrast and natural beauty.
This tour is all about unspoiled scenery! Following ancient fishermen’s trails, converted railway lines, and old goat tracks, you’ll be lead along a remarkable expanse of coastline that unfolds within the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. Every day brings excitement as you witness the landscape morph from semi-desert terrain to lush green oases contained within hidden coves of the coast.
Enjoy challenging days on foot followed by relaxing evenings at your seaside accommodations in Agua Amarga and San José, where you’ll enjoy mornings and evenings marked by mesmerizing sunrises and sunsets over the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Making your way along the coast, you’ll then head inland to the old mining town of Rodalquilar, famous for its gold mines and brimming with fascinating industrial history.
Enjoy the unique Cabo de Gata Walking Tour in Southern Spain, soaking up the beauty of the Mediterranean Coast.
Explore the unspoiled landscapes of Southern Spain’s idyllic Andalusian coastline on this spectacular 8-day self-guided walking adventure. Setting out from the quaint fishermen’s village of Agua Amarga, the Cabo de Gata Walking Tour will lead you through stunning landscapes full of contrast and natural beauty.
This tour is all about unspoiled scenery! Following ancient fishermen’s trails, converted railway lines, and old goat tracks, you’ll be lead along a remarkable expanse of coastline that unfolds within the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. Every day brings excitement as you witness the landscape morph from semi-desert terrain to lush green oases contained within hidden coves of the coast.
Enjoy challenging days on foot followed by relaxing evenings at your seaside accommodations in Agua Amarga and San José, where you’ll enjoy mornings and evenings marked by mesmerizing sunrises and sunsets over the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Making your way along the coast, you’ll then head inland to the old mining town of Rodalquilar, famous for its gold mines and brimming with fascinating industrial history.
Enjoy the unique Cabo de Gata Walking Tour in Southern Spain, soaking up the beauty of the Mediterranean Coast.
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Cabo de Gata Walking Tour
Day 1 Arrive in Agua Amarga
Your walking adventure begins in the former fishing village of Agua Amarga, part of the Cabo de Gata Natural Reserve. Once here, you’ll receive a warm welcome from the golden sandy shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Enjoy the terraced gardens and spectacular views of the bay at your beachfront hotel, and once settled in, perhaps set out on a walk to acquaint yourself with the pretty village of Agua Amarga.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Agua Amarga
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Choice of Scenic Circuits from Agua Amarga
Today you’ll begin your walking adventure in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park! There are two options for today’s route.
Option 1: 10.5 km
This fascinating route takes you through an old iron ore plant, where you’ll challenge yourself to a steep ascent of a 17th-century watchtower and lighthouse atop the Mesa Roldán Plateau. Unbelievable views of the sea contrast remarkably with the mining installations that dot the landscape, affording you a glimpse into the area’s 19th-century industrial heritage.
Option 2: 13 km
This route will introduce you to Andalusia’s oldest olive trees! The scenic walk begins with an ascent along the riverbed of Rambla Viruegas, continuing uphill amid dry and rocky terrain before returning along the coast. The lovely coves of Cala Plomo and Cala Enmedio grace the final part of this route, the perfect reward after a challenging walk!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Agua Amarga
Distance: Option 1: 3 hours, 10.5 km, 290m of ascent, 290m of descent
Option 2: 4 hours, 13 km, 230m of ascent, 230m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Day 3 Walk the Ramblas to Hidden Coves
Setting out this morning, you’ll head south along the inland paths that stretch the coast from Agua Amarga to Rodalquilar.
Navigating the trail, you’ll encounter several “Ramblas” (dry riverbeds). Following their paths, you’ll descend into hidden coves, where the stark desert landscape magically transforms before your eyes into a lush green oasis, a sight that’s bound to take your breath away!
Tropical coves, breathtaking views of the sea, and fascinating castle ruins characterize the rest of today’s route, leading you through Las Negras and El Playazo.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rodalquilar
Distance: 7 hours, 21 km, 530m of ascent, 500m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Day 4 Walk the Cerro del Cinto Circuit
Today, you’ll watch landscape morph before your eyes. Following the Rambla de la Granadilla, you’ll wind through sparse hilly terrain, surrounded by towering palm and oleander trees, swaying reeds, and fig trees.
History makes its way into today’s route as you walk past long-extinct mining relics scattered across the rocky landscape.
Optional visits to the Casa de Los Volcanes (House of Volcanoes) and a beautiful botanical garden in the area can be added to today’s hike for those interested.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rodalquilar
Distance: 5 hours, 15.8 km, 320m of ascent, 320m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Day 5 Visit El Jardín Volcánico (The Volcanic Garden)
Today’s exciting route unfolds along a landscape characterized by eroded lava rock, dwarf palm trees, and towering extinct volcanos in the area known as The Volcanic Garden.
The fascinating route will lead you alongside ancient Moorish waterways, spectacular volcanic formations, wild olive groves, and plunging gorges.
As the desert landscapes you’ve come to know so well fade into the distance, you’ll make your way toward the Mediterranean again, gazing out at the picturesque fishing villages that dot the coast.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rodalquilar
Distance: 6 hours, 19 km, 410m of ascent, 410m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Day 6 Discover Volcanic Beaches and Pirate Hideaways
Rugged cliffs pave your way today as you follow a remarkable stretch of unspoiled coast alongside palm groves, fossil dunes, and beaming whitewashed villages.
Today you’ll have the chance to sink your feet into the black volcanic sand that blankets this stretch of coast as you take in the historic pirate hideaways carved into the shoreline.
Making your way to the charming, authentic fishing village of San José, you’ll encounter spectacular views of Cabo de Gata’s highest summit, Cerro de Los Frailes (493m, 1617 ft).
Overnight Location: Hotel in San José
Distance: 5 hours, 19 km, 310m of ascent, 330m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
Day 7 Explore the Best Beaches and Secret Coves
Today is all about sand and sea! A mesmerizing circular walk will take you through the most popular beaches of the area, including Los Amarillos, Chica, Grande del Barranco, Lance de Perro, Monsul, and more! This gorgeous final route boasts sensational vistas in all directions and is the perfect way to end your walking tour in Cabo de Gata Natural Park.
Overnight Location: Hotel in San José
Distance: 5.5 hours, 17km, 280m of ascent, 280m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Depart San José
Today your walking adventure in Cabo de Gata Natural Park comes to an end. Following breakfast, you’ll check out of your accommodations and head to the airport to depart.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Cabo de Gata Walking Tour Price and Dates
This is a private tour run for your group only. Prices below are per person.Departure on February 1st – March 22nd, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1074
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1009
- Sharing a double room: EUR771
- Sharing a triple room: EUR710
Departure on March 23rd – May 14th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1110
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1045
- Sharing a double room: EUR794
- Sharing a triple room: EUR734
Departure on May 15th – 25th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1144
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1079
- Sharing a double room: EUR833
- Sharing a triple room: EUR759
Departure on May 26th – June 13th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1194
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1129
- Sharing a double room: EUR863
- Sharing a triple room: EUR787
Departure on September 15th – 30th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1194
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1129
- Sharing a double room: EUR863
- Sharing a triple room: EUR787
Departure on October 1st – 12th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1110
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1045
- Sharing a double room: EUR794
- Sharing a triple room: EUR734
Departure on October 13th – 30th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1074
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1009
- Sharing a double room: EUR771
- Sharing a triple room: EUR710
Accommodation on the Cabo de Gata Walking Tour
This tour is based in mostly 4-star hotels, with two stays in a comfortable 2-star hotel. Each hotel offers private rooms with ensuite bathrooms and either modern or basic amenities to make your stay comfortable.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
See pricing details for pricing if you are a solo traveller or require single rooms in your group.
What’s Included in the Cabo de Gata Walking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Luggage transport between accommodations is included on Day 3 and Day 6. Airport transfers are not included on this tour but can be booked in advance as a supplement.
Also Included
- Digital route notes and maps
- GPS App
- 24-hour phone assistance
Not included
- Flights to and from Spain
- Transfers by public transport
- Visas if required
- Travel insurance
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Meals or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Fees not mentioned as ‘included’
- Guide services
Optional Extras
- Activities and excursions unless otherwise mentioned as included
- Single room supplements
- Solo traveller supplements
- Airport transfers
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
- Printed tour materials (in addition to digital)
- How hard is the Cabo de Gata Walking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?
- Are meals included on the Cabo de Gata Walking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Agua Amarga to start this tour?
- San José-Almería Airport: 35km
- San José-Granada Airport: 200km
- San José-Murcia Airport: 180km
- Where does the Cabo de Gata Walking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Spain?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Spain?
- When is the best time to travel to Spain for this tour?
We rate this tour a 3/5. Daily walks range from 5-7 hours on varied terrain. Roads can sometimes be stony and walkers will at times traverse hilly or mountainous routes, but all routes are maintained. Those comfortable walking long distances several days in a row will get the most out of this tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners are included on this tour.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
If arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC), you can take a bus from the airport to Murcia, which takes approximately 1 hour. From Murcia you can take a bus to Vera, which takes approximately 2 hours. From Vera, you can take a taxi to your accommodations in Agua Amarga, which takes approximately 40 minutes.
If arriving at Málaga Airport (AGP), you can take a bus to Almería, which takes approximately 3.5 hours. From Almería you can take a taxi to your accommodations in Agua Amarga, which takes approximately 50 minutes.
From Almería Airport (LEI), Granada Airport (GRX), and Murcia Airport (MJV), you can either take a combination of public transport or book a private transfer from any of these three airports as a supplement in advance. You can find distances from the airports to your accommodations below.
Alternatively, you can arrange your own private transfer from any of the above-mentioned airports to your accommodations in Agua Amarga.
The tour ends in San José.
To return to Alicante Airport (ALC), you’ll first take a taxi to Vera, which takes approximately 1 hour. From Vera you can take a bus to Murcia, which takes approximately 2 hours. From Murcia you can take a final bus to the airport, which takes approximately 1 hour.
To return to Málaga Airport (AGP), you’ll first take a bus to Almería, which takes approximately 1 hour. From Almería you’ll take a bus to the airport, which takes approximately 3.5 hours.
A private transfer can be booked in advance as a supplement to Almería Airport (LEI), Granada Airport (GRX), or Murcia Airport (MJV).
Alternatively, you can arrange your own private transfer to any of the airports mentioned above.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to visit Cabo de Gata National Park for this tour is from April to June and in September when the weather tends to be warm and sunny. This tour is not available during the Easter due to some closures, as well as the end of summer due to high heat.
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