Almería

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Almería

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Almería is the capital of a province with two radically different landscapes that generate a wide range of outdoor activities. Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, a Biosphere Reserve, concentrates the finest volcanic seabeds on the Spanish Mediterranean coast, making diving and snorkelling outstanding with posidonia meadows and volcanic reef formations. Sea kayaking along the basalt cliffs and coves of the cape completes the nautical offering of the area. At the opposite extreme, the Tabernas Desert — the only continental desert in Western Europe — offers hiking and mountain biking routes through an arid landscape of gorges and clay hills with distinctive xerophytic flora. Kitesurfing on the windy beaches near the cape and mountain biking through the interior make Almería a destination for both sea lovers and those who prefer arid terrain.

Highlights

  • • Scuba diving on the volcanic seabeds of Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park
  • • Sea kayak touring along the basalt cliffs of Cabo de Gata
  • • Hiking and mountain biking in the Tabernas Desert, Europe's only continental desert
  • • Kitesurfing on the windy beaches of the Almería coast

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn offer the best conditions for Tabernas hiking and Cabo de Gata water sports, avoiding the extreme summer heat.

Practical tips

In the Tabernas Desert, start hiking before 10 am in summer and always carry more water than you think you will need.

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Frequently asked questions sobre Almería

Almería offers diving and snorkelling at Cabo de Gata over volcanic seabeds, kayaking along the coastal cliffs, hiking and mountain biking in the Tabernas Desert, and kitesurfing on the windy beaches of the cape. The contrast between desert coastline and volcanic seabed is the province's defining feature.
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–November) are ideal for hiking and cycling, with temperatures between 18 and 28 °C. Summer is high season for diving and kayaking; winter is mild and suits desert hiking at 12–18 °C.
You can book on Picuco with certified companies operating in Cabo de Gata Natural Park and Tabernas. Diving activities include equipment and a qualified guide. For kitesurfing, courses are available for all levels with licensed instructors.