Full-Day Horseback Ride in Cabo de Gata
Níjar, Almería
Horseback Riding / Horse Riding Routes
Desde
€105.00
What to do in Níjar
Plans, activities and things to see in Níjar
Níjar
About Níjar
Níjar is the municipality that encompasses the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, mainland Europe's largest marine reserve, with 45 kilometres of protected volcanic coastline and seagrass meadows of Posidonia oceanica. Diving and snorkelling at reefs such as Los Escullos, La Isleta del Moro and the bajo de San Pedro allow exploration of one of the Mediterranean's richest underwater ecosystems. Sea kayaking follows the volcanic cliff line between dark-sand coves and basalt rock formations that are...
Níjar is the municipality that encompasses the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, mainland Europe's largest marine reserve, with 45 kilometres of protected volcanic coastline and seagrass meadows of Posidonia oceanica. Diving and snorkelling at reefs such as Los Escullos, La Isleta del Moro and the bajo de San Pedro allow exploration of one of the Mediterranean's richest underwater ecosystems. Sea kayaking follows the volcanic cliff line between dark-sand coves and basalt rock formations that are difficult to reach by land.
Hiking along the Sendero del Volcán de La Gata and the Camino Natural del Cabo de Gata links beaches with the arid interior of the Almería countryside. Mountain biking uses the packed-earth tracks that cross the Tabernas desert and the natural park surroundings, with routes ranging from 20 to 80 km. The water activities season runs from May to October, with the best underwater visibility between July and September.
Highlights
- • Diving on volcanic reefs with Posidonia oceanica and high biodiversity
- • Sea kayaking between cliffs and pristine volcanic coastline coves
- • Hiking the Sendero del Volcán de La Gata with Mediterranean views
- • Mountain biking on Tabernas desert tracks and natural park surroundings
Best time to visit
May to October for water activities; September and October offer the best underwater visibility with fewer crowds.
Practical tips
Reach the most remote coves of the park by kayak to avoid vehicle traffic and enjoy the coastline in solitude, especially in July and August.
