Discover here all the localities of the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park and know in depth all the towns of this area of Almeria.
The urban nucleus of Nijar is not inside the Natural Park, but it is still worth visiting.
It is a town of white houses where the Arabic Wells, the beautiful Our Lady of the Incarnation Church, the old Market Square and the Atalaya neighborhood stand out.
It is one of the largest municipalities in Spain and in its municipal area there are several localities within the protection area of the Natural Park:
The urban nucleus of Nijar is not inside the Natural Park, but it is still worth visiting.
It is a town of white houses where the Arabic Wells, the beautiful Our Lady of the Incarnation Church, the old Market Square and the Atalaya neighborhood stand out.
It is one of the largest municipalities in Spain and in its municipal area there are several localities within the protection area of the Natural Park:
It is the nearest town to the capital, in fact this district belongs to the municipal district of
Almeria.
This town has traditionally been dedicated to fishing, but nowadays it combines this activity with
intensive agriculture and tourism.
Given its long fishing tradition, it is an ideal place to taste the fresh fish of the day in the bars and restaurants on its promenade.
It is the nearest town to the capital, in fact this district belongs to the municipal district of
Almeria.
This town has traditionally been dedicated to fishing, but nowadays it combines this activity with
intensive agriculture and tourism.
Given its long fishing tradition, it is an ideal place to taste the fresh fish of the day in the bars and restaurants on its promenade.
La Almadraba de Monteleva
It is a small fishing village located around the beach of the same name, which grew in the early 20th century with the extraction and processing of salt in its saltworks.
Today it is a paradise for ornithological tourism and for lovers of photography. Hundreds of bird species use this unique ecosystem to pass the winter and rest in their migratory movements.
In this town is the recently restored
Las Salinas Church, which is an iconic element of the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park.
It is a small fishing village located around the beach of the same name, which grew in the early 20th century with the extraction and processing of salt in its saltworks.
Today it is a paradise for ornithological tourism and for lovers of photography. Hundreds of bird species use this unique ecosystem to pass the winter and rest in their migratory movements.
In this town is the recently restored
Las Salinas Church, which is an iconic element of the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park.
San Jose has its origin as a fishing village located in the bay of San Jose, between "Cerro En Medio" and "Cerro de la Higuera". Today, San Jose is considered the capital of the Natural Park, since it has the largest population in the Natural Park and has all the necessary services.
San Jose is surrounded by a unique environment and nearby you can find the most beautiful beaches and coves of the Natural Park, such as the
Monsul Cove and the
Genoveses Beach.
San Jose has its origin as a fishing village located in the bay of San Jose, between "Cerro En Medio" and "Cerro de la Higuera".
Today, San Jose is considered the capital of the Natural Park, since it has the largest population in the Natural Park and has all the necessary services.
San Jose is surrounded by a unique environment and nearby you can find the most beautiful beaches and coves of the Natural Park, such as the
Monsul Cove and the
Genoveses Beach.
It is a small village near the coast that is notable because of its small old town and a restored 14th century ferris wheel, known as the Blood Ferris Wheel.
It is very close to
San Jose and has some beautiful landscapes and hills of volcanic origin with gentle slopes. It has a typical architecture with orchards and cereal fields in its surroundings. A few kilometers away we find the neighboring town of
Boca de los Frailes.
It is a small village near the coast that is notable because of its small old town and a restored 14th century ferris wheel, known as the Blood Ferris Wheel.
It is very close to
San Jose and has some beautiful landscapes and hills of volcanic origin with gentle slopes.
It has a typical architecture with orchards and cereal fields in its surroundings. A few kilometers away we find the neighboring town of
Boca de los Frailes.
Boca de los Frailes is a tiny urban center with only about 50 inhabitants, better known as "Las Bocas".
It is 25 km from the city of
Almeria and 4 km from the neighboring village of
Pozo de los Frailes.
Its small urban nucleus and its Mediterranean style farmhouses are particulary appealing, in addition to its beautiful landscapes.
Boca de los Frailes is a tiny urban center with only about 50 inhabitants, better known as "Las Bocas".
It is 25 km from the city of
Almeria and 4 km from the neighboring village of
Pozo de los Frailes.
Its small urban nucleus and its Mediterranean style farmhouses are particulary appealing, in addition to its beautiful landscapes.
It is a small and old fishing center located in the cove of the same name, under the "Cerro del Fraile"; a 490 meter volcanic dome.
In the surrounding area there is the Escullos Castle or
San Felipe Castle, which stands on a hill at the so called "Punta del Esparto".
The castle was restored in 1990 and in it we can enjoy various cultural events. It was declared “Bien de Interes Cultural” in 1993.
It is a small and old fishing center located in the cove of the same name, under the "Cerro del Fraile"; a 490 meter volcanic dome.
In the surrounding area there is the Escullos Castle or
San Felipe Castle, which stands on a hill at the so called "Punta del Esparto". The castle was restored in 1990 and in it we can enjoy various cultural events.
It was declared “Bien de Interes Cultural” in 1993.
La Isleta del Moro Arraez
Formerly frequented by Arabs and Berber pirates in search of treasures, you can see two large rocks on its beach, one of which is slightly separated, as if it were a small island, which is how the town got its name.
The Isleta del Moro Arraez perfectly embodies the typical fishing village of the Almeria coast. Despite the urban explosion of the coast, the town has always maintained its essence and grown according to its environment. It is an excellent place to taste the fresh fish of the day.
Formerly frequented by Arabs and Berber pirates in search of treasures, you can see two large rocks on its beach, one of which is slightly separated, as if it were a small island, which is how the town got its name.
The Isleta del Moro Arraez perfectly embodies the typical fishing village of the Almeria coast.
Despite the urban explosion of the coast, the town has always maintained its essence and grown according to its environment. It is an excellent place to taste the fresh fish of the day.
It is a town of mining origin located in a valley of incomparable beauty that bears the same name It is enclosed in a circular way by natural hills and mining hills that are no longer active.
In its surroundings, the following stand out: the
Rodalquilar mines, the
Albardinar Botanical Garden, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park Management Office, the Rodalquilar Amphitheater,
El Playazo Beach,
San Ramon Castle, the Alumbres Tower and the
Lobos Tower.
It is a town of mining origin located in a valley of incomparable beauty that bears the same name It is enclosed in a circular way by natural hills and mining hills that are no longer active. In its surroundings, the following stand out: the
Rodalquilar mines, the
Albardinar Botanical Garden, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park Management Office, the Rodalquilar Amphitheater,
El Playazo Beach,
San Ramon Castle, the Alumbres Tower and the
Lobos Tower.
It is a small town located 2 kilometers from the coast, in a valley of spectacular beauty.
Las Hortichuelas still retains the traditional air of Mediterranean villages, with its architecture inherited from the Arab culture: single storey white houses with rounded lines and small windows to protect from heat, as well as flat roofs to collect water and strong walls with buttresses.
Las Negras was formerly an exclusively fishing village, but nowadays it shares this activity with tourism.
Las Negras owes its name to the mountain near the town, "Cerro Negro"; an impressive rock formation with the appearance of a dark colored lava tongue, from which due to erosion, black stones have been scattered on the beaches of the town to make the landscape this dramatic color.
Las Negras was formerly an exclusively fishing village, but nowadays it shares this activity with tourism. Las Negras owes its name to the mountain near the town, "Cerro Negro"; an impressive rock formation with the appearance of a dark colored lava tongue, from which due to erosion, black stones have been scattered on the beaches of the town to make the landscape this dramatic color.
It is one of the few inland locations within the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park. Fernan Perez still retains the rural charm of times gone by, with its white houses, its church and its inhabitants who live mainly from agriculture and livestock.
It is one of the oldest towns in the area, created in the mid-18th century thanks to a generalized improvement of the crops. It is worth highlighting the “Cortijo Huerta Grande" Aqueduct, formed by 42 arches and with a length of 170 meters.
It is one of the few inland locations within the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park. Fernan Perez still retains the rural charm of times gone by, with its white houses, its church and its inhabitants who live mainly from agriculture and livestock. It is one of the oldest towns in the area, created in the mid-18th century thanks to a generalized improvement of the crops.
It is worth highlighting the “Cortijo Huerta Grande" Aqueduct, formed by 42 arches and with a length of 170 meters.
The name of Agua Amarga comes from the Arabic Al-hawan, which means location of water.
It is one of the most beautiful villages in the park, with a very small population center, although in summer it increases considerably.
The
Agua Amarga Beach, perfectly aligned with the town, creates a fantastic combination in terms of accessibility and views.
The name of Agua Amarga comes from the Arabic Al-hawan, which means location of water. It is one of the most beautiful villages in the park, with a very small population center, although in summer it increases considerably.
The
Agua Amarga Beach, perfectly aligned with the town, creates a fantastic combination in terms of accessibility and views.
In the vicinity we can visit the Mesa Roldan, an impressive volcanic dome on top of which are the
Mesa Roldan Tower and the
Mesa Roldan Lighthouse, and where you can enjoy some of the best views of the Natural Park. There is always a steady flow of people visiting the
Los Muertos beach, one of the most valued beaches of the Natural Park.
Although its urban center is excluded from the protected area, 80% of its municipal area is part of the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park.
Traditionally Carboneras has always been a fishing village, although today it combines this activity with tourism and industry (in Carboneras is the largest desalination plant in Europe). It is highly recommended to visit the old part of the town, given the amount of restaurants and shops that you can find.
Although its urban center is excluded from the protected area, 80% of its municipal area is part of the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park.
Traditionally Carboneras has always been a fishing village, although today it combines this activity with tourism and industry (in Carboneras is the largest desalination plant in Europe).
It is highly recommended to visit the old part of the town, given the amount of restaurants and shops that you can find.
Noteworthy is San Andres Island, which is visible from any beach in the town, and which is one of the best places to practice diving. The Rayo Tower is the oldest building in the municipality and dates back to the Nazari era; it is a watchtower that was built to protect the coastline from pirate attacks.
The 7 Wonders of Carboneras 
