Cabo de Gata - Transportation

When visiting the province of Almeria, you must consider how to get around, especially because there are so many places to visit in this beautiful Spanish province.

Options for getting around Cabo de Gata

If you want to enjoy the beautiful beaches, the picturesque markets and the different points of interest in Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park, you must consider the means of transport that you use to move around the area.

To move around Cabo de Gata, you should study which means of transportation is most recommended based on your needs.

The car is one of the most-used ways to get around Cabo de Gata. Please note that if you come from a country outside the European Union, you will likely need an international license.

In the province of Almeria, several car rental companies allow you to make reservations from their websites. You can do this well in advance of your visit.

The closest location to Cabo de Gata is the city of Almeria, which is about 30 kilometres away. By car, this distance can be covered in about 25 minutes. To get to the natural park from Almeria, you must leave the city via the airport motorway, which connects to the N-344, and then take the AL-3115.

The large influx of cars during the summer, especially on the most popular beaches, such as Monsul and Genoveses, jeopardizes the integrity of the flora and fauna of the place. The amount of emissions from these vehicles led the government to encourage the use of public transport and other, more sustainable forms of mobility.

Almeria has different bus lines, which are operational almost every day of the year and which cover different routes from Almeria city to Cabo de Gata. This is a great option for those who do not want to travel by car or pay a taxi.

These bus lines not only go from the city of Almeria to the natural park but also cover the journey between different localities in Cabo de Gata. This is of great help in moving around the park.

In general, the transfer time between Almeria city and Cabo de Gata by bus is about 40-45 minutes.

Many visitors think that public transport in Cabo de Gata is difficult and that it does not work properly. However, the truth is that it is one of the best options for getting around Cabo de Gata. It is also one of the most sustainable.

If you want to get to the natural park by bus, you will have to go to the Almeria Intermodal Station, where you will find different public transport lines that move throughout the province of Almeria.

Once inside Cabo de Gata, you can take different bike routes. This is one of the best ways to get to know the natural park in depth by enjoying a wonderful environment and some of the most unique fauna and flora in the world.

Keep in mind that in Cabo de Gata, conditions can be very extreme. Therefore, in the summer, it is necessary to be cautious so as to avoid dangerous heat stroke. Of course, you should also avoid physical exercise during the central hours of the day.

Throughout the rest of the year, the bike tours will allow you to enjoy the fantastic beaches of Cabo de Gata as well as to explore a volcanic landscape that you will not find anywhere else.