Top Things to do in Province of Almeria
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Top 10 Nature & Parks in Province of Almeria, Andalucia
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Almeria, Spain including Jardin Botanico La Almunya del Sur, Cactus Nijar, Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata, Playa de las Ventanicas, Playa de los Muertos, Cuevas de Sorbas, Monsul Beach, Playa de los Genoveses, Cala de Enmedio, La Geoda de Pulpi.
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1. Jardin Botanico La Almunya del Sur
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
La Almunya del Sur is a Moorish style farm, composed of a rustic traditional house, that gives way to the garden-orchard. This garden-orchard tries to make the most of the available natural resources. The fruit trees, mainly citrus, associated with exotic and aromatic plants, create a respectful and environmentally sustainable balance. Water, as an essential element, is present everywhere in th
2. Cactus Nijar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By christinem883 - Velez Blanco, Spain
We live an hour and a half away from here, but make the journey regularly. It is mainly a specialist seller of succulents and cacti, plus other xeric type plants and trees. However they also show beautiful avant garde stone statues you won’t find anywhere else. There is a lot of land here, and it has been sectioned off into different types of styles of landscapes. There’s an area to meander through ancient olive trees that are stupendously planted at least 60 cm’s higher than the path we walk on, in dappled shade. Fascinating idea. Plus another area has various water pools fashioned from concrete, and so on. The wonderful sample plantings of agaves, aeoniums, a. Haworthii’s, etc etc are all sensitively placed and without fail get me spending in order to take home the latest plants I’ve fallen in love with. They have a good selection of pots, too and if you need a particular plant potted up in a new pot, they will do it for you, using the correct porous medium. The last time we visited we were walking quietly across the land, looking down into the cañada before us when three baby ibex (a type of goat) walked out in front of us followed by four adults. They look more like deer than goats, I’ve always thought. Beautiful things. They were aware of us but kept walking or trotting slowly, climbing up the rocks and inclines until they disappeared some few minutes later, quite unconcerned. Wonderful! What a spot to go searching for plants, as well as commune with nature. I bought a desert cactus (huge thing, so pleased with it) and several large pots, plus various big succulent specimens to further widen my collection. The guys here are very knowledgable and full of information about their plants and care so it’s a pleasure to chat to lovely people and gain practical help at the same time. We’ve been to a few music gigs here, too. Great layout, different types of music and food too. Ask to go on their mailing list and you’ll then receive emails to find out when their music events are. Forget how much it is, but it’s super-cheap. If you’re interested in Mediterranean gardening, do go along and have a good look around. I read a good review on it in the Financial Times a while ago so google for that to find out their London gardening journalist’s viewpoint, too. Enjoy!
3. Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,382 reviews
Reviewed By PSHTraveler - Middlebury, United States
We have always wanted to visit Cabo de Gata and finally had our chance. We don't have a car while visiting Spain, so booked a tour with Costa Almeria Tours, highly recommended! (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187429-d12500803-Reviews-Costa_Almeria_Tours-Almeria_Province_of_Almeria_Andalucia.html) The scenery is stunning, but we were surprised to find so much variety -- beautiful inland landscapes, historic sites, fishing villages, flamingos, excellent restaurants, and so on. We had only one day and hope we can return for a longer visit!
4. Playa de las Ventanicas
5. Playa de los Muertos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,438 reviews
Reviewed By V273YOrichardb - Witney, United Kingdom
Like everyone is saying, it’s a beautiful beach but it’s a 10-15 min walk down a rocky path. I walked our baby down using a sling but we took the folding pram down for shade. The beach slopes off quite fast but it’s lovely to swim, the water looked so clean irrespective of the giant industrial site just off one end of the beach. We parked along the side of the road leading to the car park nearer the beach. Didn’t buy a ticket but noticed a sign about parking when we got back to our car later on. It’s early October so we were fine. The guy selling drinks from a cool bag must be so fit walking up and down the shingle beach and rocky path all day.
6. Cuevas de Sorbas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
You can visit the gypsum Sorbas caves in different ways depending on your physical conditions and concerns:Ther tours are quite affordable and prices range between 15 € and 11 € per child. They even offer a three menu lunch at their Restaurant at 13 € per person (10 € if you take a tour) Or if you prefer, you can have just a coffee on the Terrace-Bar.
Reviewed By TinaF974
We were the only two on the tour ( called the basic tour) so had a very personalised visit. You begin the tour by walking through the gorge into the cave mouth. In parts you can walk upright and in others you have to go on hands and knees. We are in our 60s and managed without any problem but it did need a scramble up and over rocks. You need to be flexible and with good mobility. Hard hats with helmet lights are provided so no danger of banging your head. The guide (Heike) was very knowledgeable and explained the geology and economics of the area in perfect English and pointed out solid walls of gypsum crystals which sparkled in the light. She also pointed out the water mark way above our heads that the levels rose too after a recent flash flood. As it rarely rains in the area there was no danger! Wear old clothes as you will be very dusty after your visit and a cool drink in the onsite bar was very welcome . The guide takes a photo in one of the small crawl areas that you can purchase if you wish for a few euros. Book ahead especially if you want to avoid school parties. For the more adventurous there are two more advanced tours in different parts of the cave system. Ours was quite exciting enough.
7. Monsul Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,106 reviews
Reviewed By mercerh - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
We walked to this from the Cabo de Gata Lighthouse. The scenery was stunning on the walk so it was worth the effort to get to this on foot. Not too many people around so it was very quiet and peaceful. There is a car park so I can imagine it would get very busy in peak season.
8. Playa de los Genoveses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 493 reviews
Reviewed By gill01966 - Manilva, Spain
I visited this beach as I had seen a review that said it does not get many waves. Last Tuesday, 10/09 it was windy and all the beaches with the Cabo de Gata Nature Park had many waves, so I gambled a 30 minute drive and sure enough, this playa was calm as a duck pond. Dogs are allowed so we made our way to the shoreline and set up camp. The water was crystal clear and so so warm, far warmer than the western Costa del Sol where I had come from. Fabulous place. Will visit again when not as windy!
9. Cala de Enmedio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By stevenenhilde - Antwerp, Belgium
We don't like the beaches in the village. To easy to get there and so crowded! We prefer quiet beaches. Cala de Enmedio is a quiet beach you can reach after a walk starting in the Agua Amare village. It's not that easy ... you have to cross a hill on a bad marked trail (look for the blue signs!!!). After 30 - 40 minutes walking you reach this nice place. Sandy beach, clear wather, nice surrounding! You find a mix of clothed and non-clothed people.
10. La Geoda de Pulpi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By BlackBerty - Madrid, Spain
We really enjoyed the visit at the Mina Rica mine where the tour takes 1,5 hours. Our guide, Laura, was really helpful and she knew everything about mining and minerals. After the visit to the mine, don’t miss the visit to the castle with an inside virtual reality visit to the geoda. It really complements the visit to the mine. I highly recommend the experience and the beaches nearby.
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