Easy-to-moderate walking with some ascents / descents, and occasional longer days.
The season for this holiday is:
01 September 2019 - 24 December 2019
02 January 2020 - 30 June 2020
01 September 2020 - 24 December 2020
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 15 |
| mm | 38 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 33 | 32 | 38 |
We can only accept payment in GBP, but you can use this converter to find out how much the holiday equates to in your own currency.
4 nights: 01 September 2019 - 24 December 2019, 02 January 2020 - 30 June 2020 & 01 September 2020 - 24 December 2020
Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Price | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 29 Sep 2019 | £455 | £270 |
| 30 Sep - 30 Nov 2019 | £395 | £160 |
| 1 - 20 Dec 2019 | £365 | £150 |
| 2 - 6 Jan 2020 | £385 | £220 |
| 7 Jan - 29 Feb 2020 | £355 | £145 |
| 1 - 19 Mar 2020 | £370 | £150 |
| 20 Mar - 1 Apr 2020 | £398 | £180 |
| 2 - 18 Apr 2020 | £435 | £255 |
| 19 Apr - 31 May 2020 | £398 | £180 |
| 1 - 26 Jun 2020 | £430 | £195 |
| 1 - 28 Sep 2020 | £475 | £280 |
| 29 Sep - 30 Nov 2020 | £395 | £165 |
| 1 - 20 Dec 2020 | £380 | £160 |
| 3rd & 4th person discount | -£60 to -£65 | |
| Single traveller supplement | £60 to £65 |
Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.
Included travel: return taxi from Almería airport
Flying to/from Granada and malaga is possible with a further supplement (see connecting travel tab).
Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.
Room upgrades (£ per person per night)
| Jardín de los Sueños, Rodalquilar | ||
|---|---|---|
| 'Small' suite: 01 Nov - 24 Dec 2019 | £12 | |
| 'Small' suite: 02 Jan - 30 Jun 2020 | £12 | |
| 'Small' suite: 01 Sep - 24 Dec 2020 | £12 | |
| Suite: 01 Sep - 24 Dec 2019 | £25 | |
| Suite: 02 Jan - 30 Jun 2020 | £25 | |
| Suite: 01 Sep - 24 Dec 2020 | £25 |
| Hotel Doña Pakyta, San José | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sea view with shared balcony: 01 Sep - 24 Dec 2019 | £16 | |
| Sea view with shared balcony: 02 Jan - 30 Jun 2020 | £16 | |
| Sea view with shared balcony: 01 Sep - 24 Dec 2020 | £16 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
| Hotel Doña Pakyta, San José (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2019 | £55 | £110 |
| 01 Oct - 24 Dec 2019 | £42 | £84 |
| 02 Jan - 25 Mar 2020 | £42 | £84 |
| 26 Mar - 31 May 2020 | £55 | £110 |
| 01 Jun - 30 Jun 2020 | £58 | £116 |
| 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2020 | £58 | £116 |
| 01 Oct - 24 Dec 2020 | £45 | £90 |
Travelling from the UK
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen - Malaga | Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Belfast Intl. - Malaga | Aer Lingus, easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Bournemouth - Malaga | Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Doncaster Sheffield - Malaga | TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Prestwick - Malaga | Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Liverpool - Malaga | easyJet |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| London City - Granada | British Airways |
| London City - Malaga | British Airways |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Gatwick - Almeria | British Airways, easyJet, TUI |
| Gatwick - Almeria (via Madrid) | Iberia |
| Gatwick - Granada | easyJet |
| Gatwick - Malaga | British Airways, easyJet, TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Heathrow - Almeria | British Airways |
| Heathrow - Granada (via Madrid) | Iberia |
| Heathrow - Malaga | British Airways |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| London Southend - Malaga | easyJet |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Stansted - Almeria | Ryanair |
| Stansted - Malaga | British Airways, easyJet, jet2, Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Manchester - Almeria | jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Manchester - Granada | easyJet |
| Manchester - Malaga | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service (£60 for India and Nepal). Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.
Connecting travel options - flying via Almeria
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi Almeria airport to hotel (0h45) | included | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Almeria airport (0h35) | included | flexible |
Connecting travel options - flying via Granada
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| rail Granada to Almeria (2h20), taxi Almeria hotel (0h50) | £36 | 1700 |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Almeria (0h40), rail Almeria to Granada (2h20) | £30 | 1330 |
Connecting travel options - flying via Malaga
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| coach Malaga to Almeria (2h30-4h45), taxi Almeria to hotel (0h40) | £40 | 1700 |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Almeria (0h40), coach Almeria to Malaga* (2h30 - 4h45) | £32 | 1500 |
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What a beautiful part of Spain. We walked in February and the weather was fantastic. Jardin de los Suenos was such a peaceful, special location. Eckhard, our host, was helpful with restuarant recommendations and his picnics very sustaining. We ate at La Beche in the village which was an easy 5 minute walk from the hotel, not 10 as stated on Inntravel's site.
The walks challenged us, particularly from Rodalquilar to San Jose, but the timings were accurate and route notes simple to follow. The scenery was stunning on all the walks we completed.
The upgrade at Hotel Dona Pakyta was well worth the extra for sea view and terrace. We stayed an extra night in San Jose and, with hindsight, an extra days walking from Rodalquilar would have been welcome too.
A lovely few days walking in an amazing landscape. The weather was fabulous and getting a hit of sunshine in the February was well worth it.
A perfect holiday for some winter sunshine just before Christmas.
What a beautiful part of Spain. We walked in February and the weather was fantastic. Jardin de los Suenos was such a peaceful, special location. Eckhard, our host, was helpful with restuarant recommendations and his picnics very sustaining. We ate at La Beche in the village which was an easy 5 minute walk from the hotel, not 10 as stated on Inntravel's site.
The walks challenged us, particularly from Rodalquilar to San Jose, but the timings were accurate and route notes simple to follow. The scenery was stunning on all the walks we completed.
The upgrade at Hotel Dona Pakyta was well worth the extra for sea view and terrace. We stayed an extra night in San Jose and, with hindsight, an extra days walking from Rodalquilar would have been welcome too.
A lovely few days walking in an amazing landscape. The weather was fabulous and getting a hit of sunshine in the February was well worth it.
A perfect holiday for some winter sunshine just before Christmas.
In the village of Rodalquilar is a lovely restaurant called Casa Pintao. The host David was welcoming, friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the food and the experience.
This was a very special holiday and we have made some wonderful memories
We had a fabulous holiday - every aspect was wonderful. The Cabo de Gata is a peaceful and beautiful National Park. Most days we walked all day only seeing a few people. The walking notes are very accurate and the suggestions as to how long it would take to complete the walks were also accurate. There was also time to stop and admire the view. We came back feeling very relaxed.
We particularly enjoyed Walk D at Rodalquilar (at the beginning of March, with lots of wild flowers) and are a pleased we added to it a diversion to Cortijo del Fraile, which would be a pity to miss (an extra 2.8 kilometres in total, no climbing).
Great winter sun break. Interesting walking. More wildlife and birdlife than we expected to see. The highlight was seeing the flamingos at Las Salinas. Not all bars and restaurants were open in Rodalquilar and San Jose but we had no problems finding lovely places to eat and drink.
We had an excellent holiday in early October with beautiful weather, great accommodation and meals and lovely walks. Rodalquilar was a super location to start the holiday and the hotel was very accommodating when we arrived very early. I'd recommend Lebeche for dinner - a very friendly, local restaurant but it does have an English menu which is very handy. We struggled a bit with dinner in San Jose. We arrived on Sunday which was fine as all the restaurants were open but Monday was a real struggle as many restaurants were closed. The walking instructions were very good and there were several options at each location which was very handy. I'd thoroughly recommend this holiday.
The 'Dramatic Landscapes' trip is brilliant. We are just back and already wondering where we could go next. The whole operation was smooth and stress-free and we are hugely impressed with Inntravel. From booking, to the documents arriving, to the transfers, to the quality of the hotels, everything was fantastic. The peace and serenity and just awe-inspiring beauty of the area was perfect. The first hotel was tranquil and peaceful, but comfortable and friendly. There was a good choice of restaurants in Rodalquilar, the staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming and we were sad to leave after two nights there. The second hotel (at the end of a very long walk in the sun - a welcome sight to finally arrive!) is gorgeous, with the most amazing views. The breakfast was not as good as at Rodalquilar, but that was exceptional, so we had been spoiled! San Jose is the most beautiful little town and we loved that it is so much less touristy and spoiled than other parts of Spain. Not that many people outside of the hotel spoke English, which was lovely. We were very sad to leave and will definitely be back, although the walk between the two was just a little too challenging in bits, for my very fit 78-year-old Mum. She would get a taxi at least part of the way next time! Really the perfect break and we will recommend Inntravel and both hotels to all of our walking friends and look forward to our next adventure.
We loved our time in this massively under-rated area, and were especially taken with Rodalquilar. The walks were just right in terms of level, with spectacular views. We loved the style and sociability of the Hotel Jardin de los Suenos, and the local restaurants, such as Lebeche and Or y Luz were high class.
Absolutely loved the walking trip to Almeria! The walks were perfect and the guides given to us to help navigate were superb. Directions were easy to follow and each walk was so different I really felt I got to see the area properly. I also loved the fact that both accommodations were of really high standard which allowed us to relax after a long day of walking. Perfect holiday and can't wait to book our next adventure.
Highlights: The interesting geology, plants, peaceful environment. Also swimming in the clear waters.
Inntravel's attention to detail means you just 'do as you are told' and enjoy your holiday instead of having to find your own way around unfamiliar terrain; and their hotel choice was spot on as usual.
We were fairly well prepared for the length of walks on this trip. What I wasn't prepared for was the complete lack of shade or seating on the longer walk from Rodalquilar to San Jose. It was 16 km, so longer than the other days, and usually we would not have had any trouble with this length. We had broad hats and sunscreen and plenty of water. However, the difference between an enjoyable walk and one which became increasingly unpleasant was the fact that at NO stage on the walk past Los Escullos was there a single tree or anything else for shade, and most importantly, there was absolutely NO seating anywhere - except the rocky and prickly ground or a sharp boulder. If there had been even one bench somewhere along the way, a refreshing break from the walking would have been possible. So the relentless walking and heat made the experience gruelling instead of enjoyable. I, at least, needed the next day to recover, so that we didn't do the last day's walk, which we really would have liked to do.
One other small problem we had was finding good places to eat in Rodalquilar. Nobody knew what was going to be open - we were there for a Monday and Tuesday evening. The websites for the restaurants we selected were wrong about their opening times. We walked from the centre of town to suggested retaurants one kilometre away, only to find them all closed, and had to return to town to find only one place open. The second night even this was closed so we walked another kilometres and had to opt for a really second rate restaurant, where the food was at best marginal. I think a suggestion to buy from the deli at Rodalquilar - El Dispensa - in the main street and to take this back for dinner on the terrace at the Jardin de los Suenos would be a good recommendation.
We do hope that the photos in our gallery for this holiday show that the landcape in this beautiful part of Spain is quite barren and stark away from the coast. Occasionally opening times for restaurants do change or can be irregular, particularly in off-the-beaten-track locations.
What a great find Inntravel was, a lovely short break in the sunshine with amazing accommodation and walks to make us feel like we had seen a little bit of the region. Am already looking for our next trip. Thank you.
The scenery on the walk around San Jose was truly spectacular. We had a swim at Genoveses beach which was fine, but wished we had swum at Monsul beach, which was really beautiful and seemed better for swimming.