Easy-to-moderate walking with some ascents / descents, and occasional longer days.
The season for this holiday is:
02 January 2022 - 31 May 2022
01 September 2022 - 24 December 2022
| 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.
7 nights: 02 January 2022 - 31 May 2022 & 01 September 2022 - 24 December 2022
Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Price | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan - 19 Mar 2022 | £575 | £290 |
| 20 - 29 Mar 2022 | £615 | £315 |
| 30 Mar - 15 Apr 2022 | £675 | £455 |
| 16 Apr - 24 May 2022 | £615 | £315 |
| 1 - 15 Sep 2022 | £760 | £520 |
| 16 - 27 Sep 2022 | £720 | £485 |
| 28 Sep - 30 Nov 2022 | £625 | £315 |
| 1 - 17 Dec 2022 | £595 | £300 |
| 3rd & 4th person discount | -£25 | |
| Single traveller supplement | £25 |
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.
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: 02 Jan - 31 May 2022 | £14 | |
| 'Small' suite: 01 Sep - 24 Dec 2022 | £14 |
| Hotel Doña Pakyta, San José | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sea view with shared balcony: 02 Jan - 31 May 2022 | £18 | |
| Sea view with shared balcony: 01 Sep - 24 Dec 2022 | £18 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
| Hotel Doña Pakyta, San José (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan - 25 Mar 2022 | £46 | £92 |
| 26 Mar - 31 May 2022 | £58 | £116 |
| 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022 | £62 | £122 |
| 01 Oct - 24 Dec 2022 | £46 | £92 |
Travelling from the UK
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Belfast Intl - Alicante | jet2 |
| Belfast Intl. - Alicante | Ryanair |
| Belfast Intl. - Malaga | Aer Lingus, easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Birmingham - Alicante | jet2, Ryanair, TUI, Vueling |
| Birmingham - Malaga | jet2, Ryanair, TUI, Vueling |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Bristol - Alicante | easyJet, Ryanair, TUI |
| Bristol - Almeria | TUI |
| Bristol - Malaga | easyJet, Ryanair, TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Nottingham East Midlands - Alicante | jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Nottingham East Midlands - Malaga | jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh - Alicante | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, Vueling |
| Edinburgh - Malaga | jet2, Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Glasgow - Alicante | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Glasgow - Almeria | jet2 |
| Glasgow - Malaga | easyJet, jet2, TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford - Alicante | Ryanair |
| Leeds Bradford - Alicante | jet2 |
| Leeds Bradford - Almeria | jet2 |
| Leeds Bradford - Malaga | jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| London City - Granada | British Airways |
| London City - Malaga | British Airways |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Gatwick - Alicante | British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI, Vueling |
| Gatwick - Almeria | British Airways, easyJet, TUI, Vueling |
| Gatwick - Almeria (via Madrid) | Iberia |
| Gatwick - Granada | Vueling |
| Gatwick - Malaga | British Airways, easyJet, TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Heathrow - Alicante (via Madrid) | Iberia |
| Heathrow - Almeria | British Airways |
| Heathrow - Almeria (via Madrid) | Iberia |
| Heathrow - Granada (via Madrid) | Iberia |
| Heathrow - Malaga | British Airways |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Stansted - Alicante | jet2, Ryanair |
| Stansted - Almeria | Ryanair |
| Stansted - Malaga | British Airways, easyJet, jet2, Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Manchester - Alicante | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Manchester - Almeria | jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Manchester - Almeria (via Madrid) | Iberia |
| Manchester - Malaga | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Newcastle - Alicante | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Newcastle - Almeria | jet2 |
| Newcastle - Malaga | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Newquay - Alicante | Ryanair |
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 for any of the options listed above except those operated by Ryanair. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. 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 (1h) | £34 | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Almeria airport (0h35) | £30 | flexible |
Connecting travel options - flying via Malaga
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| coach Málaga to Almeria (2h30-4h45), taxi Almeria to hotel (0h40) | £66 | 1700 |
| hire car Málaga airport to hotel (3h30) | £94 | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Almeria (1h), coach Almeria to Málaga (2h30 - 4h45) | £60 | 1500 |
| taxi hotel to Las Negras (0h30), hire car Las Negras to Málaga airport (3h) | £0 | flexible |
Connecting travel options - flying via Granada
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| rail Granada to Almeria (2h20), taxi Almeria to hotel (0h40) | £64 | 1700 |
| hire car Granada airport to hotel (3h) | £94 | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Almeria (1h), rail Almeria to Granada (2h20) | £58 | 1330 |
| taxi hotel to Las Negras (0h30), hire car Las Negras to Granada airport (2h30) | £0 | flexible |
Connecting travel options - flying via Alicante
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| hire car Alicante airport to hotel (3h) | £94 | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Las Negras (0h30), hire car Las Negras to Alicante airport (2h30) | £0 | flexible |
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This was our first Inntravel holiday but definitely won't be our last and we are already planning our next trip, I believe we may now be hooked! We were amazed by the range of contrasts in coastal and inland landscapes in this undiscovered part of Spain. The villages were unspoilt and charming with a relaxed feel and very helpful and friendly local residents and restaurants. The walking was enjoyable and at the right level and the Granada add-on and the Alhambra visit was the cherry on top of the cake. Being in Granada for the start of Semana Santa (Holy Week) was an added unexpected bonus seeing the processions and bands in the streets.
INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our walk The Coast of Almería with our Granada City add-on
We loved the walking in this interesting countryside and amazing coastline. We saw very few other walkers out and about although we met more Inntravel customers at the hotels. The spring flowers are so pretty and the sea breezes refreshing (other than the 2 days of storm mid-holiday!). We ate very well in all 3 locations. Spending an extra day in Almeria was also enjoyable - the Alcazaba fortress is spectacular (and free entry). Thank you, Inntravel, for this therapeutic, relaxing holiday.
Going at the very beginning of the season meant that food options in Rodalquilar were limited. We highly recommend the Samambar in Rodalquilar on the little square for very innovative tapas and charming service, La Manteca in Las Negras (essential to book lunch in advance, as it is very popular indeed with locals), and we enjoyed tasty tuna tataki at Octopus in San José. The garden and pool at the Jardin de los Suenos are beautiful and tranquil. One of the suites there has a more open sunny terrace than the other; ours was very closed in (the one nearest the road). Make sure you take the torch if you are walking into Rodalquilar at night; street lighting is limited.
Our favourite beaches were at Isleta del Moro, the furtherest beach from the car park at San José called Cala Media Luna, and the beautiful Los Genoveses. The beach below Doña Paktya Hotel was a bit dirty with plastic, although the water is clear. We are not naturists, but it is very acceptable to skinny dip on the more remote beaches.
This was our first Inntravel holiday but definitely won't be our last and we are already planning our next trip, I believe we may now be hooked! We were amazed by the range of contrasts in coastal and inland landscapes in this undiscovered part of Spain. The villages were unspoilt and charming with a relaxed feel and very helpful and friendly local residents and restaurants. The walking was enjoyable and at the right level and the Granada add-on and the Alhambra visit was the cherry on top of the cake. Being in Granada for the start of Semana Santa (Holy Week) was an added unexpected bonus seeing the processions and bands in the streets.
INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our walk The Coast of Almería with our Granada City add-on
We loved the walking in this interesting countryside and amazing coastline. We saw very few other walkers out and about although we met more Inntravel customers at the hotels. The spring flowers are so pretty and the sea breezes refreshing (other than the 2 days of storm mid-holiday!). We ate very well in all 3 locations. Spending an extra day in Almeria was also enjoyable - the Alcazaba fortress is spectacular (and free entry). Thank you, Inntravel, for this therapeutic, relaxing holiday.
Going at the very beginning of the season meant that food options in Rodalquilar were limited. We highly recommend the Samambar in Rodalquilar on the little square for very innovative tapas and charming service, La Manteca in Las Negras (essential to book lunch in advance, as it is very popular indeed with locals), and we enjoyed tasty tuna tataki at Octopus in San José. The garden and pool at the Jardin de los Suenos are beautiful and tranquil. One of the suites there has a more open sunny terrace than the other; ours was very closed in (the one nearest the road). Make sure you take the torch if you are walking into Rodalquilar at night; street lighting is limited.
Our favourite beaches were at Isleta del Moro, the furtherest beach from the car park at San José called Cala Media Luna, and the beautiful Los Genoveses. The beach below Doña Paktya Hotel was a bit dirty with plastic, although the water is clear. We are not naturists, but it is very acceptable to skinny dip on the more remote beaches.
All three of the bases provided us with excellent walking. The dry river beds were at times challenging but we took our time and managed them. The second location, Hotel Jardin de los Suenos certainly had the most stunning breakfast views and we were very impressed by Eckhard Kost and his wide knowledge of the area and his amazing ability to converse in so many languages. His advice was always welcome. We adapted the second changeover route and simplified the start as we knew it would be a long day and, apart from the stony, downhill sections at the end, we thorougly enjoyed it - especially the sweeping views of the sea. At the final hotel, because of the link with the Dona Pakyta Estate, we were able to experience the most stunning scenery of all - so much so we repeated the walk the next day. We would happily recommend this Inntravel holiday but we would grade it as mostly level 2.
The walks were superb. Well chosen, well described and a great mix of challenging and straightforward terrain that led to superb views and great locations. We particularly enjoyed the transfer day walks with the added frisson of arriving at a new location to sample new tastes and experiences.
Waking up to the views at Bitácora was fabulous! And having a pot of hot coffee at breakfast outside Hotel Jardín de los Sueños was really nice.
The Almerian landscape is outstanding and the climate perfect for walking over the winter months. The coastal routes and inland walks are all supported with indepth information/history about the local area. A truly memorable walking holiday.
Granada [an optional Add-on]: An incredibly interesting City to visit steeped in Moorish history. Beautiful cobbled streets, street entertainment, cafe/bars. The Alhambra, over-looking the City and surrounded by distant mountains is an absolute gem and well worth a day's visit. The highlight of our 3 day trip was the Flamenco dancing in Restaurante Tablao Flamenco in the Albayzin district; truly amazing. An unforgettable break for both of us.
Thank you Inntravel for providing such comprehensive self-guided notes/maps. We will definitely be booking another holiday with you.
We thought the overall trip was well planned. We liked the fact we had three very different destinations and types of accommodation. We were given warm welcomes in each location and were well looked after. The scenery in Almeria (Cabo de Gata Natural Park) is spectacular and a fabulous location for a walking holiday. Even though our trip was in December, there was a very good choice of restaurants and bars and felt traditionally Spanish.
Highlights were the walks to the cove of San Pedro from Las Negras and the walk to Cortijo del Fraile and back through the quarries, to Rodalquilar. The view from our last hotel Dona Pakyta was stunning and well worth having the room with the balcony. The food at the restaurant Labeche in Rodalquilar was also exceptionally good.
We loved our holiday to the Coast of Almeria. It was a perfect mix of shorter and longer days and there was a great mix of terrain and beautiful scenery along the coast as well as inland. Several of the trails were more hiking than walking but that suited what we were looking for. Also liked the fact that there were options for different trails. The accommodations were all charming and the innkeepers very pleasant.
I went to the coast of Almeria with my 9 year old daughter. We had a fantastic trip overall. It is a truly beautiful area, very remote and wild. The walks were all different and showcased many of the beautiful aspects of the Cabo de Gato national park. Our favourite walk was in fact the longest walk. My daughter was a little daunted by the idea of walking nearly 18 kms but we did it and saw many beautiful places along the way, the coast dominating our view all along. The accommodation and service were very mixed but I would highly recommend this memorable trip nonetheless.
All round it was an excellent holiday with interesting walk routes and a good standard of accommodation. The three hotels used gave an excellent variety to the walk and added interest to the holiday. In our case we were late booking the holiday and had to travel via Malaga, adding long bus trips to the journey. Almeria would have been far better as a destination airport, but we should not have left it so late to book!