Easy-to-moderate walking with some ascents / descents, and occasional longer days.
The season for this holiday is:
01 September 2020 - 24 December 2020
02 January 2021 - 31 May 2021
01 September 2021 - 24 December 2021
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 |
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7 nights: 01 September 2020 - 24 December 2020, 02 January 2021 - 31 May 2021 & 01 September 2021 - 24 December 2021
Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above
Starting | Price | Single room |
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1 - 15 Sep 2020 | £720 | £495 |
16 - 27 Sep 2020 | £685 | £460 |
28 Sep - 30 Nov 2020 | £595 | £300 |
1 - 17 Dec 2020 | £565 | £290 |
2 Jan - 19 Mar 2021 | £545 | £275 |
20 - 29 Mar 2021 | £585 | £298 |
30 Mar - 15 Apr 2021 | £640 | £430 |
16 Apr - 24 May 2021 | £585 | £298 |
1 - 15 Sep 2021 | £720 | £495 |
16 - 27 Sep 2021 | £685 | £460 |
28 Sep - 30 Nov 2021 | £595 | £300 |
1 - 17 Dec 2021 | £565 | £290 |
3rd & 4th person discount | -£20 to -£25 | |
Single traveller supplement | £20 to £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 | ||
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'Small' suite: 01 Sep - 24 Dec 2020 | £12 | |
'Small' suite: 02 Jan - 31 May 2021 | £12 | |
'Small' suite: 01 Sep - 24 Dec 2021 | £12 |
Hotel Doña Pakyta, San José | ||
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Sea view with shared balcony: 01 Sep - 24 Dec 2020 | £16 | |
Sea view with shared balcony: 02 Jan - 31 May 2021 | £16 | |
Sea view with shared balcony: 01 Sep - 24 Dec 2021 | £16 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
Hotel Doña Pakyta, San José (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
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01 Sep - 30 Sep 2020 | £58 | £116 |
01 Oct - 24 Dec 2020 | £45 | £90 |
02 Jan - 25 Mar 2021 | £42 | £84 |
26 Mar - 31 May 2021 | £55 | £110 |
01 Sep - 30 Sep 2021 | £58 | £116 |
01 Oct - 24 Dec 2021 | £45 | £90 |
Travelling from the UK
Outward route | Airline |
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Belfast Intl - Alicante | jet2 |
Belfast Intl. - Alicante | Ryanair |
Belfast Intl. - Malaga | Aer Lingus, easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
Outward route | Airline |
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Birmingham - Alicante | jet2, Ryanair, TUI, Vueling |
Birmingham - Malaga | jet2, Ryanair, TUI, Vueling |
Outward route | Airline |
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Bristol - Alicante | easyJet, Ryanair, TUI |
Bristol - Almeria | TUI |
Bristol - Malaga | easyJet, Ryanair, TUI |
Outward route | Airline |
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Nottingham East Midlands - Alicante | jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
Nottingham East Midlands - Malaga | jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
Outward route | Airline |
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Edinburgh - Alicante | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, Vueling |
Edinburgh - Almeria | jet2 |
Edinburgh - Malaga | jet2, Ryanair |
Outward route | Airline |
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Glasgow - Alicante | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
Glasgow - Almeria | jet2 |
Glasgow - Malaga | easyJet, jet2, TUI |
Outward route | Airline |
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Leeds Bradford - Alicante | Ryanair |
Leeds Bradford - Alicante | jet2 |
Leeds Bradford - Malaga | jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
Outward route | Airline |
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London City - Granada | British Airways |
London City - Malaga | British Airways |
Outward route | Airline |
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Gatwick - Alicante | British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI, Vueling |
Gatwick - Almeria | British Airways, easyJet, TUI |
Gatwick - Almeria (via Madrid) | Iberia |
Gatwick - Granada | easyJet |
Gatwick - Malaga | British Airways, easyJet, TUI |
Outward route | Airline |
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Heathrow - Alicante (via Madrid) | Iberia |
Heathrow - Almeria | British Airways |
Heathrow - Granada (via Madrid) | Iberia |
Heathrow - Malaga | British Airways |
Outward route | Airline |
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Stansted - Alicante | jet2, Ryanair |
Stansted - Almeria | Ryanair |
Stansted - Malaga | British Airways, easyJet, jet2, Ryanair |
Outward route | Airline |
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Manchester - Alicante | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
Manchester - Almeria | jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
Manchester - Granada | easyJet |
Manchester - Malaga | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
Outward route | Airline |
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Newcastle - Alicante | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
Newcastle - Almeria | jet2 |
Newcastle - Malaga | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
Outward route | Airline |
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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. 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 |
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taxi Almeria airport to hotel (1h) | £34 in 2020; £32 in 2021 | flexible |
Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
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taxi hotel to Almeria airport (0h35) | £30 in 2020; £28 in 2021 | flexible |
Connecting travel options - flying via Malaga
Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
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coach Málaga to Almeria (2h30-4h45), taxi Almeria to hotel (0h40) | £60 in 2020; £55 in 2021 | 1700 |
hire car Málaga airport to hotel (3h30) | £88 | flexible |
Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
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taxi hotel to Almeria (1h), coach Almeria to Málaga (2h30 - 4h45) | £50 | 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 |
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rail Granada to Almeria (2h20), taxi Almeria to hotel (0h40) | £60 | 1700 |
hire car Granada airport to hotel (3h) | £88 | flexible |
Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
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taxi hotel to Almeria (1h), rail Almeria to Granada (2h20) | £55 | 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 |
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hire car Alicante airport to hotel (3h) | £88 | flexible |
Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
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taxi hotel to Las Negras (0h30), hire car Las Negras to Alicante airport (2h30) | £0 | flexible |
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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.
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!
A fantastic introduction to Inntravel walking holidays. This is such a stunning part of Spain, a real wilderness, a place to escape the rat race and relax surrounded by nothing but flowers, birds and endless views. Add into this mix some fascinating history and of course, delicious local cuisine plus really lovely accommodation with friendly staff. The walking notes were excellent, so good, we did all the walks, didn't want to miss seeing another amazing view. I can truly say this was a wonderful holiday.
I had not heard of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park before booking this holiday but I am very glad that I have visited this part of Spain and it made me wish to return. I feel sure that walking through this dramatic, semi-desert landscape was the very best way to get a feeling of its history, flora and fauna. There were many highlights including one morning when we spotted 5 hoopoes and a Scops Owl. Wildflowers were everywhere. The three villages/small towns we stayed in were all very different in atmosphere. There were plenty of bars and restaurants to eat and drink in. The quality of food everywhere was really good especially fish and seafood. We especially enjoyed Restaurant Aurora in Los Negras and Lebeche in Rodalquilar. Portion sizes are super generous! The beaches are magnificent but as with the walking there is little shade. So don't forget a hat and sun-block!
The Coast of Almeria is simply beautiful. Each day's walking was different, and the final day from Cabo de Gato to San Jose, was stunning: rocky headlands, desert landscape right down to the sea, beautiful beaches. Do be aware, though, it can be very windy!
The Cabo de Gata Natural Park is a fascinating area in which to walk. In early March there was almost constant sunshine and the wild flowers were spectacular. The scenery was varied but always beautiful and we saw other people only rarely. The accommodation was, as ever, very good and although it was early March there were plenty of places to eat in both las Negras and San Jose. In Rodalquilar the restaurants seem to open late and after a day's walking we were ready to eat by 7.30. So we went to the Hotel Naturaleza on all three nights and had an excellent 3 course meal for 18 euros. Eckhard told us several times that it wasn't the best, but we enjoyed it and would recommend it if you want an early meal! Once again we thoroughly enjoyed our Inntravel holiday and look forward to the next one!
This was my first self-guided walk and thanks to Inntravel I won’t hesitate before doing another. They have thoroughly researched an area and discovered the best routes and the most interesting locations so you can benefit. I really appreciated that I wasn’t just walking but also learning a bit about the history of the area while visiting particular locations like the old gold mine and cobble-stone quarry.
Almeria had all the winter sun I’d hoped for and the coastal walks and beaches were barren and beautiful but it was windy and I needed to take 3 layers every day on the walks: tee-shirt weather when the wind dropped but on the top of some cliffs I was glad of my fleece and pac a mac.
The scenery was spectacular and emblematic with the agave trees, palms and other desert plants. Such a wonderful change from the grey-green sogginess of winter in Belgium.
For me, this was a fabulous holiday in a lovely part of Spain with unspoilt coastline. The Cabo de Gata natural park provides a welcome relief from the surrounding area on that southern coastline in Spain. It has not been over-developed and there are plenty of footpaths through the hills and along the coastline. We stayed in some lovely places and were generally very well looked after. We found the walking notes very well written and easy to follow, providing lots of interesting information relating to the area and some of the landmarks we passed. We also found the level of the walk just right. We were pushed, but not bushed by the end of each walk. The fact that we had a few nights in the same place meant that we could unpack and settle in and opt to do more or less in terms of walking on the days where circular walks were offered. Our luggage appeared at the next accommodation as if by magic. The only thing I would say is that, although we had glorious weather with blue skies and sunshine throughout, I would probably not recommend February as the best month to do this holiday. There was a cold wind that stayed with us throughout and some of the places we stayed were not really prepared for cold weather. The only heating there was was in the form of air conditioning and sometimes on arrival the place felt slightly cold or damp. On the other hand, the places we stayed were often quite quirky and certainly added to the flavour of the holiday.
The route follows the coastline through terrain covered in wild rosemary, lavender and thyme, offering sensory stimulation to both the eyes and nose. You can probably pretty much guarantee sunshine, whatever time of year you go, although temperatures vary depending on the wind factor as well as the month. The walking notes provided by Inntravel were very easy to follow and offered lots of insight into facts about the area, pointing out places of interest along the way. The length of the walks allowed us to linger in different places and see the sites along the way and yet were sufficiently challenging to allow us to feel a sense of satisfaction at the end.
This is a superb break in a little known part of Spain. The walks are varied, interesting and help illustrate the history of the area. Accommodation is also very varied and very good. Holidaying in January here is ideal for comfortable walking during the day but evenings are very cool so warmer clothing is essential.
The walking was excellent, routes were well planned. The description of routes was excellent, and apart form a few small mistakes we made during the walks (possibly our own fault), the instructions were easy to follow and accurate. I would not say the routes were easy to moderate - they were more moderate than easy, and included some steep routes. However, since we have been on walking tours before, we took this possibility into account and the routes were good for our level.
Hotels were good, however, except for at the Garden of Dreams, there were not enough options for vegetarians/pescatarians. Bitacora was definitely on a lower grade (2*) than the others, there was a problem heating the rooms and the shower didn't drain well. They seem to have tried to fix this, but without success.
The area is beautiful, highly recommended.
We enjoyed all the walks and would recommend the taxi to the Cabo de Gata lighthouse while staying at Dona Pakyta as that was a beautiful walk back to San Jose. Taxi 50 euros, he took us to the bird hide first and waited and then took us on to the lighthouse. The walk which we found least interesting was the walk from Jardin de Los Suenos to San Jose. The first part to the village of Isleta del Moro was lovely but beyond, the area was quite barren and uninteresting and the terrain quite rough. They were very welcoming at Hotel Bitacora in Las Negras with very good, fresh breakfast. Lovely tapas and fish in Las Negras. We ate one night in the hotel in San Jose which was very good and the other night in town with very good fresh fish. Rodalquilar was somewhat disapponting for restaurants at this time of year with a mediocre standard by comparison to the other locations. We loved the gardens at Jardin de los Suenos and the general atmosphere there, wonderful views from the terrace. Dona Pakyta in San Jose is a lovely hotel with wonderful views from the balcony. It is well worth upgrading to a sea view.
Before beginning the walk from Rodalquilar to San Jose, carefully check the weather forecast, as the final 4 km include narrow paths above the sea that are open to strong winds.
LAS NEGRAS: Best pizza ever! in the upstairs Il Capricio restaurant, and some pleasant bars too further into town towards the beach.
RODALQUILAR: Two great restaurants side by side in the small square near the entrance to the village, but many other bars and eateries to choose from further up hill.
SAN JOSE: Best pizza ever! in the La Gondola restaurant beside the pharmacy at the end of Calle Correo.
Curro in Las Negras was superb. The food highlight was El Oro y Luz in Rodalquilar. Eckhard at El Jardin de los Suenos kindly phoned Ricardo to arrange for him to take us to the Cabo de Gata lighthouse (via Las Salinas) for our final walk which was well worth doing. It was certainly worth going on a guided tour of the Alhambra and pre-booking this. There was always plenty of wind to cool us down whilst walking! Overall, a most enjoyable peaceful and interesting week.
The 3 hotels were a varied and clever choice of boutique arrangements. It was enjoyable to walk in these strange, barren but rather beautiful places.
The display of flowers in the Natural Park was simply stunning.
I really enjoyed this walking holiday, which I felt struck a good balance between walking and downtime to relax in the various hotels. I especially enjoyed my stay at El Jardin de los Suenos which I thought was charming, unique and a lovely place to relax. The walks were interesting and varied and eveything went smoothly as is always the way with Inntravel. A special mention must go to Curro at Hotel Bitacora who could not have been more friendly and helpful.
We thoroughly enjoyed the beauty and peace of the National Park. The routes offered a range of distance and terrain, within the perameters of the park and the pathways were well-maintained and easily accessed. It was quiet at each location, given that we travelled pre-Easter but we found restaurants, etc, without problem and met some very friendly and helpful local people. (Given that we do not speak Spanish their willingness to persevere with communication was much appreciated). Lovely (albeit at times very windy) weather and stunning coastline.
All in all, a fabulous holiday and one of the best we've had in years. My partner gave it 10 out of 10! The scenery was wonderful, with fantastic spring flowers and the walking just the right side of being stretching but not too challenging (we're weekend walkers). I've never used a travel agency before but we'll definitely be using Inntravel again, as all the tricky stuff is taken care of and we could just enjoy the walking, the countryside and each other's company.
Beautiful scenery with wonderful walks. We were lucky with the weather in mid-March, sun out but not too hot. We loved Jardin de Los Suenos but be prepared to walk in pitch dark (no artifical lighting allowed outside private dwellings) in high winds 10-15 minutes with a small torch to get to restaurants. I brought 3 dresses and never wore any of them, it is cool in the evenings and winds were often high. The 19.5 km walk in Rodaquillar valley is a must, it is utterly beautiful.