CABO DE GATA
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Since Cabo de Gata is a protected nature park, the building of hotels has been limited mainly to the few small villages along the coast. There are 5 areas to look at when thinking about where to stay in Cabo.
San Jose – It's the main hub of Cabo and one of the best towns to stay in with respect to its amenities (activities, hotels, restaurants). It’s also very close to some of the best beaches in Cabo de Gata (Playa de los Genoveses and Playa de Monsul).
Carboneras – Although the town is not technically within the limits of the park, it is surrounded by it. Like San Jose, it has a lot to offer – including a number of stylish beachside boutique hotels.
Small Villages of Cabo – Villages such as Agua Amarga, Las Negras, Rodalquilar & Isleta del Moro have populations of just a few hundred each. The biggest drawback with such a small place is that you are limited to just a few restaurants. The advantage is that they are much quieter than San Jose and Carboneras.
Around these villages (usually further away from the coast) you will also find some rural accommodations. They are generally more affordable than hotels by the beach and offer seclusion surrounded by nature. Some of our favorite rural hotels are: El Jardín de los Sueños, Cortijo Los Malenos & Cortijo El Paraíso.
El Toyo – This newly developed neighborhood is conveniently located next to the Almeria Airport and sits right on the boundary of the Cabo de Gata park. This location is especially good for exploring the southern beaches of the park (that is to say, the area up to the lighthouse where road access stops).
El Toyo has several large chain hotels such as Ohtels and Barceló.
Mojacar – Located just north of Carboneras and also outside of the protected area, Mojacar is an even livelier beach resort town. There are several big chain hotels in Mojacar with a larger entertainment offer. It’s a great option if you want to enjoy nightlife, shopping and a larger variety of restaurants. However, Mojacar is about a 20 min drive to the park’s border. It may not be the best location if you want to spend all of your time in the park.
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Almeria is the closest city to Cabo de Gata. Its airport has several flights from cities within Spain and Europe. Almeria’s airport is just 17 km away from the western border of the park (15-20 min drive).
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The Mediterranean highway A7 runs parallel to the western border of the park. Several roads connect this highway with the towns in the Natural Park.
Although there are a few local buses, the best way to move around Cabo de Gata is definitely by car. Cabo de Gata is an area that begs to be explored. You will probably want to move around and check out the different beaches, villages, etc.
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Cabo de Gata Natural Park has appeared in several movies, TV series, music videos, advertisements and more. Some examples are:
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