ISLETA DEL MORO

La Isleta is very relaxed and doesn’t usually get too overcrowded. It’s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some fresh fish at one of the waterfront restaurants. If you are passing by, it’s worth it to take the short detour off the main road and check the place out, as it’s considered one of the top things to do in Almeria.

It may be difficult to imagine, but at one point in history, the area was frequently attacked by pirates and Moors. In fact, the village’s name comes from the small island known as Isleta del Moro Arráez – Isleta of the Moor Arráez. A berber warrior named Mohamed Arráez landed on the rock and apparently stayed since today the Arráez family name is common in Isleta.

If you are into diving there are two dive centers in the village: Buceo La Isleta & Club de Buceo Lijo Sub.

MIRADOR DE LA ISLETA DEL MORO

The mirador is another great lookout point where you can enjoy views of the village to the left as well as the two rock formations that extend into the water.

To the right is the calm harbor where local fisherman have traditionally launched their boats and past that are the Escullos which are fossilized dunes. Even further still is the Playa del Arco which is a volcanic beach made up of black and red gravel.

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LA AMATISTA VIEWPOINT

La Amatista is a lookout point located between the towns of Isleta del Moro and Rodalquilar, about 3 km out of La Isleta. It is an old guard post of the police. It offers views of the coastline and the village of Isleta.

From here you can also see Cerro de los Frailes, the highest mountain in the Cabo de Gata park (500m). From the lookout point it is possible to walk down to Cala de los Toros (15 min walk).

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• 250m long | fine golden sand
• Also called Playa de la Isleta
• Receives its name from the big white rock (peñón blanco) that divides the beach in two
• Parking right next to the beach and it’s a short walk into the village
• Often visited by people in camper vans

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