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#240 of 300 · Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

Cabo de Gata Coastal Path

SpainAndalusia (Almería)

A coastal route through the volcanic Cabo de Gata-Níjar natural park from the salt flats of Cabo de Gata via the lighthouse, Mónsul and San José to Agua Amarga, linking wild beaches, coves, watchtowers and fishing villages.

Distance
58 km
Point to point
Ascent
1,600 m
High point 220 m
Time
4 days
Multi-day trek
Difficulty
Moderate
Sustained climbing or a long day, no exposure.
Best months
Feb–May, Oct–Nov
When the route is usually in condition
Start
San Miguel de Cabo de Gata
Finish: Agua Amarga

Route

Topographic map of Cabo de Gata Coastal Path, from San Miguel de Cabo de Gata to Agua AmargaSan Miguel de Cabo de GataCabo de Gata lighthouseVela BlancaSan JoséLos EscullosLa Isleta del MoroRodalquilarLas NegrasAgua AmargaStart: San Miguel de Cabo de GataFinish: Agua Amarga© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartFinishWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. San Miguel de Cabo de Gata
  2. Cabo de Gata lighthouse
  3. Vela Blanca
  4. San José
  5. Los Escullos
  6. La Isleta del Moro
  7. Rodalquilar
  8. Las Negras
  9. Agua Amarga

Wildlife along the route

This hike hasn't been surveyed yet. Its species list is built from iNaturalist records around the route by the survey script — see how the data is made.

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