The experience
CAMINO DEL CABO
Below you’ll find a clear and simple explanation of what this adventure is all about.
Camino del Cabo is a hiking trip covering a total distance of 65 to 90 kilometers. The final distance will depend on your fitness level and how eager you are to explore hidden coves along the way.
You’ll have two options for completing Camino del Cabo:
FULL TRIP
4 days of hiking and at least 5 nights of accommodation.
PARTIAL TRIP
2 days of hiking and at least 2 nights of accommodation.
How This Experience Works
Steps to follow
You can easily do it here by paying with your card. You’ll just need to define:
- Travel companions: Choose who will join you on this adventure.
- Trip mode: Select your route: full or half.
- Accommodation: Pick where you want to stay.
- Dates: Choose your days and check availability.
To choose your accommodation, take a look at our accommodation page and select your favorites.
Check the services page to see which services are included and all the optional ones you can add. No worries, you can book the basic package now and add extra services after your purchase.
Now it’s time to decide how you’ll get to Almería and the Cabo de Gata–Níjar Natural Park. You can arrive by car, train, bus, boat, or plane.
From Almería’s bus and train station, the port, or the airport, we can optionally provide a private transfer to your accommodation, or, if you prefer, we can arrange a rental car for you. These services can also be offered in other cities and provinces upon request.
Car: This is the most affordable and convenient option, as you won’t depend on anyone and it allows you full autonomy and mobility during your stay.
Bus or Train: There are many connections that will take you to Almería’s intermodal station. From there, you can take a bus to San José.
Boat: Almería’s port is also an option, whether you're arriving on a commercial or private boat. If needed, we can arrange a berth for you in this or other ports in the province.
Plane: Almería’s international airport, Antonio de Torres, is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to reach the province.
Once you arrive at your accommodation, you’ll be welcomed by the staff. They will give you all the information you need for your stay, including details about breakfast and/or dinner arrangements. You should arrive the day before the start of the first stage.
That same day, your guide will visit you and give a briefing before dinner, where you’ll get a first-hand overview of the entire route as well as an introduction to the natural area. This will be the perfect moment to go over any last-minute questions.
Now the adventure truly begins. This is what a day on the trail looks like:
After a good breakfast, you’ll head out with your guide and the transport to the starting point of the stage. In your backpack, you’ll carry only the essentials for the hike. Midway through the hike, there will be a break for a picnic-style lunch, and, if needed, you’ll have access to a portable toilet. At that point, if anyone feels fatigued or suffers an injury, they can return to the accommodation with the transport.
At the end of the day, you’ll return to your accommodation for dinner and to rest before the next stage. Depending on your chosen services, afternoon or evening activities and additional services may be available upon request.
In case of need or emergency, Participants can be rescued at the designated checkpoints along the stages. This service can also be requested voluntarily for an additional fee.
Camino del Cabo, Stage by Stage
Distance: From 18 km
Elevation gain/loss: +230 m | –350 m
Altitude: max 217 m | min 2 m
Moving time: 6 hours
Total time: 7.5 hours
We begin at dawn at the iconic Mesa Roldán Lighthouse, once the highest lighthouse in the entire Mediterranean. The route starts gently with a descent toward the village of Agua Amarga. From there, we take a trail leading to the famous coves of Enmedio and El Plomo. Afterwards, we face the main ascent up to the plateau above Punta Javana, which gives access to the well-known cove of San Pedro, home to a natural freshwater spring. From there, a final effort takes us along the last kilometers to the celebrated village of Las Negras, where we end the day.
Distance: From 14.3 km
Elevation gain/loss: +580 m | –200 m
Altitude: max 489 m | min 0 m
Moving time: 3 hours
Total time: 5 hours
This stage starts with the serenity of sunrise in the village of Las Negras. We head out across dry riverbeds and cliffside trails until reaching the renowned Playazo de Rodalquilar, with panoramic views of the sea, castles, and fossilized dunes. We then continue into one of the most exclusive areas of the natural park: the Torre de los Lobos, an extraordinary viewpoint perched 489 meters above sea level. To finish the day, we descend through the stunning valley of Rodalquilar’s volcanic caldera until we reach the center of the park’s old mining village.
Distance: From 19.1 km
Elevation gain/loss: +380 m | –60 m
Altitude: max 489 m | min 0 m
Moving time: 7 hours
Total time: 9.5 hours
The day begins in the peaceful setting of the ancient volcanic caldera. We leave the village behind and head inland until reaching the famous Amethyst Viewpoint. From here, we enjoy exceptional views of our destination: the coastline framed by the park’s main volcanic formations. Along the way we encounter remnants of old Mediterranean forests, fishermen’s and pirates’ settlements, and the striking fossilized cliffs of Los Escullos and its castle. To finish the stage, we follow a coastal dirt track offering panoramic views of the shoreline and its geological treasures. We end this day in the village of San José.
Distance: From 14 km
Elevation gain/loss: +315 m | –290 m
Altitude: max 370 m | min 2 m
Moving time: 6 hours
Total time: 7.5 hours
Our final day of adventure. From San José, we visit one of the most famous coastal areas: the renowned beaches of Los Genoveses and Mónsul. For the more adventurous, some of the hidden coves of El Barronal can also be explored. Returning to our main route and passing the great shifting dune of Mónsul, we continue toward the final beaches before climbing up to the Vela Blanca Tower. At the summit, we enjoy breathtaking views of the path we’ve walked and of our journey’s final destination: the Cabo de Gata Lighthouse. From the top we descend to explore the last black-sand beaches and coastal paths that showcase the Mediterranean’s richness. We then enjoy the sunset and the famous Sirenas viewpoint before returning to our accommodation for a farewell dinner.
Stage 1: Mesa Roldán Lighthouse – Las Negras
Distance: From 18 km
Elevation gain/loss: +230 m | –350 m
Altitude: max 217 m | min 2 m
Moving time: 6 hours
Total time: 7.5 hours
We begin at dawn at the iconic Mesa Roldán Lighthouse, once the highest lighthouse in the entire Mediterranean. The route starts gently with a descent toward the village of Agua Amarga. From there, we take a trail leading to the famous coves of Enmedio and El Plomo. Afterwards, we face the main ascent up to the plateau above Punta Javana, which gives access to the well-known cove of San Pedro, home to a natural freshwater spring. From there, a final effort takes us along the last kilometers to the celebrated village of Las Negras, where we end the day.
Stage 2: Las Negras – Rodalquilar
Distance: From 14.3 km
Elevation gain/loss: +580 m | –200 m
Altitude: max 489 m | min 0 m
Moving time: 3 hours
Total time: 5 hours
This stage starts with the serenity of sunrise in the village of Las Negras. We head out across dry riverbeds and cliffside trails until reaching the renowned Playazo de Rodalquilar, with panoramic views of the sea, castles, and fossilized dunes. We then continue into one of the most exclusive areas of the natural park: the Torre de los Lobos, an extraordinary viewpoint perched 489 meters above sea level. To finish the day, we descend through the stunning valley of Rodalquilar’s volcanic caldera until we reach the center of the park’s old mining village.
Stage 3: Rodalquilar – San José
Distance: From 19.1 km
Elevation gain/loss: +380 m | –60 m
Altitude: max 489 m | min 0 m
Moving time: 7 hours
Total time: 9.5 hours
The day begins in the peaceful setting of the ancient volcanic caldera. We leave the village behind and head inland until reaching the famous Amethyst Viewpoint. From here, we enjoy exceptional views of our destination: the coastline framed by the park’s main volcanic formations. Along the way we encounter remnants of old Mediterranean forests, fishermen’s and pirates’ settlements, and the striking fossilized cliffs of Los Escullos and its castle. To finish the stage, we follow a coastal dirt track offering panoramic views of the shoreline and its geological treasures. We end this day in the village of San José.
Stage 4: San José – Cabo de Gata Lighthouse
Distance: From 14 km
Elevation gain/loss: +315 m | –290 m
Altitude: max 370 m | min 2 m
Moving time: 6 hours
Total time: 7.5 hours
Our final day of adventure. From San José, we visit one of the most famous coastal areas: the renowned beaches of Los Genoveses and Mónsul. For the more adventurous, some of the hidden coves of El Barronal can also be explored. Returning to our main route and passing the great shifting dune of Mónsul, we continue toward the final beaches before climbing up to the Vela Blanca Tower. At the summit, we enjoy breathtaking views of the path we’ve walked and of our journey’s final destination: the Cabo de Gata Lighthouse. From the top we descend to explore the last black-sand beaches and coastal paths that showcase the Mediterranean’s richness. We then enjoy the sunset and the famous Sirenas viewpoint before returning to our accommodation for a farewell dinner.
Reserva tu experiencia
Digital Disconnect & Natural Recharge
Switch off the noise to reconnect with yourself
At Camino del Cabo, we’d like to suggest something quite unusual these days:
“Switch off your mobile phone completely during your trip.”
We know it might sound a bit intimidating at first, but trust us, let yourself be guided. It’s all for a greater purpose waiting for you. Listen to the call of nature. And don’t worry, we offer plenty of alternatives and support, so it doesn’t have to feel like an all-or-nothing decision.
Our recommendations:
- Carry your phone with you, but keep it switched off. You can always use it in case of an emergency.
- Use your phone only once you’re back at the accommodation, 30–60 minutes before dinner. If you can’t resist, you may also use it for 15 minutes after meals.
- Bring your camera, digital or analog. If you enjoy photography, don’t hesitate.
How we help:
Analog photography service:
Each participant receives up to 10 printed photos included in the trip. Our guide will carry an analog camera, and at the end of the trip you’ll get to see all the photos. If you’d like more, you can purchase extra film.Digital photography service:So you don’t have to say, “But I need my phone to take photos,” our guide will carry a FHD digital camera to take as many pictures as you need.
Feel again, without filters, without rush, without notifications.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us.
This is everything you need to know at a glance; but since we know you may still have questions, we’ve prepared a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to make sure nothing is left unclear.