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Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Location: Costa de Almeria, Andalucia.
Area: 45,663 hectares.
Geological Features: Volcanic Mountain Range, made up of 3 volcanoes and is the largest volcanic rock formation in Spain.
Information points: The Visitors centre at Los Amoladeras has a great exhibition for the Cabo de Gata and information about walks and activities. It is open daily from June to September, 10am - 2pm and 6pm - 8pm. From October to May, Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 2pm and 4pm - 6pm (6pm-8pm April - May)
The Cabo de Gata is a jewel of the Almeria coastline, here can be found gorgeous hidden coves with white sandy beaches, surrounded by up to 100m high craggy cliffs. From these beaches you can experience a very special shoreline, dotted with small rocky islands and for the divers among you extensive coral reefs teeming with marine life. There many things to do here - snorkelling, diving, sailing, sea kayaking, windsurfing and fishing in abundance.
On land you can go horse trekking, mountain biking and 4x4 guided trips through the fantastic, semi desert, salt pans, salt marshes and dry river beds. There are many rare and endangered plants and fauna inhabiting this arid landscape. The Salinas of the Cabo de Gata also serves as on of the most important wetland bird breeding areas in Spain.
This is a must see for all visitors to Costa de Almeria
Sierra María-Los Vélez Natural Park
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Natural Areas Desierto de Tabernas Natural Area Sierra de Alamilla Natural Area Karst en Yesos de Sorbas Natural Area Punta Entinas-Sabinar Natural Area Alborán Natural Area
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Natural Reserves Albufera de Adra Natural Reserve
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Natural Monuments Arrecife Barrera de Posidonia Natural Monument Isla de Terreros e Isla Negra Natural Monument Isla de San Andrés Natural Monument Piedra Lobera Natural Monument Sabina Albar Natural Monument
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