CASA BARRANCA

BED AND BREAKFAST

HUÉRCAL OVERA, ALMERIA SPAIN

National Parks

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

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

Natural Reserves

Albufera de Adra Natural Reserve

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