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Wild unspoilt beaches |
San José is a delightful small
township of 175 souls in Almería province, nowadays proving
increasingly popular as a holiday resort. It is located around a
shallow bay towards the south end of Cabo de Gata. There is a refreshing
lack of high-rise development here, and the town has sandy streets,
a natural park and one of the finest beaches on the Cabo de Gata
located along a dirt road to the Southwest of town.
Another popular beach is Playa de los Genoveses,
which is approximately a kilometre long with shallow waters and
rocky headlands at each end, while Playa de Mónsul, just
2.5 kilometres away, is one of the most unusual beaches in the area
being surrounded by huge lumps of volcanic rock with fine grey sand.
The main street in the town is Calle Correo where
the park is located, as well as several shops and the tourist office
which is open daily except Sunday and can advise on accommodation,
as well as activities well-suited to the area, such as bicycle rental,
horse riding, boat trips, Land rover tours and windsurfing.
 There are several places to stay in San José,
including a campsite, around 300 metres from the beach, a youth
hostel, run by the local municipality and, for those seeking more
of a hideaway, the Refugio Mediterráneo de Gata on Cala Higuera
comprising eight cosy, rustic rooms, some with an adjacent kitchen.
There are also several more conventional hotels, including the top
of the range Hotel San José in Barriada de San José
with just eight rooms and stunning views of the town. The restaurant
here is reckoned to be the best in town, although the seafood restaurants
lining the harbour are also excellent and comparatively inexpensive.
A popular walk from here is to the charming hamlet
of Los Esculios, which is reached along a track northeast of San
José.
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