Set off on a journey through one of Spain’s most unspoiled and captivating coastal landscapes—the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park in Almería. This rugged stretch of southeastern coastline is a rare gem, where volcanic cliffs, hidden coves, and shimmering turquoise waters meet desert-like plains and sleepy whitewashed village.
What was once a small fishing village is now the most important touristic hub of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar National Park. San José is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in Almería province and also has some of the most spectacular beaches on the Costa Almería.
Festivals in San José: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, the Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January, Carnavales, Carnival is traditionally celebrated in February, Semana Santa Holy Week processions, dates can vary.
Now one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Cabo de Gata nature reserve, San José has an abundance of restaurants, tapas bars and cafés to accommodate the influx of tourists that descend upon the town all year round.
San José sits beside a shallow bay at the south end of the Cabo de Gata Natural Area. Once a small eighteenth-century fishing village, it is now the most important touristic hub of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar National Park; this tourism has supplanted fishing as the town’s principal economy.
Tourist Office in San José.
San José is well-known for its natural beauty and prestine beaches. Way off the beaten track, this idyllic resort is located right next to the Cabo de Gata Nature Reserve. Having managed to avoid the onslaught of high-rise apartment blocks and hotels that so often dominate the Spanish coastal towns.
Clash frontman Joe Strummer had two daughters with his partner Gaby Salter: Jazz Domino Holly Mellor, born on18 November 1983, and Lola Maybellene Mellor, born on 12 January 1986.
Facing the beachfront, Doña Pakyta offers 4-star accommodation in San José and features a garden, shared lounge and terrace. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from San Jose Beach and around 1.9 km from Playa de los Genoveses.
This converted 18th-century farmhouse, set in Almeria’s Cabo de Gata Nature Reserve, is 700 metres from San José Beach. It offers horse riding facilities, an outdoor pool and tennis court.
Cortijo El Sotillo’s traditional Almerian architecture and distinctive yellow colour blend in with the surrounding landscape.
In 1987 Alex Cox, director of film "Sid and Nancy", was planning a concert tour in Nicaragua but it was not feasible. Plan B was a hastily conceived western parody called "Straight to Hell" filmed as a Spaghetti Western in Almeria..
