Walking in Costa Almeria

If you enjoy plenty of sunshine but prefer to get away from the crowds this is the trip for you. This tour offers a varied itinerary which takes in the sparking coastline of the Mediterranean as well as the desert-like interior landscapes. Daily walks are between 9 and 16km (with one optional loop walk around Rodalquilar of 20km) and ascents/descents are up to 460m (or up to 560m for the Rodalquilar loop). The terrain is of a fairly rugged and rocky nature with some steep drop-offs. Overnight stays are in simple but friendly 3* hotels and one 4* spa hotel in Rodalquilar.

Slower Adventures | Where walking and cycling meet easy-going exploring, our Slower Adventures are the perfect combination. Most days are filled with picturesque journeys with some free time to dive into the destination and experience the people, local food and culture as you go.

Multi Centre Walking | With a mix of loop and point-to-point walks stay 2 or 3 nights in one place which offers the chance to slow down and really explore a destination.

Coastal Walking, Off the Beaten Track

The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years

This walking tour is graded moderate overall. Walks are between 10-16km and there is an ascent/descent of between 258m to 479m each day. The optional loop walk from Rodalquilar is longer at 20km with up to 580m ascent  You will be walking on a combination of clifftop paths, sandy coves, and ramblas (dry stream beds). Overall the terrain can be quite rocky and rugged in nature and there are some steep drop-offs.

7 nights accommodation is included in your trip in a variety of simple but friendly 3 and 4* hotels. You can add extra nights at any point during your stay, and we particularly recommend extra nights in either Agua Amarga or San Jose for some relaxing time on the beach!

The accommodation we normally use is detailed below. We may sometimes have to use alternative hotels subject to availability but if this is the case we will always let you know when confirming your booking.

Single Rooms & Solo Walkers

This trip is not available to solo walkers due to remote nature of some of the walks. Single rooms are also available and  a single room supplement is payable.

Meals

7 breakfasts are included. Expect delicious Andalucian style breakfasts with bread, olive oil, tomatoes and jamon all being regularly featured! Lunches are not included. You can pick up lunch in the villages you pass by or stop along the way for a picnic. 2 evening meals are included in Rodalquilar. On the other nights, evening meals are available either from your hotel or a variety of local restaurants. The food is delicious in this part of the world and typical dishes include Cuajadera, a seafood stew and an abundance of tasty fried fish dishes. Your route notes have details for each day.

The routes on this trip are generally way-marked but can be unclear at times so you will need to follow the route notes and maps provided. We also provide you with access to the Macs Adventure Smartphone App, which you can use to navigate. We strongly recommend using this App, or at least having it on your phone ready to use should you ever be in any doubt about your direction. 

You can start your walk anytime between March and May, or between September and October. We do not offer this tour in the summer months of June through to August as the temperatures are simply too high for enjoyable walking.

Accommodation Location

We will always try and accommodate you at the locations detailed in your itinerary. Occasionally, because of limited availability, there is the option to be accommodated at an alternative location. In the unlikely event that we have to accommodate you elsewhere, we will advise you of this before confirming your booking.

Weather and Climate 

The climate in this part of the world makes for perfect walking conditions most of the year round and in fact, being semi-desert, it is one of the sunniest, driest parts of Spain experiencing annual rainfall of only around 200mm.

Almeria is the easiest airport to fly into, which is easily accessed by flights from across the UK and Europe. Airlines flying from the UK include low cost carriers such as Easyjet and Ryanair as well as British Airways.

Coming from the US, you would fly via Europe with airlines such as Vueling, and Iberia Airlines. There are regular scheduled flights between Madrid and Almeria.

On arriving in Almeria, an included transfer will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Agua Amarga (40min).

We can also arrange transfers to and from Malaga Airport (3hrs) for an additional charge. Please contact us for further details.

The closest airport is again Almeria. Several buses a day run from San Jose to Almeria (apart from a Sunday when there is only one bus) taking approx 1hr. From the bus station, take one of the regular shuttle buses between there and the airport (35min).

Private Transfers:

If you prefer we can arrange a private transfer from San Jose back to the airport for you for an additional cost.

Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight stay. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.