The park has a great diversity of sand and pebble beaches. From the long "bounty beaches" near San Jose to the small cosy places that are only accessible via a mountain path. You can find an overview of where to find everything on the official website of the park. We like to go to Cala del Plomo ourselves, but the children prefer to go to the beach in Aqua Amarga or Las Negras to play with other children.

There are several diving schools in the area. Almost every seaside village has one. The nearest is in the village of Las Negras. http://www.buceolasnegras.com/

The Cabo de Gata is ideal for walking. Especially in autumn, winter and spring you can enjoy a nice walk In the summer you can also walk, but then shorter trips are recommended due to the heat. There are countless hiking and mountain biking trails throughout the area. The easiest way to find them is to go to a tourist office in Las Negras or Rodalquillar and buy a detailed map of the area. When walking, try to avoid private and hunting grounds. You can recognize them by the black and white signs you encounter; Coto Privada (private land) or Coto de Caza (hunting site).

It is also nice to walk from the village of Nijar through the foothills of the Sierra Alhamilla to the village of Huebro. This is called the Route de aqua (route of water) because you constantly walk along the stream of spring water that streams down from the mountains. As you walk, you come across numerous dilapidated water mills. In the Sierra Alhamilla behind Nijar, a half-hour drive away, you can take long mountain walks. The nature reserve of Karst and Yesos, about 45 minutes away from Sorbas, is also worth a visit due to all the caves and canons.

Over the centuries, mining has played a large part in the history of the area. The now-abandoned gold and silver mines can be found in and around Rodalquilar. They make for a beautiful visit