We know that the best thing of spending your holidays in the south is to enjoy swimming in the coves of crystal-clear water and the spectacular weather. Getting tanned with every sunbeam and spending time with our family and friends is what makes our days be already special.

But what if we tell you that we have something that is going to make your vacation truly unforgettable? If you are passionate about water sports and you are dying to sail the waters of the Mediterranean, going out to explore every corner of the coast of Almeria is something you can’t miss for anything in the world.

How are you going to make this possible? Nothing less than with a kayak route through Cabo de Gata. A very surprising place and with countless secrets in its Natural Park that you can discover from the sea. Not to mention that its coast is one of the best preserved in Europe!

So, if you are already looking forward to organizing a fun getaway, don’t wait any longer and read on, here we tell you everything in all details.

Where to rent a kayak in Cabo de Gata?

What makes the coast of Cabo de Gata special are its caves and rock formations, because, if you didn’t know yet, it is an enclave with volcanic origin. The access to these places is quite complicated and, therefore, we can’t think of a better way to do it than getting on a kayak and paddling following different routes to reach places you would not imagine and you could not otherwise. The excursions you can do are:

• La Fabriquilla: certainly, one of the most famous and that will not leave you indifferent at all, since you will have the opportunity to travel the best of this natural park through the sea and get to know the wonders of the seabed. It is a true dream experience, because you can paddle until you reach the Mermaid Reef. A place of impressive crystal waters that was baptized with this name by sailors who confused the silhouette of seals with those of a mermaid. And this does not end here, because the excursion will come to an end at Playa del Corralete, where, if you feel like more activity, you can dive into the water and snorkel.

• Las Negras: what can we tell you about this place... It is a small fishing village named after the volcanic rock mountain of Cerro Negro. Renting a kayak here will make your tour one of the most complete, because you can see in the distance towns like Agua Amarga until you reach the Polacra Natural Reserve, characterized by huge volcanic cliffs that will blow your mind. But if there is something for which we highlight this excursion and that makes it magical at any time is the visit to the Cueva de las Palomas, the largest of all this natural environment. • Los Volcanes: you can imagine why the route receives this name, and this is because you will begin the tour on the beach of Los Escullos, located in the town of Nijar, until you reach the Cerro del Fraile. From the sea you can contemplate the grandeur of this volcano, of course inactive! And from this area you can approach the Loma Pelada reserve, an unspoiled environment where you can enjoy nature in all its splendor. And as expected, here you will also see impressive cliffs up close.

• Cala Higuera: we finish with another of our favorite walks, the one that leaves from the beach of San José. You may be surprised by this meeting point, as it is one of the most frequented coves of this coastline. Don't worry, because what awaits you is an out-of-the-ordinary experience that will clear your head completely. You'll feel lucky to be in a kayak, because on this route you'll also have the chance to enter another of the impressive caves. In this case the Tabaco, which was a place of smuggling and refuge for sailors. You will finish in Cala Higuera, an extension of 200 meters bathed in crystal clear water where you can take a dip.

Who can rent a kayak in Cabo de Gata?

Anyone who knows how to swim and has enough strength to paddle for a long time can get into a kayak, although well, as much as strength... Let's say that anyone who is able to paddle until the muscles start to itch. Although well, as much as strength ... Let's say that rather whoever is able to paddle until the muscles start to itch. Don’t be too confident! It seems that by sitting down you won't be exercising your body, but, trust us, when you've been sitting there for a while, you'll start to feel it in your arms.

And if what worries you is your previous experience, that has an easy solution. It is not necessary to have knowledge about this sport to get on one of these boats, because at each rental point you will find instructors who will give you some basic instructions and even guide you throughout your excursion. So, if you are wondering if the little ones of the house can join this adventure, the answer is yes! You will have the possibility of renting a tandem canoe so that your child can participate in this fun experience and create a nice memory together.

When is the best time to do a kayaking excursion in Cabo de Gata?

The best thing about the south is that you will almost always find perfect weather and temperature to do any kind of water activity, although it is likely that sometimes the weather is not on your side and things get complicated. Even during the summer. Cabo de Gata is located in an area where the easterly and westerly winds can coincide, which makes the sea a little rougher than normal and your boat is somewhat unstable. Therefore, we recommend that in these cases you make a shorter excursion, avoid going into caves such as the Paloma or Tabaco and continue your way through the coves near the starting point.

And that's all! We hope this guide has been of great help and that you are ready to live the most fun maritime adventure. We already have everything ready for you so you can grab the paddles and go along the coast!