Agua Amarga - Fishing village which, in recent years, has seen controlled tourist development. A quiet and sheltered bay with a magnificent beach. This is a very popular place to enjoy beach life, both in the summer and winter. There are various aquatic activities on offer. English is spoken widely, although it is predominantly a Spanish resort.

Bedar - Situated in the foothills of the mountain range of the same name, Bédar still retains the charm and tranquility of times gone by. It saw years of prosperity during the exploitation of the lead mines in El Pinar. In the mountains you will find groups of very pretty farm houses which are good examples of rural architecture. The village, with its steep, narrow streets, situated in a priveliged position and dedicated mostly to agriculture, forms a great vantage point from which to look out over incredible views.

Los Gallardos - An agricultural community situated inland between the mountains of Bédar, Los Filabres and Cabrera. The route down the Río de Aguas canyon, where the Higuera and La Cueva mills are to be found, is particularly beautiful. A fertile water meadow where small springs abound. There are rock climbing trails up the walls of the canyon. An ideal place for horse riding.

Mojacar - Ancient in origin and arabic in appearance, Mojácar spills down a hill in the foothills of the Sierra Cabrera. In spite of the slow destruction that it has been subjected to, it preserves its peculiar structure of stepped terraces and charming narrow little streets. Down the hill, on the coast, are more than five kilometers of beachfront along which there has been considerable urban development. Notably, there are twelve kilometers of virgin beaches and coves which reach to the borders of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. Mojácar attracts visitors from all over the globe and a great many find themselves returning, often to live. Mojácar is undoubtedly the most cosmopolitan place in the whole region.

Cuevas del Almanzora - A predominantly agricultural town, with a large commercial section. In the well laid out old part of town there are many examples of its past economic splendour and nobility, which were due to the exploitation of the Sierra Almagrera mines. The cave dwelling quarter deserves a visit, and there are many grand old houses,remains of a past era of prosperity, mainly due to the mining activity during the last century.

Garrucha - A fishing town, which in the 19th century was already a summer holiday spot for landowners and mining executives, of whose luxurious mansions scant testimony survives. The life of the town revolves around the fishing industry, the port, commerce and the numerous restaurants, specializing in fish, which have sprung up along the seaside promenade. Its port, used for fishing boats, merchant ships and pleasure craft, is the town's main reference point.

Nijar - At 250m above sea level, on the hillside surrounded by lush green fields, Níjar is a small village with narrow streets and whitewashed houses, known mostly for its handicrafts. Perched high on the mountain side behind Níjar is Huebro, a tiny village with an ancient fort. From here magnificent panoramas can be enjoyed.

Cabo de Gara - The Cabo de Gata-Níjar Terrestrial and Marine Park, covers an area of 38.000 terrestrial hectares and 12.000 marine hectares, and extends from the extreme east of the bay of Alméria to the southern part of the Sierra Cabrera, through the districts of Alméria, Níjar and Carboneras, forming a group of landscapes unique in Europe, with extraordinary botanical, zoological and archaeological variety. The maritime villages of San Miguel de Cabo de Gata, San José, Las Negras, Los Escullos, La Isleta del Moro, Agua Amarga, all with magnificent beaches. Outside the limits of the Natural Park you find Níjar, known for its textiles and pottery.