Walking

The countryside and coastal regions of Almeria are breathtaking and one of the best ways to appreciate the diversity of the natural scenery is on foot.
However unlike other parts of Europe it is sometimes hard to determine where it is safe just to park your car and trek off into the rustic unknown. There are few designated footpaths, aside from within the national and natural parks and it can be disquieting to find yourself suddenly surrounded by a field of bulls or in an area designated for hunting.

To avoid this use the information usually provided by tourist and information offices.

GR7
This is the designation of the footpath through Andalucia which forms part of the European route No. 4. The route is made up of itineraries, which are designed to avoid crossing or using tarmac roads or any roads used by traffic, wherever possible. It starts in the furthest southwest tip of Spain and crosses across the provinces covering approximately 1,250 kilometres of signposted footpaths some of which are in Almeria and Granada.

Vias Verdes
Spains vias verdes are one of Andalucias lesser known rural attractions and a great way to discover the countryside off the often well-beaten track.

In the 1960’s The Spanish government closed down much of the regional rail network. Since the early 1990’s they have been transforming these former railway lines into over 60 walkways nationwide (with 12 located in Andalucia) which can be used by walkers, cyclists horse riders and wheelchair users.