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From Almeria: Tabernas Desert 4WD joyriding Tour

From Almeria: Tabernas Desert 4WD joyriding Tour

Enjoy a 4WD joyriding in Europe’s only desert landscape on this scenic drive through the Tabernas Desert, situated between the Sierra de los Filabres and the Sierra de Alhamilla. Boasting over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, annual rainfall of a mere 200 millimeters and temperatures ranging from 23° F to 118° F (-5°C to 48°C), the gray tones of the desert’s gullies, ravines, and other geological formations turn golden when the sun rests on them at sunset. Essential to the history of cinema in Almeria, Tabernas Desert served as a location for hundreds of movies, including “Lawrence of Arabia.” Dozens of spaghetti westerns, such as “A Fistful of Dollars, “For a Few Dollars More,” and “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly,” gave rise to an era of rampant shooting. Adventure stories war films, and science fiction films have all made use of the landscape, including “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” “Conan the Barbarian", "Game of Thrones", or "The Crown". Marvel at the desert’s similarity to the American badlands, and the deserts of north Africa and Arabia. En route, you will learn about the geological formation of this extraordinary place, including the flora and fauna that somehow manage to survive there.

From Seville: Granada Day Trip with Alhambra and Albaicín

From Seville: Granada Day Trip with Alhambra and Albaicín

Depart Seville and journey to the city of Granada to take a tour of the historic Alhambra, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site (if option selected) for its cultural importance and architectural beauty. Benefit from the services of an official tour guide and expert interpreter of the heritage of the city and fortress, built for the Nasrid emirs who ruled Spain in the 13th and 14th centuries. Marvel at the fortifications of the Alcazaba (citadel), built to protect the city's post-Roman districts, including the Moorish suburb of "El Albayzín." Admire the beauty of the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife, the summer pleasure gardens of the Emir. Next, drive to the center of Granada for lunch (own expense). Then, take a guided walk of the UNESCO-protected Albaicín district where the winding streets are reflective of its Medieval Moorish past. Stroll past whitewashed houses and encounter age-old churches and flower-filled balconies. Stop to take in the spectacular panoramas over the Alhambra fortress perched on its hill.  If option selected, explore the surroundings of the Alhambra on your own, see ancient towers and stunning views of Granada. Discover hidden paths, shaded by cypress trees, admire the Charles V Palace. Return to Seville at the end of your historical adventure, and get dropped off at your original starting point.

Cabo de Gata: Kayak & Snorkel Excursion in Natural Park

Cabo de Gata: Kayak & Snorkel Excursion in Natural Park

Welcome to an unforgettable adventure with Xplora Almería in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park! ‍♂️ Kayak and Snorkel Excursion in Volcanic Paradise Get ready to live a unique experience in one of the only virgin parks in Spain. Our activity will begin with an introductory kayak handling course, ideal for everyone to feel comfortable and safe. Afterwards, we will set sail towards the impressive cliffs and beaches of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, the only volcanic park on the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy the spectacular colors of the crystal clear water as we paddle through this volcanic paradise. ️✨ During the tour, we will make different stops in coves and cliffs, where the guide will explain the curiosities, stories and distribution of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. Halfway through the route, we will make a technical stop to give you the snorkeling equipment. Here, the guide will take an underwater tour, showing you the seabed full of posidonia and the abundant marine life that inhabits these waters. Once the snorkeling activity is finished, we will begin the trip back to the starting point, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink while we discuss the anecdotes of the excursion with the guides. Excursion Details: Duration: 3 hours Meeting Point: Playa de las Negras Includes: Complete kayak and snorkel equipment (new and renewed material), expert guide, Zodiac type support boat, FULLHD photo report, insurance. Photographic Report: We make a photographic report in FULLHD and send the photographs within 24 hours so you can relive your adventure over and over again. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature in its purest state and live an adventure that you will remember forever. Our tours are ideal for all ages and experience levels! So bring your family, friends or come alone and make new friends along the way. Reserve your place now and get ready for an experience full of joy, laughter and discoveries.

Cabo de Gata: Natural Park Kayaking and Snorkel Excursion

Cabo de Gata: Natural Park Kayaking and Snorkel Excursion

Get to know the magnificent Cabo de Gata and Níjar Natural Park from the sea. Explore the coastline by kayak before snorkeling in the clear waters an observing the underwater landscape. Before embarking, learn basic paddling and kayaking techniques and listen to safety instructions. Venture out down the coast, spotting a number of coves and rock formation that are inaccessible by land and only visible from the sea. Navigate in and out of rocky caves. Get up close to sheer volcanic cliffs. Learn about the wildlife and geology of the natural park, one of most protected areas in Spain due to ecological, historical, anthropological, and geological significance.  Stop in a hidden cove in the marine reserve to go swimming before paddling back to the beach where you started.

Almeria: Horse Riding Tour Through the Tabernas Desert

Almeria: Horse Riding Tour Through the Tabernas Desert

Unleash your inner cowboy on a guided horseback ride into the Tabernas Desert. Stop along the route to learn about the natural environment, nature, geology, history, and cinema. On arrival at the ranch, be welcomed by the guide who will provide you with your equipment and introduce you to your horse. Once ready you will receive a short training session to get to grips with animal-friendly horse riding. Then, everyone will set off on a tour tailored to the participants' level, supervised by an instructor. Follow the "Desierto de Tabernas" ride for an introduction to the desert. Cross an open area of desert, with views of the mythical "Llano del Búho" and "La Tortuga". Ride through these unique landscapes and admire their geological formations. See where hundreds of film and TV productions have been filmed, such as Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones, Exodus, The Sisters Brothers, or The Crown among many others. Later, return to the ranch, where you will say goodbye to your horse. Route for all levels. The tour is carried out at the rhythm of the lowest level since it is a pleasured and quiet activity through the desert environment and the experience of riding a horse. If there are higher levels in the group and the monitor considers it is convenient and possible, at the end of the tour, the experienced ones will be able to trot or gallop together with the monitor or at riding arena of the rancho. We remind our customers that Malcaminos offers a tour of 3 hours specially designed for confirmed experienced which can be booked at GYG website. This standard tour has 2 options depending on the environmental conditions and in case some of the participants have booked also our 4x4 tour.

San José: Cabo de Gata Natural Park Kayak and Snorkel Tour

San José: Cabo de Gata Natural Park Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Enjoy a kayaking and snorkeling adventure that is suitable for beginners from San José in Almeria. Start with a safety and instructional briefing to increase your comfort during the trip. Dive into the history of the area with commentary from your guide. Meet your guide at the activity provider's stand on the San José Beach. Your guide will let you know how to use the snorkeling and kayaking gear to ensure that you are confident in the water.  Set off along the coast to see the Cueva del Tabaco, Cala Higuera, and the Cala Higuera point. Cool off along the way with snorkeling stops that allow you to uncover the park's stunning marine biodiversity.  Learn about the history of San José and the pirates of Cabo de Gata. Find out how the Castle of San José was of great importance against these attacks. Find out about the natural formations that you pass along the way. 

Almería: Visit to the shelters of the Spanish Civil War

Almería: Visit to the shelters of the Spanish Civil War

Get to know the refuges of the Spanish Civil War in Almería. Some 4.5-kilometer underground galleries were built to shelter about 40,000 people during bombings. With this visit you will be able to see nearly 1 kilometer of galleries with a guide telling anecdotes about their hidden histories. Admire a small hospital with an operating room, as well as one of the private rooms where, if you look at the walls, you will see works art that children left behind. Descend 9 meters underground, or, if you are brave, a full 16 meters, and discover an old and fascinating pantry. A unique, unmissable experience.

Almeria: Spanish Civil War Shelters Ticket and Official Tour

Almeria: Spanish Civil War Shelters Ticket and Official Tour

Join a guided tour through one of the largest underground shelters built during the Spanish Civil War. Learn about the site from a guide and explore the network along the Paseo de Almeria. Discover one of the largest Civil War Refuges in Spain, built by Guillermo Langle to protect the population of Almeria during the Spanish Civil War. Travel through about 1 km of underground galleries that run along the Paseo de Almeria. Admire the feats of engineering that made this shelter possible, a marvelous work by engineers that makes this shelter one of the most well-known and largest shelters in Spain and Europe.

Civil war shelters Almeria

Civil war shelters Almeria

In this one-hour tour you will see the largest man-made anti-aircraft galleries open to the public. The visit begins with a video of testimonies of local people who lived through the war, to later go down to the gallery. We will walk through almost one kilometer of the main gallery discovering its secrets, how they were built and several rooms that make them totally unique. We will also explain part of the history of what Almeria's citizens lived through. An essential place for being one of the most important civil engineering works of the European continent and with which we can discover how the civil war was lived in Almeria.

Cabo de Gata: Yacht Tour to the 5 Best Beaches

Cabo de Gata: Yacht Tour to the 5 Best Beaches

Start your coastal cruise in the traditional fishing port of Carboneras. Sail to la Cala del Corral and las Salinicas. Admire the crystal-clear waters and volcanic cliffs of Playa de los Muertos.  Then, navigate the Cabo de Mesa Roldan. See its fossilized coral reef and the Mesa Roldán Lighthouse. Continue on to Cala Puente, Cala Sorbas, and Cala Castillo until you arrive at the small fishing town of Agua Amarga. Marvel at the best views of this small town from the sea. Drop anchor at the secluded Cala de Enmedio. Enjoy a relaxing bath in its crystal clear waters.

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From Almeria: Tabernas Desert 4WD joyriding Tour

From Almeria: Tabernas Desert 4WD joyriding Tour

Enjoy a 4WD joyriding in Europe’s only desert landscape on this scenic drive through the Tabernas Desert, situated between the Sierra de los Filabres and the Sierra de Alhamilla. Boasting over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, annual rainfall of a mere 200 millimeters and temperatures ranging from 23° F to 118° F (-5°C to 48°C), the gray tones of the desert’s gullies, ravines, and other geological formations turn golden when the sun rests on them at sunset. Essential to the history of cinema in Almeria, Tabernas Desert served as a location for hundreds of movies, including “Lawrence of Arabia.” Dozens of spaghetti westerns, such as “A Fistful of Dollars, “For a Few Dollars More,” and “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly,” gave rise to an era of rampant shooting. Adventure stories war films, and science fiction films have all made use of the landscape, including “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” “Conan the Barbarian", "Game of Thrones", or "The Crown". Marvel at the desert’s similarity to the American badlands, and the deserts of north Africa and Arabia. En route, you will learn about the geological formation of this extraordinary place, including the flora and fauna that somehow manage to survive there.

From Seville: Granada Day Trip with Alhambra and Albaicín

From Seville: Granada Day Trip with Alhambra and Albaicín

Depart Seville and journey to the city of Granada to take a tour of the historic Alhambra, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site (if option selected) for its cultural importance and architectural beauty. Benefit from the services of an official tour guide and expert interpreter of the heritage of the city and fortress, built for the Nasrid emirs who ruled Spain in the 13th and 14th centuries. Marvel at the fortifications of the Alcazaba (citadel), built to protect the city's post-Roman districts, including the Moorish suburb of "El Albayzín." Admire the beauty of the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife, the summer pleasure gardens of the Emir. Next, drive to the center of Granada for lunch (own expense). Then, take a guided walk of the UNESCO-protected Albaicín district where the winding streets are reflective of its Medieval Moorish past. Stroll past whitewashed houses and encounter age-old churches and flower-filled balconies. Stop to take in the spectacular panoramas over the Alhambra fortress perched on its hill.  If option selected, explore the surroundings of the Alhambra on your own, see ancient towers and stunning views of Granada. Discover hidden paths, shaded by cypress trees, admire the Charles V Palace. Return to Seville at the end of your historical adventure, and get dropped off at your original starting point.

Cabo de Gata: Kayak & Snorkel Excursion in Natural Park

Cabo de Gata: Kayak & Snorkel Excursion in Natural Park

Welcome to an unforgettable adventure with Xplora Almería in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park! ‍♂️ Kayak and Snorkel Excursion in Volcanic Paradise Get ready to live a unique experience in one of the only virgin parks in Spain. Our activity will begin with an introductory kayak handling course, ideal for everyone to feel comfortable and safe. Afterwards, we will set sail towards the impressive cliffs and beaches of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, the only volcanic park on the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy the spectacular colors of the crystal clear water as we paddle through this volcanic paradise. ️✨ During the tour, we will make different stops in coves and cliffs, where the guide will explain the curiosities, stories and distribution of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. Halfway through the route, we will make a technical stop to give you the snorkeling equipment. Here, the guide will take an underwater tour, showing you the seabed full of posidonia and the abundant marine life that inhabits these waters. Once the snorkeling activity is finished, we will begin the trip back to the starting point, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink while we discuss the anecdotes of the excursion with the guides. Excursion Details: Duration: 3 hours Meeting Point: Playa de las Negras Includes: Complete kayak and snorkel equipment (new and renewed material), expert guide, Zodiac type support boat, FULLHD photo report, insurance. Photographic Report: We make a photographic report in FULLHD and send the photographs within 24 hours so you can relive your adventure over and over again. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature in its purest state and live an adventure that you will remember forever. Our tours are ideal for all ages and experience levels! So bring your family, friends or come alone and make new friends along the way. Reserve your place now and get ready for an experience full of joy, laughter and discoveries.

Cabo de Gata: Natural Park Kayaking and Snorkel Excursion

Cabo de Gata: Natural Park Kayaking and Snorkel Excursion

Get to know the magnificent Cabo de Gata and Níjar Natural Park from the sea. Explore the coastline by kayak before snorkeling in the clear waters an observing the underwater landscape. Before embarking, learn basic paddling and kayaking techniques and listen to safety instructions. Venture out down the coast, spotting a number of coves and rock formation that are inaccessible by land and only visible from the sea. Navigate in and out of rocky caves. Get up close to sheer volcanic cliffs. Learn about the wildlife and geology of the natural park, one of most protected areas in Spain due to ecological, historical, anthropological, and geological significance.  Stop in a hidden cove in the marine reserve to go swimming before paddling back to the beach where you started.

Almeria: Horse Riding Tour Through the Tabernas Desert

Almeria: Horse Riding Tour Through the Tabernas Desert

Unleash your inner cowboy on a guided horseback ride into the Tabernas Desert. Stop along the route to learn about the natural environment, nature, geology, history, and cinema. On arrival at the ranch, be welcomed by the guide who will provide you with your equipment and introduce you to your horse. Once ready you will receive a short training session to get to grips with animal-friendly horse riding. Then, everyone will set off on a tour tailored to the participants' level, supervised by an instructor. Follow the "Desierto de Tabernas" ride for an introduction to the desert. Cross an open area of desert, with views of the mythical "Llano del Búho" and "La Tortuga". Ride through these unique landscapes and admire their geological formations. See where hundreds of film and TV productions have been filmed, such as Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones, Exodus, The Sisters Brothers, or The Crown among many others. Later, return to the ranch, where you will say goodbye to your horse. Route for all levels. The tour is carried out at the rhythm of the lowest level since it is a pleasured and quiet activity through the desert environment and the experience of riding a horse. If there are higher levels in the group and the monitor considers it is convenient and possible, at the end of the tour, the experienced ones will be able to trot or gallop together with the monitor or at riding arena of the rancho. We remind our customers that Malcaminos offers a tour of 3 hours specially designed for confirmed experienced which can be booked at GYG website. This standard tour has 2 options depending on the environmental conditions and in case some of the participants have booked also our 4x4 tour.

San José: Cabo de Gata Natural Park Kayak and Snorkel Tour

San José: Cabo de Gata Natural Park Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Enjoy a kayaking and snorkeling adventure that is suitable for beginners from San José in Almeria. Start with a safety and instructional briefing to increase your comfort during the trip. Dive into the history of the area with commentary from your guide. Meet your guide at the activity provider's stand on the San José Beach. Your guide will let you know how to use the snorkeling and kayaking gear to ensure that you are confident in the water.  Set off along the coast to see the Cueva del Tabaco, Cala Higuera, and the Cala Higuera point. Cool off along the way with snorkeling stops that allow you to uncover the park's stunning marine biodiversity.  Learn about the history of San José and the pirates of Cabo de Gata. Find out how the Castle of San José was of great importance against these attacks. Find out about the natural formations that you pass along the way. 

Almería: Visit to the shelters of the Spanish Civil War

Almería: Visit to the shelters of the Spanish Civil War

Get to know the refuges of the Spanish Civil War in Almería. Some 4.5-kilometer underground galleries were built to shelter about 40,000 people during bombings. With this visit you will be able to see nearly 1 kilometer of galleries with a guide telling anecdotes about their hidden histories. Admire a small hospital with an operating room, as well as one of the private rooms where, if you look at the walls, you will see works art that children left behind. Descend 9 meters underground, or, if you are brave, a full 16 meters, and discover an old and fascinating pantry. A unique, unmissable experience.

Almeria: Spanish Civil War Shelters Ticket and Official Tour

Almeria: Spanish Civil War Shelters Ticket and Official Tour

Join a guided tour through one of the largest underground shelters built during the Spanish Civil War. Learn about the site from a guide and explore the network along the Paseo de Almeria. Discover one of the largest Civil War Refuges in Spain, built by Guillermo Langle to protect the population of Almeria during the Spanish Civil War. Travel through about 1 km of underground galleries that run along the Paseo de Almeria. Admire the feats of engineering that made this shelter possible, a marvelous work by engineers that makes this shelter one of the most well-known and largest shelters in Spain and Europe.

Civil war shelters Almeria

Civil war shelters Almeria

In this one-hour tour you will see the largest man-made anti-aircraft galleries open to the public. The visit begins with a video of testimonies of local people who lived through the war, to later go down to the gallery. We will walk through almost one kilometer of the main gallery discovering its secrets, how they were built and several rooms that make them totally unique. We will also explain part of the history of what Almeria's citizens lived through. An essential place for being one of the most important civil engineering works of the European continent and with which we can discover how the civil war was lived in Almeria.

Cabo de Gata: Yacht Tour to the 5 Best Beaches

Cabo de Gata: Yacht Tour to the 5 Best Beaches

Start your coastal cruise in the traditional fishing port of Carboneras. Sail to la Cala del Corral and las Salinicas. Admire the crystal-clear waters and volcanic cliffs of Playa de los Muertos.  Then, navigate the Cabo de Mesa Roldan. See its fossilized coral reef and the Mesa Roldán Lighthouse. Continue on to Cala Puente, Cala Sorbas, and Cala Castillo until you arrive at the small fishing town of Agua Amarga. Marvel at the best views of this small town from the sea. Drop anchor at the secluded Cala de Enmedio. Enjoy a relaxing bath in its crystal clear waters.

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If you are looking for a unique adventure, you cannot miss the 4x4 tour through the Tabernas Desert. From the very first moment, the tour is super dynamic and entertaining. Time flies by as you drive through the desert. Best of all, at each strategic stop they show you frames from the films shot in that same location, which makes the experience even more fascinating. Dalila, our guide, is very friendly and passionate about the geology of the area. You can tell she loves sharing her knowledge and her explanation of the desert and its geological history is detailed but at the same time very accessible. In addition, the tour includes enough time to take photos at each stop, allowing you to capture those unique moments and memories. Without a doubt, it is a highly recommended experience for any nature and/or film lover.

Everything was very well organized. The only thing I didn't like was the place where we stopped for breakfast, however, everything else was fine. Petra is an excellent guide and very funny.

The best part of the tour, without a doubt, was our guide Marcos. He was in charge of transporting us back in time and imagining the Almería of those times. 100% recommended.

The trip was beautiful and a special thanks to our guide Ruth, she was really good and very prepared, she really treated us like family.

It's hard to say with just one visit what could be improved... it seems more than satisfactory at the moment