Karting, desert buggies, boat trips to the coves, an aquarium and water parks: leisure ideas across the province, a short hop from Alhama.
A selection of leisure activities across Almería province, sorted by distance from Alhama, to round out your stay: from adrenaline (karting, buggy) to family days out (aquarium, water parks, the capital's big park) and boat trips along Cabo de Gata.
Directory verified in July 2026. Prices, opening hours and seasonal calendars change often: always confirm on the operator's website before you go.
Guided buggy tours through the Tabernas desert and the Sierra Alhamilla, across cinematic landscapes.
Outdoor karting circuit of around 850 m in Roquetas de Mar, with karts for adults and children.
Large free public park in Almería city, with big themed children's play areas.
Roquetas de Mar's aquarium follows the water cycle from the Amazon to a one-million-litre ocean tank where bull sharks swim: two million litres in all, plus experiences like the shark cage dive.
The largest water park in Almería province: 45,000 m² of slides, pools and gardens just 800 metres from Las Salinas beach in Roquetas de Mar.
Boat trips of about 2 h through the coves of Cabo de Gata, departing from Agua Amarga or Las Negras.
Vera-Playa's veteran water park, open since 1999: a dozen attractions from the vertiginous Kamikaze to the 482-metre Black Flash, plus the Aqualandia kids' zone.
Frequently asked questions
The Roquetas Aquarium, the Mario Park (Roquetas) and AquaVera (Vera) water parks in summer, and Almería city's large, free Parque de las Familias with themed play areas. For some adventure, buggy tours across the Tabernas desert.
Yes. Operators such as Los Ojos del Cabo run roughly 2-hour boat trips through the Natural Park's coves, with stops to swim and snorkel, departing from Agua Amarga or Las Negras depending on the weather.
No. Mario Park and AquaVera open only in the summer season, with calendars that change yearly. The Almería Aquarium, however, is open all year. Confirm dates and times on each one's website.
No. The Tabernas desert buggies are suitable for drivers with no prior experience and the routes are guided. There are 1 to 6-seat vehicles and routes of varying length.