A cove with no road, reached only on foot or by boat from Las Negras. Turquoise water, a ruined watchtower and a small community that lives there all year round.
Cala de San Pedro is one of the most unusual corners of Cabo de Gata: an inlet with no road access, hemmed in between mountains and sea. Watching over it are the ruins of San Pedro castle, with a 16th-century watchtower built to protect the cove and its spring from Barbary pirate raids.
It is one of the few coves on the coast with a natural freshwater spring and vegetation, which has allowed a small, alternative community to settle there for much of the year. It is reached only by walking around 3 km from Las Negras (close to an hour along a coastal trail) or by water taxi, a 10-15 minute trip.
Highlights
- Unspoilt cove with no road access
- Natural freshwater spring, rare in the area
- 16th-century castle and tower ruins
- Alternative atmosphere and a settled community
Good to know
- Bring enough water, hiking footwear and sun protection: the trail is exposed and without shade
- In summer, consider the water taxi to avoid the heat of the walk
- There are no beach bars or facilities; respect the surroundings and the people who live there
- Naturism is practised in this area
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