Just some 43 kilometers away from Almería, San Jose is a beautiful small town nestled in a wide sheltered Bay along the coastline of the Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata - Nijar. A Natural wide Bay is formed by two zones of volcanic rock, typical to the Sierra de Gata, which also forms many virgin beaches and coves nearby which are ideal for sunbathers wishing for peace and tranquility..

Only recently discovered by tourism, San Jose now boasts two ports, One for fishing and one for sports and a small number chalets and apartments have sprung up to cater for the increasing number of tourists who have `discovered´ it´s charms.

The wide beach and sheltered inlet offer excellent opportunities for all kinds of watersport and nature lovers can follow beautiful cliff side tracks along the coast and enjoy the majestic landscape. Crystal clear waters and an abundance of marine wildlife makes a perfect setting for underwater diving and photography.