🌿 Surroundings La Mela, Sorbas & Almería
Rust, nature and beaches in Andalusia
Those looking for 🌞 rest, space and the real Andalusia will feel right at home in the surroundings of La Mela, Sorbas and Almería. No mass tourism, but a varied landscape of 🌄 rugged nature, 🤍 white villages and 🏖️ some of the most beautiful beaches in southern Spain.
Cortijo MaSy is located in this quiet area and is the ideal base to discover Andalusia at your own pace.
🏡 La Mela – silence and space in the Andalusian countryside
La Mela is a small, rural hamlet in the municipality of Sorbas, in the province of Almería. The area is known for its silence, wide views and pure nature. Here you will mainly hear 🐦 birds, 🌬️ the wind through the olive trees and in the evenings the soothing silence of the countryside.
This is Andalusia as it was meant to be: simple, authentic and relaxing.
🌊 Nature & beach – from mountains to sea
🏞️ Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park
The Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park is one of the most pristine natural areas in Spain. You will find here volcanic landscapes, deserted beaches and 🌊 crystal-clear water.
Known beaches:
🏖️ Playa de los Genoveses – wide and quiet
🪨 Playa de Mónsul – iconic due to rock formations
🌴 Playa de las Negras – charming and small-scale
🥾 Cala de San Pedro – hidden cove, only accessible on foot or by boat
🔗 Cabo-de-gata-nijar-natural-park
🦩 Salinas de Cabo de Gata
The Salinas de Cabo de Gata consist of extensive salt pans where you can regularly spot 🦩 flamingos and other bird species.
🔗 Salinas-de-cabo-de-gata
🕳️ Unique geology – Cuevas de Sorbas
The Cuevas de Sorbas belong to the most remarkable caves in Spain. The gypsum karst system consists of passages, crystals and impressive formations that are millions of years old.
🔦 Visits are possible via guided routes with a guide.
🔗 https://cuevasdesorbas.com
🤍 Villages & culture in the surroundings
🏘️ Sorbas
The village of Sorbas is known for its ceramics tradition and is located above the caves. A nice place to walk around quietly.
🔗 https://www.andalucia.com/destinations/sorbas
🎨 Níjar
Níjar is a picturesque white village with artisanal shops for ceramics and textiles. Also the 🦋 Mariposario de Níjar is a nice stop.
🔗 https://www.andalucia.org/en/nijar
🔗 https://mariposariodenijar.com
🏰 Almería city
The city of Almería is about 30 minutes away and offers a nice mix of culture and history:
🏰 Alcazaba of Almería
⛪ the cathedral
🕯️ Museo Refugio de la Guerra Civil (underground shelters)
🔗 https://www.getyourguide.es/almeria-l1076/descubre-la-fascinante-alcazaba-historia-y-vistas-unicas-t592252/
🔗 https://www.turismoalmeria.com/museo-refugio-de-la-guerra-civil
🚶♀️ Activities for every type of traveler
In the surroundings of La Mela and Sorbas there is plenty to do:
🚶♂️ Hiking in Cabo de Gata and around the caves
🏖️ Beach activities on wide beaches and hidden coves
🏺 Ceramics workshops in Sorbas
🎬 Oasys MiniHollywood in the Tabernas desert
🔗https://minihollywoodoasys.com
🌞 The perfect base in Andalusia
What makes this region so special is the perfect balance between:
🌿 rest & nature
🏛️ culture & history
🌊 beach & sea
From Cortijo MaSy you can discover all this easily, while staying in silence, privacy and comfort.
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