San José (Almería)
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San José is a village and fishing port in the centre of Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata, in the Province of Almería, Spain. Its population in 2011 was 1012 inhabitants,[1] recorded by the INE.
San José | |
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Coordinates: 36°45′28″N 2°6′34″W | |
Country | Spain |
Region | Andalusia |
Province | Almería |
Comarca | Nijar |
Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 849 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
In recent years San José has experienced an increase in the number of visitors and is an easily accessible town from Almería Airport and the Autovía A-7. San José, as with all of the Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata, is most popular during the spring and summer months. San José boasts a few beaches, a few outside the town and within walking distance, such as Playa de los Genoveses, Playa de Mónsul and Cala de la Media Luna. There are several restaurants and tapas bars in San José. The local independently run tourist office is a reference point for activities in the Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata. Accommodation is plentiful although in summer some places can be fairly expensive and are quickly filled.