Níjar

Níjar is a municipality in Almería Province that spreads from inland areas toward the Mediterranean coast. The territory contains several population centers connected by local roads and rural pathways.

The area has been inhabited since the Mesolithic period, with Phoenician traders later establishing a religious site. These ancient settlements show how the region held strategic importance across different eras.

Local pottery and textile crafts carry forward techniques that families have practiced for centuries, shaping daily life and local markets. These handmade goods appear throughout homes and shops, connecting visitors to the region's working traditions.

The area is best explored by car, as the different population centers are spread across the municipality. Visitors should start from Níjar town for directions and then venture to other villages and coastal areas.

The municipality contains the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, featuring volcanic geology and extensive salt flats. This protected area remains less visited than many other Mediterranean coastal destinations.

Location: Almería Province

Capital city: Níjar

Elevation above the sea: 356 m

Part of: Notarial District of Almería, Metropolitan Comarca of Almería

Shares border with: Almería, Turrillas, Lucainena de las Torres, Carboneras

Website: http://nijar.es

GPS coordinates: 36.96556,-2.20639

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:16