Cabo de Gata and the Tabernas desert by motorhome
Europe - Motorhome
Itinerary idea: Málaga, Tabernas desert, San José and Cabo de Gata, Las Negras and Rodalquilar, back to Málaga
Strengths: The driest and warmest climate of the 10 trips, volcanic beaches with no buildings, a real desert an hour from the sea, cheap direct flight, campsite open all year
Weaknesses: Two and a half hours' drive from Málaga each way, overnight motorhome parking banned in the park, Spanish holidaymakers at weekends around Easter
Children and safety: Volcanic beaches with calm water, short walks, a western-film desert, little shade
Weather: The driest place in Europe: days 18-20 °C, nights around 11 °C, almost always sunny
Book ahead: 3-4 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: March to May, October and November
- Flight from Milan: about 3 hours
- Rain days in August: 6
- Daylight hours in August: 12
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): No, identity card is enough for EU citizens
- International licence: Category B licence, motorhome up to 3.5 t
- Currency: Euro
- Language: Spanish, little English outside the cities
- Roads: Toll-free A-7 motorway, narrow park roads, some packed dirt tracks to the beaches
- Vaccinations: None
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 4
- Child friendly: 4
- Scenery and wildlife: 4
- August weather: 4
- Logistics ease: 4