The municipality of Níjar, in the province of Almería, is a unique destination where nature, culture, and authenticity come together to offer a truly Mediterranean experience.
Located in the heart of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, a Biosphere Reserve, it combines kilometres of coastline with unspoilt coves and award-winning beaches, together with an inland area of great scenic beauty and rural charm.
Níjar enjoys more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 21°C, making it a place to be enjoyed all year round.
Its tourism offer ranges from active tourism, with a wide variety of activities to enjoy its unique natural environment, to the tranquillity of its whitewashed villages and its rich craft tradition, particularly pottery, esparto grass, and jarapas (traditional woven rugs).
Committed to sustainability, accessibility, and tourism quality, Níjar stands out as a diverse and welcoming destination, ideal both for those seeking relaxation and authenticity and for those looking for adventure and direct contact with nature.
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Admission to the Smart Tourism Destinations Programme |
The Smart Tourist Destination (DTI) diagnostic and action plan process for Níjar began on 18 October 2022 and was completed on 27 July 2023.
It is currently in the process of renewing the designation, initiated in November 2025. |
| Outstanding initiatives
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- Níjar is implementing its 2030 Urban Agenda, focused on social well-being, conservation of the natural environment and preservation of its identity as a town, while promoting a sustainable economy and energy efficiency.
- A Tourist Sustainability Plan at Destination (PSTD) is being implemented to promote responsible tourism development, training, digitalisation, and the improvement of services across the territory.
- Níjar is committed to enhancing the quality of its tourism offer through SICTED, a project to improve quality in tourist destinations promoted by the Spanish State Secretariat for Tourism (SETUR), with the support of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP).
- Likewise, the Níjar 2030 SDG Observatory is being promoted as a diagnostic and monitoring tool to align local policies with the Sustainable Development Goals and to foster a regenerative tourism model.
- Work has begun on the implementation of the Integrated Action Plan “Níjar, para convivir”, within the framework of the Local Integrated Development Strategies (EDIL). This plan aims to strengthen municipal strategic planning, promote the ecological and digital transition, and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and the Spanish Urban Agenda 2030.
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Technical data
VAT number:
P0406600G Address: Plaza / Glorieta, 1 Postal code: 04100 Telephone: 950 36 00 12 Region: Andalucía Province:
Almería Population:
Níjar Country:
España Local entity type: Ayuntamiento Date of membership:
20220530 Diagnosis: Sí Diagnosis date:
27/07/2023 Destination Type:
Rural marítimo Population:
31,666 Area (km²):
600.00 Density (inhab/km²):
55.58
Level in the Network: Nivel 3
