Carboneras, is one of the many towns and places in Almeria

CarbonerasDistance to the capital (Km): 68Local Inhabitants: CarbonerosNumber of CARBONERAS

Distance to the capital (Km): 68
Local Inhabitants: Carboneros
Number of Inhabitants: 6312
Postal Code: 04140

Carboneras, on the coast east of Almería, is situated in a bay surrounded by semi-desert at the northeast edge of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. Originally a small fishing village, it is now both a thriving industrial area –a power station and cement works contribute to its economy- and a lively centre fro holidaymaking.
Despite its industrial aspect, Carboneras has much to offer the tourist. It boasts 17 km of beautiful sandy beaches in sheltered coves, including El Lancón, annually awarded the EC Blue Flag, and Los Muertos, a nudist beach that can be reached after a 10 minute walk. Views from its surrounding steep cliffs are breathtaking. It is well provided with hotels, restaurants, bars and tourist amenities. A weekly market, a good place to buy fresh fish, is held Thursdays in the town centre.

Places of Interest
Castillo de San Andrés, 16th century
Casa del Laberinto (Labyrinth House), 1964
Torre vigía del Rayo, watchtower
10th century dwellings
Mesa de Roldán (lighthouse and loo-out position), 18th century

Festivals
Saint Anthony, 13th June
Festivities of Fishermen and Tourists, August

Gastronomy
Rabbit in garlic. Fish. Gazpacho (Cold soup made with tomato, garlic, pepper)

Town Hall
Tel 950 454 059
Email carboneras@inicia.es