Carboneras, Coastal town in Almeria, Spain
Carboneras extends along 17 kilometers of Mediterranean coastline at the entrance of Cabo de Gata Natural Park, featuring white sand beaches and clear waters.
The Castle of San Andrés, built in 1583 to protect against pirates, stands as a central monument containing exhibitions about local maritime heritage.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing methods, supplying restaurants with fresh catches including Carboneras prawns and razor fish from the Mediterranean waters.
The town center includes medical facilities, supermarkets, banks, and a weekly Thursday market where vendors sell regional products and fresh produce.
The 1962 filming of Lawrence of Arabia transformed Carboneras into a replica of the Jordanian town of Aqaba, employing 400 local residents as extras.
Location: Almería Province
Capital city: Carboneras
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Part of: Distrito notarial de Vera, Mancomunidade de concellos do Levante Almeriense, Levante Almeriense
Shares border with: Níjar, Lucainena de las Torres, Sorbas, Turre, Mojácar
Website: http://carboneras.es
GPS coordinates: 37.00046,-1.89190
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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