La Algameca Chica, Informal settlement in Canteras district, Cartagena, Spain.
La Algameca Chica consists of 110 basic dwellings where ten permanent families reside alongside seasonal inhabitants who inherited their properties.
The settlement emerged in the 18th century following Carlos III's construction of defensive walls around Cartagena, creating a bay where Mediterranean waters entered inland.
Residents maintain their homes with decorative mosaics and plants, demonstrating a strong community spirit through collective maintenance and improvement efforts.
The settlement operates using solar power for electricity and collects water from local springs, adapting to limited infrastructure conditions.
This coastal community has received Cultural Interest status, recognizing its position between formal regulations and traditional informal settlement patterns.
Location: Cartagena
GPS coordinates: 37.58850,-1.00117
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:30
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