Carboneras
Carboneras is a coastal town situated within the protected Cabo de Gata-Nijar Nature Reserve. The town boasts 17km of coastline, including popular beaches such as Los Algarrobicos, Playa de los Muertos and Los Barquicos. The area is popular with scuba divers & hikers.
Where is Carboneras?
Carboneras is a municipality in the province of Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain.
One of the most thriving areas of Cabo de Gata is the town of Carboneras. Just 67 kilometers from Almería city and with a strangely beautiful rural environment, the town has gone from being a discreet fishing village to a first-rate tourist center with all the ingredients that you can ask for in a Mediterranean coastal town: good gastronomy, wide beaches and an incomparable natural setting.
It would be a pity to visit only the municipality in search of sun and sand. Beyond this powerful claim, there are many places to see in Carboneras, such as the imposing viewpoint of the Mesa Roldán Lighthouse, the San Andrés castle or the wonderful landscapes around the town.
Carboneras is easily accessed from the A-7/E-15 motorway from either Almeria or Murcia. Take the exit number 735 and follow the N-341 to Carboneras. If you’re staying in the Mojácar area and would prefer a more scenic route there’s a stunning coastal road following the AL-5107 that passes through some secludid villages and even passes a couple of beautiful view points. This road is very popular with cyclists so be careful.
Airport Travel Times:
Almeria Airport – 40 minutes .
Murcia Airport – 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Alicante Airport – 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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What amenities can i find in Carboneras?
In Carboneras there is an array of shops available for all your daily needs plus various types of bars and restaurants from pizzerias to tapas bars. You’ll also find in Carboneras several supermarkets including a Mercadona, local butchers, bakeries, fishmongers, hairdressers, insurance offices, a post office, pharmacy, several bank branches and much more!
At the port of Carboneras you have the possibility of renting jet-ski’s as well as hiring out a boat with skipper for a tour of the Cabo de Gata coastline.
On the outskirts of the town is a small industrial estate where you’ll find a variety of services including a fuel station, mechanic, car dealerships, fishing store, etc.
what schools are available in Carboneras?
In Carboneras you’ll find all levels of education including nursery, infant, primary and secondary.
what day is the market held in Carboneras?
A weekly street market is held every Thursday morning in Carboneras on Calle Castillo. This street starts off the main square where the townhall and castle is found and finishes at a large municipal parking area though there are also plenty of neighbouring streets offering free parking too with the market found within easy striking distance for most of the town.
when do the local "fiestas" take place in Carboneras?
Carboneras holds several large fiestas over the course of the year.
Patron Festival
The most important of these is the fiesta dedicated to Saint Anthony (San Antonio) who is the patron of the town. The Saints day is celebrated every year around the 13th June.
Moors & Christians
Like many towns and villages the dates for the patron saint and the moors and christians were so close together they have been merged into one giant fiesta.
Fisherman Day / Tourism Day
This annual event takes place around the 15th August every year and celebrates the work carried out by all the fishermen of the town. A convoy of fishing boats showcase the Virgen del Carmen who is taken to a small island off the coastline where everyone get together to eat sardines.
Holy Week
Holy week in Carboneras has several unique traits. one of these is that all the Brotherhoods go our everyday with different routines where most towns have a day dedicated to each Brotherhood. Another is that the Virgen de los Dolores is always carried strictly by women.
The most exciting processions are carried out on Holy Wednesday and on Easter Sunday. These are moments that you simply can’t miss.
Neighbouring Towns and villages
Carboneras is very close to the following towns and villages.
– Mojácar
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