el calon
El Calon is a small coastal village located centrally between Villaricos and San Juan de los Terreros, approximately 5 minutes´ drive away from each. El Calon is described as a bay consisting mostly of a black sand beach with rock pools which is very secluded and private. The beach has an average width of 25m, over 500m and El Calon is a haven of peace & tranquillity. The area is very unique, and visitors come specifically for the canoeing, diving and the underwater caves located just off shore.
Where is el calon?
El Calon is a hamlet of Cuevas del Almanzora which is a municipality in the province of Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain.
The coastal location of this hamlet is what draws many visitors and with the surrounding land currently protected not much more development is going to be taking place here. The feeling you get here is what you can imagine the entire coastline could have been like 50 years ago.
There are only 2 ways of getting to El Calon travelling north or south along the AL-7107. From the south you want to follow the coastal road of Vera Playa following the signs for Palomares and Villaricos. You’ll pass both of these hamlets on your way to El Calon staying on the same road. From the north you’ll be travelling down from San Juan de los Terreros either through the village itself or via the A-332. If this is the case you’ll want to take the exit and follow the signs for Villaricos. Travelling from either Cuevas del Almanzora or Aguilas you’ll need to take the A-332 and again follow the signs for San Juan de los Terreros / Villaricos / Pozo del Esparto.
Airport Travel Times:
Almeria Airport – 1 hour and 10 minutes
Murcia Airport – 1 hour and 30 minutes
Alicante Airport – 2 hours and 30 minutes
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What amenities can i find in El Calon?
In El Calon you’ll only find a lovely bar/restaurant right on the sea front. This bar is open all year and can be reached on foot from the entire hamlet. For your daily comodities you have a few options. Heading north will bring you to San Juan de los Terreros where you’ll find several supermarkets, shops, medical center etc while travelling south you’ll come to Villaricos, Palomares and Vera Playa. San Juan de los Terreros would certainly be the closest place however.
what schools are available in El Calon?
El Calon is so small you won’t find any sort of education centers here however there is in Villaricos, Palomares and San Juan de los Terreros.
when do the local "fiestas" take place in el calon?
Though the hamlet is small you’ll find one fiesta
Fiestas de El Calon
This is a feast of coexistence between the families that spend the summer in this Cuevas coastal enclave. This fiesta is celebrated on the 15th August, in honor of the Virgen del Carmen.
In the afternoon, a parade of clowns, giants and big heads takes place, and at night, it is characteristic to hold barbecues in gardens or on the beach.
neighbouring villages and hamlets
Here is a list of hamlets close to El Calon:
– Pozo del Esparto
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Websites of interest
– Cuevas del Almanzora Townhall
– Cuevas del Almanzora Facebook Page
– Junta de Andalucia – Cuevas del Almanzora
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