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fishing village which has seen great industrial and touristic
development. Situated along an immense beach and wathched
over by the San Andres islet, this town marks the beginning
of the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata. The beaches in the
area are wonderful and their waters a paradise for scuba
diving enthusiasts. Yacht club, fishing and industrial
port.
Town Hall
Tel.: 950 454 238
Fax: 950 130 708
E-mail: infocarboneras@telefonica.net
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Areas
La Cueva del Pájaro. El Llano
de don Antonio. Gafares. La Islita. El Saltador. Argamasón
Telephone Guide
Medical Asistence: 950 130 424
Police: 950 136 136
Tourism Office: 950 454 059
Taxis: 950 454 409, 950 454 225
Fiestas
St. Anthony (13 June)
Moors and Christians (11-14 June)
Fiestas of the Fisherman and the Tourist (14-15 August)
Virgen del Carmen (16 August).
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Street Market
Thursday.
Places of interest
St. Andrew´s castle, 16th
Century
Ray Tower, from the Nazarí period, restored in the 16th Century
Labyrinth House, designed by André Bloc in 1964
Mesa Roldan Lighthouse
San Andres Islet
Riverbed of the Río Alías.
Beaches
Without forgetting the wonderful
beach along the front of the village, it is well worth
visiting the Playa del Algarrobico and the Playa de los
Muertos.
Art and Crafts
Esparto grass.
Gastronomy
Besides the traditional cuisine,
fish is highly recommended. Fish stew, smoked bonito and
galanes.
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