Isla de San AndrésCabo de Gata-Níjar Natural ParkCastillo de Las EscobetasPlaya de la GaleraPlaya del CorralParque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar
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Carboneras

Carboneras is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain of about 7,199 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 40 beaches & coast and 35 caves. The must-see places are Isla de San Andrés, Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park and Castillo de Las Escobetas.

36.9967° N, 1.8965° WPop. 7,199

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Within 30 km75 places
Within 50 km188
Must-see43
Notable188
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Isla de San Andrés, river spot near Carboneras
Must-see

Isla de San Andrés

River spot · 1 km · Region of Murcia

Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, nature spot near Carboneras
Must-see

Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

Nature spot · 20 km · Region of Murcia

Castillo de Las Escobetas, heritage site near Carboneras
Must-see

Castillo de Las Escobetas

Heritage site · 26 km · Region of Murcia

Places near Carboneras by type

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One day from Carboneras

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:45 pm

110 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Carboneras
  2. Playa del Corralbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cueva la Calitacave · 1 hrs
  4. Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjarnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Castillo de Las Escobetasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Carboneras
Today’s loopCarbonerasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Carboneras?

Isla de San Andrés (river spot, about 1 km), Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park (nature spot, about 20 km), Castillo de San Andrés (heritage site, about 1 km), Molino de Carboneras (heritage site, about 1 km), Iglesia Parroquial de San Antonio de Padua (church, about 1 km), Monumento Natural Isla de San Andrés (nature spot, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Carboneras?

188 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 40 beaches & coast, 35 caves, 26 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Carboneras?

Castillo de San Andrés, about 1 km by road; Molino de Carboneras (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Carboneras?

Playa de la Galera, about 4 km by road; Playa del Corral (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Carboneras?

Start in Carboneras, visit Playa del Corral, then Cueva la Calita, then Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, then Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar, then Castillo de Las Escobetas, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.