Diversity and Tradition: Hamlets Carboneras
The municipality of Carbonerasin Almeria, Spain, is a melting pot of cultures and traditions which is reflected in its various hamlets. Among them, highlights The Llano de Don Antonio, the most populous, with about 500 inhabitants. This enclave, which is characterized by its multiculturalism, is home to a diverse community made up of spaniards, italians, germans, british, russians, bulgarians, americans, danes, irish, african, asian, australian and Latin american, as well as residents of other european countries.
Tourism and agriculture are the mainstays of its economy, providing employment in the hospitality and related sectors. Throughout the year, the population experiences significant fluctuations, especially with a remarkable increase of residents italians in September.
A melting pot of cultures and traditions
Each district has its own identity and traditional celebrations. For example, in the Cave of The Bird is honored to San Jose around the 19 of march, while Gafares dresses to party during the Cruces de Mayo. In The Jumper, in July, we celebrate the festivities in honor of his name. The Argamasón commemorates the Virgin of the Head in September, and The Llano de Don Antonio, ends the cycle of holiday in October with honors at San Francisco.
The hamlets, rural, located on the edge of las ramblas, and within the Natural park of Cabo de Gata-Níjaradd an extra charm to the municipality. There, the villages, whitewashed and small gardens evoke a feeling of tranquility and harmony. Water mills disused ovens that still smell of freshly baked bread and landscapes of furrows irrigated by ancestral organization of water, complete the rural experience.
In summary, the hamlets of Carboneras offer a dive only in the cultural and natural diversity of the region, combining ancient traditions with contemporary life in picturesque surroundings and welcoming.
!Ideal for a spin hiking and enjoy the nature, at the same time that you can discover the findings from the past!