Spain is full of unknown treasures, far from the crowd of major tourist destinations. Discover this Andalusian fishing village, a real rare pearl that has kept its authenticity.
Each year, millions of tourists rush to the sunny and festive beaches of Spain, from the Costa Brava to the Balearics via Catalonia. But in the midst of this summer effervescence, it becomes difficult to find a preserved corner of authenticity of mass tourism. However, by deviating from the beaten track, you can still find real nuggets.
Direction Andalusia, this region in southern Spain renowned for its Moorish heritage, its white villages and its warm atmosphere. It is there, nestled between sea and mountains, hides one of the most beautiful fishermen’s villages in the country: Las Negras. Loved in the hollow of the Gata Cabo Natural Park, near Almeria, this small town seems frozen in time. Here, no large hotel complexes or flashy souvenir shops, but white houses that get along a volcanic black sandy beach, facing the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean.
By getting lost in the maze of narrow alleys, we discover facades adorned with bouquets of bougainvilliers and cacti in pots, colored fishing boats which sink gently to the rhythm of the waves, as reported by the Spanish Trendencias site which visited it . Las Negras does not have a grandiose historical monument to offer, but seduced by its peaceful and authentic atmosphere, that of an old fishing village which has managed to keep its soul.
The surroundings invite to beautiful walks, between the old volcano of Cerro Negro and the almost lunar landscapes of the Cabo de Gata. At the bend of a cove accessible only on foot or by boat, you can even come across the remains of a nearby castle.
Are you tempted? It was in the spring that he probably has to come to take full advantage of Las Negras, when sweetness settles and tourists are still rare. Stroll on the small port bordered by tapas bars, linger on the colorful craft market, photograph the sunset on the horizon while enjoying the landscape of cliffs nearby … all experience that makes all Charming of this preserved Spanish Bout of Spain.