Cabo de Gata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cabo de Gata |
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Panoramic of Cabo de Gata
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 Location in Spain
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| Location | Níjar, Almería |
| Coordinates | 36°43′19″N 2°11′35″W / 36.72194°N 2.19306°W |
| Geology | Cape |
Cabo de Gata is a special piece of land that sticks out into the sea. It's located in Níjar, Almería, in the south of Spain. This cape is one of the biggest in the area.
It's known for being the driest place in the Iberian Peninsula, which is the landmass where Spain and Portugal are located. On average, it only gets about 150 to 170 millimeters of rain each year. In 1981, it received as little as 52 millimeters! Even though it's very dry, the area itself isn't considered a desert. However, there is a real desert nearby called the Tabernas Desert, about 30 kilometers away. The coldest temperature ever recorded here was 0.1 °C.
Exploring Cabo de Gata: Towns and Landmarks
Many towns and villages are found within the Cabo de Gata area. Some of these include San José, Las Negras, Agua Amarga, Isleta del Moro, Rodalquilar, San Miguel, Almadraba de Moteleva, Fernán Pérez, Las Hortichuelas, Pozo de los Frailes, Los Escullos, Níjar, and Carboneras. A very famous landmark in the area is the lighthouse, which guides ships safely.
Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park
Because of its unique nature and beauty, Cabo de Gata was declared a Natural Park on March 26, 2008. This means the area is protected to keep its plants, animals, and landscapes safe for everyone to enjoy.
See also
In Spanish: Cabo de Gata para niños
