Calabor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calabor
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 Calabor
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Province | Zamora |
| County | Sanabria |
| Municipality | Pedralba de la Pradería |
| Elevation | 766 m (2,513 ft) |
| Population
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Calabor is a small village in Spain. It is located in the province of Zamora, which is in the country's northwest. Calabor is part of a larger area called Pedralba de la Pradería. It's also very close to the border with Portugal, only about 2 kilometers away!
People in Calabor speak mostly Spanish and Galician. Their way of speaking also has some interesting influences from other languages like Leonese and Portuguese.
Calabor's Economy
The people of Calabor make their living in several ways. Some work in agriculture, which means growing crops. Others are involved in cattle breeding, raising animals like cows.
Calabor is also known for its special mineral water. There's a factory that bottles this water, and a spa where people can relax and enjoy the water's healing properties. The village also has a wind farm, which uses wind to create electricity.
A long time ago, about forty years ago, Calabor had tin and sulfur mines. These mines were important for the village's economy back then. Today, there's a new project to build an even better spa. This new spa aims to attract more tourists and travelers who want to experience the village's unique mineral waters.
The Special Waters of Calabor
The mineral water in Calabor has been used for a very long time. People from Roman times, thousands of years ago, already knew about these special wells!
Calabor used to have a famous spa that was open until the mid-1900s. Many important people visited this spa. One famous visitor was Eugenia de Montijo, who was the empress of the French. She came to Calabor to enjoy the healing waters.
See also
In Spanish: Calabor para niños
