Sierra Carbonera facts for kids
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Sierra Carbonera viewed from the Calle Herrería in San Roque
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| Elevation | 311 m (1,020 ft) |
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| Location | Province of Cádiz |
| Country | Spain |
The Sierra Carbonera is a small mountain range in Spain. You can find it in the Province of Cádiz, right between the towns of San Roque and La Línea de la Concepción. It's located just north of the famous Rock of Gibraltar. The highest point of Sierra Carbonera is 311 meters (about 1,020 feet) tall. At the very top, there's a radio tower used for communication.
Amazing Views from Sierra Carbonera
The Sierra Carbonera is well-known for its incredible views. On a clear day, you can see far across the region. You might even spot Ceuta and Tetouan in Morocco. These cities are on the other side of the Strait of Gibraltar.
The Queen's Chair Watchtower
A long time ago, in the 1500s, there was a watchtower on the highest peak of Sierra Carbonera. People called it Sillón de la Reina, which means "Queen's Chair." There's a story that Eleanor of Guzman, a famous person from history, used to sit there. However, this story is just a legend. Eleanor lived about 200 years before the tower was built. Sadly, the watchtower was taken down in 1967.
Why is it Called Carbonera?
The name Carbonera comes from the word "carbon," which means charcoal. This mountain range used to be covered with many trees. People cut down these trees a long time ago to make charcoal. This was a big industry in the area. Because so many trees were cut, the slopes of the mountains now have very few trees left.
