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The peaceful Las Negras is another quaint white village on the Cabo de Gata coast. Considering that there are only about 350 inhabitants, there are a quite a few restaurants and bars. Most of the village developed in the 1970s when it became a haven for Bohemians and artists. Today, half of the population is made up of foreigners (mainly British, Italian & German). Although Las Negras beach is not one of the best in Cabo, there are a number of beautiful beaches to explore nearby. The famous hippie enclave of Cala San Pedro is best accessed from Las Negras either by boat of via a footpath (60 min).
There are many theories for why the town is called Las Negras (the blacks). One having to do with women wearing black after their husbands die in a fishing accident and another about a black family in the 1920’s living in the area. However, it seems most likely that the name originated from the mountain located next to town that is known as Cerro Negro (Black Mountain). The Cerro Negro is made up of dark volcanic material.
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